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Rochester City Council approved selling 125 Charlotte Street to a local developer, who plans to build 11 affordable townhouses on the site. The small green space, part of the city’s long-running Inner Loop redevelopment effort, had remained undeveloped for years. The decision faced community opposition, including protests and petitions—one with over 1,000 signatures—aimed at preserving […]
The City of Rochester released its final zoning code proposal, a document that has been in development for several years as part of the city’s effort to modernize land use regulations. The updated code is expected to address housing density, mixed-use development, and neighborhood commercial districts. City officials have held multiple rounds of public input […]
A WXXI “Connections” segment focused on a new report describing the state of homelessness in Rochester and discussed proposed ways to reduce it. The program included Rochester City Council President Miguel Meléndez and other local leaders who talked about shelter capacity, barriers to stable housing, and service needs across the system. The segment description notes […]
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement establishing new protections for 25 low-income families who were forced out of affordable townhome units in March 2025, according to the report. The article says the settlement includes conditions intended to prevent similar displacement issues and provides details on how tenant protections will be monitored. The […]
Published: Feb. 25, 2026Source: NPR (via Ideastream)The report explains that federal tax incentives that reduced the cost of purchasing rooftop solar systems were ended under legislation signed last summer, while similar incentives remain available for leased systems. As a result, more solar installers are offering leasing or third-party ownership options to keep projects moving. The […]
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 […]
Maryland Governor Pardons 7,000 for Cannabis Offenses As part of a Juneteenth clemency effort, Maryland Governor Wes Moore pardoned nearly 7,000 people convicted of misdemeanor cannabis possession and launched a $400 million homeownership program targeting underserved communities. The initiative expands on Moore’s 2024 order that cleared over 175,000 convictions. Tied to his broader equity agenda, […]
President Donald Trump’s proposed 2026 federal budget aims to cut rental assistance funding by 40%, a move critics warn could lead to a rise in homelessness. The plan would eliminate HUD oversight of programs like Section 8, replacing them with smaller block grants to states to design their own rental aid programs. States could add […]
The Rochester City Council has approved a proposal to convert the old tent city building into low-income housing. The project, located at the corner of Dewey and Lyell Avenues, aims to provide over 80 apartment units, specifically for Rochester’s veterans. Board President Miguel Melendez expressed optimism about the initiative. “I know that community members would […]
Looking for information on housing, social services, or mental health? Make sure you lock this date in your calendar for Saturday, August 20th. The Community Total Health & Wellness Fair will help anyone one in need of services provided by the City of Rochester and Monroe County. The fair will be at International Plaza 838 […]
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