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In a statement released by San Fransisco Mayor London Breed, the city will not be using the police force to respond to non-criminal calls. The city will be using what they call “non law enforcement agencies” which consist of unarmed professionals who will take over calls for things like homelessness, mental health issues and noise […]

Police Chiefs from Rochester, Irondequoit, Brighton, Gates and Greece have been holding meetings with community members for the past couple of nights to connect with the community and open a dialogue about law enforcement and how it effects the citizens of Rochester. Topics included community policing, excessive force, current events, policy and procedures. Rochester Police […]

What or who has helped you get through the difficult moments during the coronavirus pandemic? For instance, it could either be singing, writing, prayer, a friend, your fur baby, or all of the above. What kept you going and your spirits up? Let us know by calling and leaving your comment or texting it 678-1039. […]

A big win for the LGBTQ+ community in the United States Supreme Court Monday. The Supreme Court ruled the employers can not fire or discriminate against you based on sex. The landmark ruling covers gender identity and sexual orientation under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Trumps Administration argued the authors of the […]

The Urban League of Rochester would like your help and support with a new movement. Join thousands of individuals in the community to address systemic racism, equity, and power with Interrupt Racism. Interrupt Racism is a collective impact equity platform. What this means is that, rather than presume the Urban League can effectively move the […]

Two years ago, Hershell Robinson, 83, had to go to the hospital. While he was being treated he missed payments on 2 water bills and the City of Chicago shut off his water. Recently, ABC News 7 in Chicago ran a story about Mr. Robinson and within hours, received an overflow of calls and emails […]

CNN has reported that Black voters and those who rely upon their vote have felt increasingly concerned about voting measures for this year’s elections. Many members of the Black community consider in-person voting a right and an honor hard-earned with blood, sweat and tears. In-person voting is a “community” tradition in which some voters wear […]

Future generations will look back on how different communities handled the COVID-19 pandemic, and residents of Rochester, NY are determined to go down in history as a community that cared for its residents. Charities and non-profit organizations across Rochester are struggling due to volunteering shortages and canceled fundraising events. As a result, charities and food […]

Important information regarding time changes for the City of Rochester R-Centers meals distribution. The city’s Department of Recreation and Youth Services grab-and-go meals will continue for school aged youth Monday-Friday. City R-Centers meal distribution hours will be 8am-5:30pm at all nine city R-Centers. As the City of Rochester continues to analyze the R-Centers on a […]