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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,...
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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...
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Apr 8, 20251 min read
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RCSD Students Get to Imagine their Bright Futures at The Future Fair at MCC
What: Hundreds of 7th grade students from all of the RCSD middle schools will attend the Future Fair hosted by the Rochester Education Foundation to learn about a variety of careers so that they can imagine possibilities for their bright future. When: Friday, February 6, 2026 from 9:45 - 1:00 (the best times to see the event in action are 10:10 - 11:10 and 11:50 - 12:50) Where: MCC Brighton Campus, Monroe A&B (parking lot M) More information: REF has invited 70 indivi
Rochester City Schools to Celebrate First-Ever ‘Level Up! Read & Play Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y., - Students across the Rochester City School District will participate in the inaugural Level Up! Read & Play Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, a celebration that brings together two global movements: Global School Play Day and World Read Aloud Day. The event, organized in partnership between the Rochester City School District (RCSD) and Healthi Kids, will give students dedicated time during the school day for unstructured play and read-aloud activities. School
Sickle Cell Awareness Event and Blood Drive at School Without Walls
Who: School Without Walls students American Red Cross What: Sickle Cell Awareness Event and Blood Drive When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4 p.m. Where: School Without Walls, 480 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607 Details: School Without Walls will host its fourth annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event and American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, continuing a student-led effort to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and help address the ongoing nati
LIBRARIES CELEBRATE TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY
ROCHESTER, NY – Take Your Child to the Library Day Will be Celebrated in participating Monroe County Library System locations on Saturday, February 7, 2026 On the first Saturday next month, February 7, 2026, Monroe County Libraries will celebrate the international Take Your Child to the Library Day. Now in its 15th year, this annual event is a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun while parents and caregivers learn more about their library. Take Your Child to the Lib
RG&E Partnering with Monroe County to Accept HEAP Applications
ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is partnering with Monroe County to accept and process Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications at an outreach event in Rochester tomorrow, January 30, and will continue through February. HEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households cover energy costs. The events are designed to help customers find resources available to help manage their monthly energy costs. A Monroe County staff member will
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