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Rochester City Council voted Tuesday in favor of appropriations, loans and tax incentives for local development projects to provide affordable housing — while redeveloping an old building that had become a downtown eyesore and creating a new branch of the public library. Among them: Cain Properties’ redevelopment of the old Hotel Cadillac on Chestnut Street […]
Aqua Porter, who has dedicated her post-retirement years to fighting systemic poverty in Greater Rochester, has been honored as a Woman of Distinction by the New York State Senate. Porter is executive director of the Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative. She spent 36 years at Xerox as a mechanical engineer before joining RMAPI in 2020. Sen. Samra Brouk (D-Rochester) nominated Porter for the honor. […]
If you’ve checked your mail lately, you might have noticed something new: a check from New York State. It’s part of a one-time payment meant to give taxpayers some breathing room as prices continue to rise as a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic. So far, the state has sent out about four million of […]
Edison Career and Technology High School is hosting its fifth annual college, career, and technical education expo on Thursday. The event gives students and families the opportunity to connect with colleges, career programs, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. They can meet college representatives, explore job openings and post-secondary options, and network with community […]
Various places in Rochester will be closed Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. Back in 2022, Rochester City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance establishing Indigenous Peoples Day. Rochester was the first major city in New York State to replace Columbus Day. Rochester City Hall, Rochester Public Libraries, Rochester Animal Services, Neighborhood Service […]
Sorority to Host Free Event Saturday, Oct. 11 The Rochester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. , a public service organization, is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its chartering during October with a series of events and activities. The public is invited to “Radiant in Red,” a free event Saturday, October […]
Today we were joined by Nicole Walton who is running for village trustee in the town of East Rochester . Campaign Palm Card.pdf
A Monroe High School football star is making history on the field while setting his sights on a future in Division I football. Messiah Hampton, a senior wide receiver, has officially broken the Section V all-time record for receiving yards. During the Red Jackets’ most recent game, Hampton ran 95 yards for a touchdown, bringing […]
The government shutdown is leaving many federal services on pause. Tens of thousands of the over 115,000 federal employees in New York State are out of work, Gov. Kathy Hochul says, while essential employees like air traffic controllers are working unpaid. So, what federal services will and won’t be impacted in the Rochester area? WHEC -TV […]
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