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Rochester’s Pathways to Peace team, in partnership with Walking for Rochester, is hosting weekly cleanups and free barbecues to promote violence prevention services and connect with the community. Cleanups are scheduled for Wednesdays (Aug. 13, 20, 27) and barbecues for Thursdays (Aug. 14, 21, 28) from 5–7 p.m. at various city locations. Events will include […]
Kodak warned there’s “substantial doubt” about its ability to stay in business due to nearly $500 million in short-term debt and over $200 million in pension liabilities. Its stock fell 26%, and the company plans to clarify its pension plans by August 15. Kodak warns its business is in “substantial doubt” after 133 years – […]
R. Carlos Carballada, an involved figure in Rochester politics, business, and community, has died. Mayor Malik Evans announced Carballada’s death in a statement on Monday afternoon, calling him a “champion for the City of Rochester and a good friend.” Statement from Mayor Malik D. Evans on the passing of R. Carlos Carballada I was deeply […]
A disturbing trend is sweeping the country — men impersonating ICE agents to target and terrorize immigrant women. These predators are using the fear and authority tied to immigration enforcement to commit some of the most violent crimes imaginable. Here’s how it’s going down: Raleigh, North Carolina Police say 37-year-old Carl Thomas Bennett rolled up […]
In the past few days, I came across two troubling stories on social media. One involved a video showing children left alone outside late at night with no adult supervision. Thankfully, caring members of the Rochester community stepped in and contacted the police. These situations could have ended in tragedy, but quick action helped keep […]
President Trump has announced plans to deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and place the city’s police under federal control, citing concerns about “violent gangs” and homelessness. He also pledged to eliminate “slums,” though without offering specifics. However, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser refuted his claims, stating that the city is not experiencing a crime […]
A new audit by NY Comptroller DiNapoli reveals dire healthcare shortages in 16 rural counties, with too few doctors, pediatricians, and dentists. Medicaid cuts threaten these hospitals’ survival, with many already reporting financial losses. Some counties have no OB-GYNs or pediatricians at all. Proposed federal legislation, the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” could slash rural Medicaid […]
The NAACP has launched a nationwide series of town halls to rally Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterms. The initiative addresses recent political rollbacks and aims to combat voter suppression and systemic inequities. The first event in New Jersey featured civic leaders and focused on connecting past liberation efforts with current advocacy. With a […]
RZA, the mastermind behind Wu-Tang Clan, has firmly stepped into his role as a filmmaker. His fourth directorial effort, One Spoon of Chocolate, debuted at Tribeca and explores systemic racism through the story of a veteran facing small-town corruption. RZA blends hip-hop lyricism with cinematic storytelling, inspired by both personal experience and modern injustice. He […]
Rochester is opening six new ADA-accessible affordable housing units in the South Wedge as part of its effort to improve and expand public housing citywide. The Bond Hamilton Townhouses project focuses on high-quality design and inclusivity. A ribbon-cutting is set for Monday at 10 a.m. Six new affordable homes to be unveiled in Rochester’s South […]
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