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Local activists push for passing of Daniel’s Law

By feedbot ~ Posted Tue, 05/18/2021 - 10:36am
Local activist group Free the People ROC has planned an advocacy campaign this week to garner support for Daniel’s Law . The state bill, named after...
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Tue, 05/18/2021 - 6:51am
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All-girls elementary charter school proposed in Rochester

By feedbot ~ Posted Tue, 05/04/2021 - 12:57pm
A 10-member board is proposing an all-girls elementary school in Rochester. The proposed Innova Girls Academy Charter School would focus on a STEAM ...
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Tue, 05/04/2021 - 8:23am
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At long last, Parcel 5 to become a green space

By feedbot ~ Posted Thu, 04/15/2021 - 7:30pm
After years of public debate over the barren gravel pit on East Main Street, local activists can chalk up a win: Parcel 5 will become a public green...
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Thu, 04/15/2021 - 1:47pm
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PAB proposes $5 million budget

By feedbot ~ Posted Wed, 04/14/2021 - 10:39am
The Rochester Police Accountability Board is asking the city for $5 million so it can hire dozens of workers to staff three new bureaus that would...
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Wed, 04/14/2021 - 12:43pm
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Rochester community rallies against anti-Asian hate

By feedbot ~ Posted Sat, 04/03/2021 - 11:45am
A rally in support of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities in Rochester was held on Saturday. The gathering is in response to a rise in hate...
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Sat, 04/03/2021 - 11:09am
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Tim Curtin, city's top lawyer, to resign in June after Council presses mayor to fire him

By feedbot ~ Posted Fri, 04/02/2021 - 5:25pm
Tim Curtin, the head of City Hall's law department, will resign from his position on June 30 and return to private practice, the city stated in a news...
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Fri, 04/02/2021 - 1:04pm
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Divided City Council passes police reform plan

By feedbot ~ Posted Mon, 03/29/2021 - 9:08pm
Two days before the deadline, Rochester City Council has passed its state-mandated police reform plan. The plan passed by a vote of 5-3, with...
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Mon, 03/29/2021 - 1:51pm
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City Council calls for mayor to fire Corporation Counsel Tim Curtin

By feedbot ~ Posted Thu, 03/25/2021 - 6:35pm
Rochester City Council is calling for the immediate firing of City Hall’s top attorney, Corporation Counsel Tim Curtin. City Council members issued the...
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Thu, 03/25/2021 - 2:05pm
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Rochester community shows love through valentines for girl pepper-sprayed by RPD

By feedbot ~ Posted Thu, 02/11/2021 - 6:57pm
Phyllis Siembor and her 15-year-old goddaughter stopped by a candy shop this week with two red envelopes -- and a purpose. The envelopes contained...
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Fri, 02/12/2021 - 8:59am
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A mural of the late Rep. John Lewis on State Street demands our attention

By Norm Silverstein ~ Posted Tue, 12/01/2020 - 2:05pm

Have you seen the mural of the late Rep. John Lewis at 55 State Street in downtown Rochester? Covering 3,000 square feet of wall space, it is stunning and should definitely be seen in person!

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