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NY Senator Jeremy Cooney Announces Public Hearing on Adult-Use Cannabis Rollout

Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester), who chairs the NYS Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis, and who co-chairs the Marijuana Task Force as...

Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Kicks Off in Downtown Rochester on Saturday Evening

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 takes place from Sep. 15, 2023 through Oct. 15, 2023. However, the festivities kick off early in...

PAB Former Executive Director Revives Sexual Harassment Claims

In recent news, Conor Dwyer Reynolds, the former Executive Director of the Police Accountability Board (PAB), has brought forth a sexual...

Safety Net Assistance Program Sparks Heated Debate Surrounding Surplus Funds

The recent budget proposal in Monroe County, New York, has sparked a heated debate about surplus funds from the Safety Net Assistance...

New Law Gives People with Criminal Histories a Better Chance at Jobs

A new law has been passed in Monroe County to help people with criminal histories find jobs more easily. This law, called the Fair Chance...

The Puerto Rican Fest Is Here for its 53rd Celebration

The eagerly anticipated 53rd Puerto Rican Festival this year, providing three days of live music, food, cultural events and much more,...

Latin-born Immigrant Historically Becomes Local Family Court Judge

The Honorable Maria Cubillos Reed became the first Latin-born immigrant to serve as a Monroe County Family Court Justice upon taking the...

2nd Annual International Day of Salsa Celebration Returns to the International Plaza Sunday

The International Plaza will come alive Sunday with a full day of live salsa music, dancing, and delicious Latin favorites such as...

Isaiah Santiago, SOTA Grad Wins in Rochester School Board Primary Election

“We made history! Youngest elected in the history of Rochester, New York. Thank you to everyone, we made it happen,” said Isaiah...

Rochester Firefighter Arrested on Multiple Child Pornography Charges

A Rochester firefighter was arrested Friday and is facing multiple child pornography charges according to the U.S Western District...

Guaranteed Income Programs Starting up for Rochester Residents

Rochester is gearing up to launch two innovative programs aimed at providing financial stability to low-income residents. The Guaranteed...

Judge Maria Cubillos Reed shakes hands with the presiding judge of the NYS Court of Claims, the Hono

Maria Cubillos Reed has been appointed to serve as a Monroe County Family Court Judge, making her the first Hispanic to serve on the...

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