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Kindness and action equals change! This is what a second grade student from Dr. Walter Cooper Academy School No. 10 embodied in her mission to provide blankets to the homeless. Kalena Guadalupe went to her principal and said she wanted to collect blanket donations at school after she learned of the need for blankets for […]

After shots were fired at a 16-year-old student outside Franklin High School earlier this month. Rochester City Council voted 8-1 to approve police presence outside five city high schools. Five high schools will have police presence during arrival and dismissal times on a permanent basis during the school year. The majority of the City Council approved an […]

This past Monday, Governor Kathy Hochul visited Rochester to highlight parts of her State of the State address, including housing and lead exposure proposals. Governor Hochul stopped at the Upper Falls Square Apartments on Hudson Avenue, urging local leaders to take steps back in reducing the risk of child lead poisoning in rental properties. Governor […]

According to a new study by researchers in the housing market. The City of Rochester outpaced the entire Northeast region of the country in rent for single-family homes. Rentometer said that Rochester has much fewer options for single-family homes compared to demand since buying a home has become out of reach for more middle-class and […]

If you are a regular at the Regal, unfortunately, you will have to find a new theater. The Regal Cinemas movie theater at The Mall at Greece Ridge is reportedly closing as part of its parent company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Cineworld will be closing 39 theaters, in Greece, Buffalo, Williamsville, Ithaca, and other locations across […]

Isaiah Santiago, who graduated from the School of the Arts last spring, is stepping up to take what he experienced in the classroom to the board room on West Broad Street. Santiago announced this week that he would run for a spot on the Rochester City School District’s Board of Education. Currently, the 18-year-old is […]

If you’ve been keeping up with all things Buffalo Bills, then you may be aware of Hamlin’s recovery. Well, to show her support, yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul spoke on the phone with Hamlin, posting a note on her Twitter account referring to Hamlin as “an inspiration.” Governor Hochul also added that she let him know […]

With four school board seats on the ballot this November. Isaiah Santiago announced he would run for a spot on the Rochester City School District board. Santiago graduated from School of the Arts in spring of 2022, says he wants to take what he experienced in the classroom to the board room on W. Broad St. The […]

A new statue celebrating the love and partnership between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his wife, Coretta Scott King, is now being defended from social media trolls days after it was unveiled at Boston Common public park. The artist Hank Willis Thomas, appeared Monday on CNN’s This Morning and pushed back against the harsh […]

WWSF 46th Benefit  Concert Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 3:00 PM Kilbourn Hall Eastman School of Music 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604 Tickets: $30 in advance|$35 at the door Students $10 w/ID Eastman Theatre Box Office 585-274-3000 The William Warfield Scholarship Fund, founded in 1977, is dedicated to providing financial support and encouragement to […]