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The Rochester Housing Authority is working to preserve public housing options in the city. The nonprofit organization cut the ribbon Tuesday on the new Parliament Arms and Fairfield Village housing projects on St. Paul Street. The $54 million renovation is breathing new life into a pair of more-than 50-year-old developments. Together, the Parliament-Fairfield project will create 103 new […]
The Langston name in Rochester is most commonly associated with WDKX-103.9 FM, the state’s only Black family-owned radio station. By the time she was five years old, Andria B. Langston was helping out at the station her grandfather, Andrew Langston, founded in 1974. Now, she’s celebrating a new milestone. This Thursday, Langston’s first lead role […]
When Saturday, August 2 nd 2025 Calling Hour – 10am Memorial Service – 11am Where Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 141 Adams St Rochester, NY 14608 Service will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube For more information visit: www.mt-olivetbaptistchurchrocny.com
The Rochester Board of Education approved a one-year contract extension with the Rochester Teachers Association. The contract includes a 4% salary increase for all association members and a $2,500 retention bonus for teachers active between June 1 and Sept. 15 of next year. District officials said the agreement, which amounts to about $7.5 million, was […]
Upstate Niagara Cooperative announced the closure of its Rochester dairy plant by the end of 2025, citing market shifts and declining demand for fresh milk. Nearly 100 employees will be impacted by the shutdown, with production shifting to other UNC facilities. CEO Kevin Ellis emphasized the difficult nature of the decision and pledged support for […]
Grammy Award-winning singer Chaka Khan will be coming to Rochester this Fall! Khan known for such hits as “Through the Fire” and “I Feel for You,” will be coming to the Kodak Center on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. The show will start at 8 p.m. This comes after Webster Native Jon Dretto was chosen at the […]
The Gates Police said they recovered three credit/debit card skimming devices within the last 24 hours. They were found at Walmart on Chili Avenue on Sunday, at Dollar General on Spencerport Road on Monday, and at Dollar General on Chili Avenue on Monday. The devices transmit your credit card number and PIN to remote devices, […]
Thomas Bryant is having a free one day basketball camp August 9th! For boys and girls ages 9-18. Ages 9-13: 11:30am – 2pm Ages 14-18: 3pm – 5:30pm Where? Bishop Kearney High School. 125 Kings Highway S., Rochester NY, 14617 When? August 9th, 2025 Register at https://accounts.cityofrochester.gov/auth.aspx?loginflow=PMCMS
You’re invited to the ROC ROYAL 12th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway & Wellness Affair, happening on Saturday, August 16 at East High School, 1801 East Main Street, Rochester. Join us for a day of family fun, free resources, and community wellness as we help students gear up for the new school year. Event Highlights: […]
The memorial service for Rishard Harvey, the youngest son of Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr. and Yvonne Harvey has been announced. A Celebration of life for the beloved Hampton University Senior will be hosted by Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, where his father serves as Senior Pastor. “Rishard’s light was so bright that even tragedy […]
WDKX Holiday Stream