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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
Staff
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,...
Community Submission
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...
Dom Genova
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...
Staff
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...
Alayna Delice
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...
Community Submission
Apr 8, 20251 min read
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Severe Blood Shortage: Give Blood with Red Cross Now
Rochester, NY — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild t
ROCHESTER ORATORIO SOCIETY PRESENTS NIÑA DE TERCERA CULTURA
Isabel Randall ROCHESTER, NY — The Rochester Oratorio Society [ROS] continues its Arts Connexions series with a special recital, “Niña de Tercera Cultura” (3rd Culture Girl), featuring soprano Isabel Randall . Randall, renowned for her crystalline voice and expressive artistry, has captivated audiences across the United States and abroad with performances that span opera, art song, and contemporary repertoire. She will visit Rochester to present an intimate evening of music t
MCH to Host Job Fair
Monroe Community Hospital Job Fair.435 East Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe Community Hospital (MCH) will host its monthly job fair Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., inviting job seekers to explore a wide range of clinical, administrative, and support service careers at the county-run health care facility. The event will feature opportunities in nursing, therapy, respiratory care, clinical coordination, quality assurance, human resou
RCSD Students Take the Stage with the RPO for MLK Day Concert
Who: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and conductor Herb Smith perform with student musicians from the School of the Arts Concert Choir and School No. 19’s Strings for Success Program What: “I Have a Dream” – A special concert in the RPO’s OrKIDStra series celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day When: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1–2 p.m., family activitiesSunday, January 18, 2026, 2–3 p.m., concert Where: Hochstein School of Music50 North Plymouth AvenueRochester, N
Mayor Malik D. Evans Invites Teens to Inauguration Youth Forum on Jan. 21
Rochester, NY - As he kicks off his second term as mayor, Mayor Malik D. Evans invites youth ages 13 to 19 to ask questions and share their priorities for Rochester at a Youth Forum to be held Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Theatre at Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St. Moderated by Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Vice President West Cuyler, a panel discussion will give teens the opportunity to engage with community leaders including Mayor Evans, Commissioner of the Cit
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