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ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage and Protests
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman on Wednesday morning, igniting widespread outrage, protests and political conflict over federal immigration enforcement tactics in the city. Renee Nicole Macklin Good The victim, shot blocks from where George Floyd was killed, was identified by city officials as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen, mother of three and resident of Minneapolis. Good was shot during a large

Staff
Jan 82 min read


AG James Leads 21-State Coalition to Stop SNAP Cuts Affecting Immigrant Families
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy that could strip food assistance from tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents, including many from immigrant and refugee communities. James is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general challenging an October 31 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) memo that dramatically restricts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibilit

Audra Kieta
Nov 28, 20252 min read


What Happens to Immigrants’ Belongings When ICE Detains Them?
When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains someone, the handling of their belongings and assets varies widely, often leaving detainees struggling to protect their property while in custody, according to immigration attorneys and advocacy groups. When an individual is arrested, ICE or the arresting agency confiscates the personal items they are carrying — including wallets, cash, identification documents, cellphones, keys, jewelry and personal papers. The items are

Staff
Nov 17, 20252 min read


Hochul pide moderar la retórica política tras aumento de violencia
La gobernadora de Nueva York, Kathy Hochul, instó el viernes a moderar la retórica política, advirtiendo que el uso de palabras...
Dave McCleary
Sep 13, 20252 min read
artículos en español


¿Qué Sucede con las Pertenencias de los Inmigrantes Cuando ICE los Detiene?
Cuando el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) detiene a una persona, el manejo de sus pertenencias y bienes varía ampliamente, lo que a menudo deja a los detenidos luchando por proteger su propiedad mientras están bajo custodia, según abogados de inmigración y grupos de defensa. Cuando un individuo es arrestado, ICE o la agencia que realiza la detención confisca los objetos personales que lleva consigo —incluyendo billeteras, dinero en efectiv

Staff
Nov 17, 20253 min read


Autoridades de Rochester intensifican esfuerzos de seguridad en el corredor de North Clinton Avenue
El alcalde de Rochester, Malik Evans, y el jefe de la Policía, David Smith, han puesto en marcha una serie de acciones específicas para...

Audra Kieta
Jul 24, 20253 min read


La Liga de Mujeres Votantes Promueve la Guía Electoral VOTE411 Antes de las Primarias del 24 de Junio
A medida que se acercan las elecciones primarias del 24 de junio, la Liga de Mujeres Votantes del Área Metropolitana de Rochester...

Staff
Jun 2, 20252 min read


Líderes Comunitarios Rechazan Visita del "Zar de la Frontera" Tom Homan a Rochester en Medio del Debate por el Estatus de Ciudad Santuario
Rochester se encuentra en el centro de una creciente tormenta política nacional, luego de que líderes comunitarios alzaran su voz en...
Dave McCleary
Apr 29, 20253 min read
Local News


ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis, Sparking Outrage and Protests
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent fatally shot a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman on Wednesday morning, igniting widespread outrage, protests and political conflict over federal immigration enforcement tactics in the city. Renee Nicole Macklin Good The victim, shot blocks from where George Floyd was killed, was identified by city officials as Renee Nicole Macklin Good, a U.S. citizen, mother of three and resident of Minneapolis. Good was shot during a large

Staff
Jan 82 min read


WXXI Names Julio Sáenz as First Chief Content Officer Amid Federal Funding Cuts
WXXI Public Media has appointed Julio Sáenz as its first Chief Content Officer, a move station leaders say signals a bold commitment to...

Staff
Jul 31, 20252 min read


Video Shows ICE Detaining U.S. Citizen in Rochester, Sparking Outcry
A viral video showing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detaining a U.S. citizen in Rochester has sparked outrage...

Staff
Jun 21, 20252 min read


Delgado Challenges Hochul in 2026 Gubernatorial Primary, Emphasizing Afro-Latino Identity and Working-Class Roots
Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado officially launched his campaign Monday to unseat Governor Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic...
Dave McCleary
Jun 3, 20252 min read
National/World News


President Trump Enacts Broad Travel Ban Impacting 19 Nations
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a presidential proclamation instituting a comprehensive travel ban that fully restricts...

Staff
Jun 5, 20252 min read


A World Pope: Francis's Ministry Crossed Borders and Boundaries
Pope Francis, the first pope from Latin America, died Monday, leaving behind a legacy that wove together humility, global solidarity and...

Audra Kieta
Apr 22, 20253 min read


Senate Gives Big Banks $21B Gift From Consumers’ Wallets
205 million consumers will be harmed if House agrees to undo CFPB’s overdraft rule While news headlines continue to focus on the chaos,...

Charlene Crowell
Apr 16, 20253 min read


Judge Allows Trump Administration's Immigrant Registry to Proceed Sparking Outcry from Civil Rights Groups
A federal judge on Thursday allowed the Trump administration to move forward with a controversial new policy requiring undocumented...
Dave McCleary
Apr 11, 20252 min read
Editorials


A Tribute to Pope Francis, December 17, 1936-April 21, 2025
Jorge Mario Bergoglio came into the world at a time when fascism was on the rise, dictators were gaining their foothold, sovereign...

George Payne
Apr 23, 20252 min read


Black Voters Matter and the King Center Unite to Create New Generation of Activists
Now that Donald Trump is back in the White House, he has moved with all deliberate speed to dismantle all the hard-earned Civil Rights,...

Barrington M. Salmon
Apr 23, 20256 min read


THE CONTRERAS REPORT: From Little Rock to MAGA: The Long Shadow of American Racism
Former Arkansas Governor Orville Faubus will be remembered as the white man who defied President Dwight D. Eisenhower over whether Black...

Raoul Lowery Contreras
Apr 19, 20252 min read


Eliminating Women in Power
David W. Marshall In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is...

David W. Marshall
Apr 16, 20254 min read
In the Community


The 2026 Jazz at the Beach Free Series Kicks Off
The 2026 free Jazz at the Beach series kicks off at Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Avenue, on Tuesday, April 14 with the Rick Holland Jazz Band. Opening for Rick Holland Band is the Fairport High School Jazz Ensemble, at 5:45 p.m. Put together by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee and Jazz90.1, Jazz at the Beach is a favorite of the OBPPC’s annual free-admission events slate at the lakeshore. The 2026 series is again sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union and Wegmans. Tr
Community Submission
2 hours ago1 min read


City Offices to Close Friday, April 3 in Observance of Good Friday
Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. Refuse and recycling will remain on schedule. Rochester Public Library branches will remain open for normal hours except for the Frederick Douglass Branch, whi
Community Submission
3 hours ago1 min read


National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Brighton Police Department is urging all motorists to acknowledge the risks associated with driving while distracted. Between 2019 and 2023, a staggering 16,384 fatalities and approximately 1.7 million injuries resulted from crashes involving distracted drivers, according to NHTSA. In 2023 alone, 3,275 lives were lost in traffic accidents involving at least one distracted driver, accounting for 8% of all traffic
Community Submission
5 hours ago1 min read


Veterans Outreach Center and Partners Hosting National Vietnam Veterans Day Event
Rochester, NY - Veterans Outreach Center, Monroe County, and the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System will recognize National Vietnam Veterans Day at the Roger Robach Community Center, 180 Beach Ave., Rochester, NY 14612 at 10:00 a.m. on March 27. Join us as we honor those who made it home, and the 58,220 American service members who never did. “As we gather to honor our Vietnam Veterans, we're commemorating the past and also reaffirming our commitment to the future,” Veterans O
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5 days ago1 min read
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