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The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has released a report with recommendations to cut child poverty in New York by 50% by 2031. The proposed measures, costing $9 billion, aim to build on prior initiatives like expanding the Empire State Child Credit, raising minimum wages, and allocating $7.5 billion for childcare, which have already […]
Paul Ninson, a Ghanaian photojournalist, turned his passion for photography and storytelling into the Dikan Center, Africa’s leading photobook library, located in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by the wealth of African visual history he encountered while studying in New York City, Ninson sought to create a space in Ghana where people could access and celebrate their […]
NPR’s “Seeking Common Ground” project explored how Americans perceive and experience community in a divided nation. Through discussions with nearly 30 small groups across the country, facilitated by reporters from 10 NPR stations and supported by the nonprofit Cortico, the initiative sought to understand community dynamics beyond political labels. Participants emphasized the importance of close-knit […]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently vetoed two child care bills, sparking criticism from advocates and lawmakers. The bills aimed to improve child care accessibility for low-income families. The first bill, S4924A/A1303A, would have removed the requirement that parents earn above a minimum income to qualify for assistance, aligning New York with federal standards. The […]
During a candid conversation on Summer Walker’s social media live session, joined by rapper Sexyy Red, the duo made headlines with their unfiltered advice to a caller dealing with infidelity in her relationship. The caller, who revealed she had been with her boyfriend for nine years and that he had cheated twice during that time, […]
Have companies had it with Gen Z employees? According to a new report from Intelligent.com, but instead of putting the blame on G Z-ers, one expert told Newsweek whose fault it may really be. The survey revealed that one in six businesses said they were hesitant to hire recent college graduates over concerns about how prepared […]
Rochester’s “Buy the Block” program has reopened applications, offering first-time homebuyers an opportunity to purchase affordable homes in under-invested areas of the city. The initiative aims to revitalize neighborhoods by building new homes and ensuring buyers spend no more than 30% of their income on housing. Mayor Malik Evans highlighted the program’s focus on energy […]
First-time homebuyers struggling to find an affordable house in Rochester now have a new resource to help. Applications are open for the “Buy the Block” program. The initiative began as a way to get new homes built in under-invested areas of the city. The houses are then sold to qualified, first-time homebuyers who will spend […]
Nikki Giovanni, a renowned literary legend and retired Virginia Tech professor, has completed her final chapter. The acclaimed poet, activist, and University Distinguished Professor Emerita passed away on Dec. 9, after battling cancer for the third time. She was 81 years old. Giovanni, whom Oprah Winfrey named one of 25 living legends, retired from Virginia […]
Rochester, NY (WROC) – Children’s mental health was the topic of Friday’s conference at Andrew Langston Middle School. The focus was on essential topics for healthy development, including mental health awareness, character building, and social emotional growth. The goal was to give these young people the tools they need to live a positive lifestyle. Youth […]
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