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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

Nov 17, 20252 min read

Livingston County Producers Debut ‘The Legend of Ochi’ at The Little Theatre

The Legend of Ochi , a new fantasy film produced by Livingston County residents Richard Peete and Traci Carlson, opens Friday, April 25,...

Apr 23, 20252 min read

Guest at the Table: Dr. DJ Robinson

Dr. Robinson holds a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and is an author and motivational speaker. Dom will sponsor her to speak at your...

Apr 16, 20253 min read

RAWNY Presents Reentry Connections: A New Conference on Second Chances

The Reentry Association of Western New York (RAWNY) will host its inaugural Reentry Connections Conference on April 30, bringing together...

Apr 9, 20251 min read

Rochester Programs Aim to Dismantle Barriers for Black Entrepreneurs

The Urban League's PowerShift program has an emphasis on minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses, Black-owned businesses in...

Apr 8, 20252 min read

RCSD Middle Schooler Earns Spot at National Soapbox in D.C.

Farida Ismael, an 8th-grade RCSD student Farida Ismael, an eighth-grade student at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, has been selected as...

Apr 8, 20251 min read

HCR Home Care Names Nathaniel Sheppard as Director of Diverse Care Project

HCR Home Care has appointed Nathaniel V. Sheppard as director of its Diverse Care Project, an initiative aimed at reducing health...

Apr 3, 20251 min read

Meet the New President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester: Dr. Ghislaine Radegonde-Eison

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Rochester has named Dr. Ghislaine Radegonde-Eison as its new president and chief executive officer....

Mar 27, 20252 min read

Partnership with Evening Clinic Helps ‘Working Poor’ Access Cancer Screenings

Katlyn Newberry, community outreach coordinator at the Cancer Services Program of the Finger Lakes Region The Cancer Services Program of...

Jan 8, 20252 min read

The Summit Federal Credit Union Welcomes Orlando Ortiz to its Board of Directors

The Summit Federal Credit Union (The Summit), a cornerstone of the credit union movement in Central and Western New York, is thrilled to...

Oct 30, 20241 min read

Sherra M. Watson Joins HCR Home Care

Sherra M. Watson, RN, has joined HCR Home Care as a registered nurse clinical educator and home health aide training program (HHATP)...

Jul 11, 20241 min read

Assistant District Attorney Constance Patterson Fills Vacancy as New City Court Judge

Assistant District Attorney Constance Patterson as Rochester City Court Judge on Monday, October 2, 2023 to fill the vacancy created by...

Oct 4, 20231 min read