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RCSD Starts 2024-25 School Choice Program and Shares Tips for ParentsÂ
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) announced on Dec. 11, 2023 that it commenced its 2024-25 School Choice Process (SCP) on Dec. 8,...
Dec 12, 20232 min read


RG&E Says Customers Can Expect Decrease in Heating Bills this Winter Season
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) announced on Oct. 25, 2023 that its customers can expect to see a decrease in their winter heating...
Nov 2, 20232 min read


County Executive Announces Clearance of EBT Card Skimming Case Backlog
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced on Tue., Oct. 31, 2023 that the Monroe County Department of Human Services (DHS) has...
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Rochester City Council Seeks a Candidate to Fill an East District Police Accountability Board (PAB)
The Rochester City Council is actively searching for an individual to fill a vacancy within the Police Accountability Board (PAB),...
Nov 1, 20232 min read


Howard Eagle and Supporters Disrupt School Board Meeting
The Rochester City School Board meeting at East High School erupted into chaos last Thursday, as protestors disrupted the proceedings,...
Oct 5, 20233 min read


Dr. Linda Clark joins Jordan Health as its new President and Chief Executive Officer
Clark was named as Jordan’s Chief Medical Officer in August 2022. At that time, she oversaw the center’s physicians, providers, and...
Oct 4, 20233 min read


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...
Sep 15, 20233 min read


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...
Sep 8, 20232 min read


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...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


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...
Sep 1, 20233 min read


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...
Aug 16, 20233 min read


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,...
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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