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Sep 8, 20231 min read

71 Additional Asylum Seekers Arrive in Rochester from New York City

There are 71 additional asylum seekers “settled in” at the Downtown Holiday Inn, according to Monroe County officials. These most recent...

Sep 8, 20232 min read

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Kicks Off in Downtown Rochester on Saturday Evening

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 takes place from Sep. 15, 2023 through Oct. 15, 2023. However, the festivities kick off early in...

Sep 1, 20233 min read

PAB Former Executive Director Revives Sexual Harassment Claims

In recent news, Conor Dwyer Reynolds, the former Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB), has brought forth a sexual...

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Safety Net Assistance Program Sparks Heated Debate Surrounding Surplus Funds

The recent budget proposal in Monroe County, New York, has sparked a heated debate about surplus funds from the Safety Net Assistance...

Aug 18, 20231 min read

Canterra Introduces Innovative Online Cannabis Delivery for Residents of Western New York

Residents of Western New York (WNY) now have a convenient avenue to access adult-use recreational cannabis products with the launch of...

Aug 16, 20233 min read

New Law Gives People with Criminal Histories a Better Chance at Jobs

A new law has been passed in Monroe County to help people with criminal histories find jobs more easily. This law, called the Fair Chance...

Aug 3, 20231 min read

The Puerto Rican Fest Is Here for its 53rd Celebration

The eagerly anticipated 53rd Puerto Rican Festival this year, providing three days of live music, food, cultural events and much more,...

Aug 3, 20232 min read

Latin-born Immigrant Historically Becomes Local Family Court Judge

The Honorable Maria Cubillos Reed became the first Latin-born immigrant to serve as a Monroe County Family Court Justice upon taking the...

Jul 28, 20231 min read

2nd Annual International Day of Salsa Celebration Returns to the International Plaza Sunday

The International Plaza will come alive Sunday with a full day of live salsa music, dancing, and delicious Latin favorites such as...

Jul 17, 20233 min read

What’s Next for Guaranteed Basic Income Program?

The City of Rochester applications process for the Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot program(GBI) has ended. However, if you were one of the...

Jul 17, 20233 min read

¿Qué sigue para el Programa de Ingreso Básico Garantizado?

El proceso de solicitud del Programa Piloto de Ingreso Básico Garantizado (GBI) de la Ciudad de Rochester ha terminado. Sin embargo, si...

Jun 30, 20232 min read

Isaiah Santiago, SOTA Grad Wins in Rochester School Board Primary Election

“We made history! Youngest elected in the history of Rochester, New York. Thank you to everyone, we made it happen,” said Isaiah...