Minority Reporter

01/06/2025

Amaris Curry was viciously attacked by a dog early Friday morning prompting outrage over the delayed police response...

Editor’s note: This article has been updated (Jan 6, 2025, 5:08 p.m.) to include information and perspectives from the city of Rochester’s Bureau of Communications and Special Events Director, Barbara Pierce and RPD spokesperson, Cap't Gregory Bello.A young woman was viciously attacked by a dog ...

01/05/2025

This is not Anthony Hall’s first run-in with the Rochester Police Department (RPD)

Weeks after pleading guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny, Anthony Hall is back behind bars, this time for allegedly assaulting a police officer. Hall, 38, a former Rochester city employee and ex-leader of the Pathways to Peace anti-violence program, was arrested early Thursday morning following an...

12/31/2024

Benjamin Crump coming to Rochester to represent Robert Books Case

Renowned civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has agreed to represent the estranged son of Robert Brooks, who died under controversial circu

12/11/2024

Don Schwartz, owner of Venetto’s Pizza & Pasta on East Avenue, says the initiative is costing some businesses as much as 50% or more in sales on the weekends.

Business owners on East Avenue are having mixed reactions towards Mayor Evan’s “Special Events Zone”. While many feel the program has positive aspects, most are becoming concerned about the impact it is having on their bottom-line. The business owners in the area say they want to meet with Eva...

12/09/2024

Jay-Z Accused of ra**ng a 13-year-old with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2000

A high-profile lawsuit has emerged, naming Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Sean "Diddy" Combs as defendants in allegations of sexual assault against a then-13-year-old girl in 2000. The claims, detailed in an amended federal lawsuit filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, center around an alleged incident at a part...

12/09/2024

"Instead of creating a safe environment that is attractive to new industries (both physically and fiscally), Rochester’s leaders just push for more taxes and regulations. They are driving away businesses and residents, shrinking the city’s tax base, and speeding up the decline with its high crime rate."
~ Jose Peo is co-host of the Politically Correcting Podcast

After the 2024 election, I was honestly stunned that Rochester voted for more of the same mess: high poverty, crime, and the ever-rising costs of living, all while the quality of life keeps dropping. The job market is weak, schools are underperforming, and opportunities are shrinking. I believe this...

11/25/2024

"Wokeness, as it is commonly understood in today's political discourse, is often framed as a divisive, even dangerous, ideology that undermines traditional values. But in the way I understand it, wokeness is not a political trend or a superficial label. ...To be “woke” is to be awake to the complex, often painful realities of history, society, and identity, and to recognize that true progress means acknowledging these truths rather than burying them."
~ George Payne

One of the most frequent critiques leveled against the Democratic Party is that they have become “too woke.” Critics claim that the focus on progressive social issues, identity politics, and "political correctness" has overshadowed the party's ability to connect with working-class Americans and ...

11/25/2024

In light of the recent closure of the Walgreens pharmacy location on West Main Street, near Genesee Street, Mayor Malik Evans says the area’s healthcare partners are stepping up to fill the void.

In light of the recent closure of the Walgreens pharmacy location on West Main Street, near Genesee Street, Mayor Malik Evans says the area’s healthcare partners are stepping up to fill the void. Evans says Rochester Regional Health, University of Rochester Medical Center, Jordan Health Center, an...

11/22/2024

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11/21/2024

🎁 Introducing the Black Owned Business Gift Guide! 🎁

The holidays are almost here, and we’re excited to shine a spotlight on amazing Black-owned businesses in our community! This free guide will feature local products and services, making it easier than ever to shop consciously and support our community this season.

📣 Are you a Black business owner? Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your business to thousands of households and shoppers ready to support local!

💥 Sign up now to be featured—spots are limited! Plus, all businesses in the Gift Guide will also be included in our upcoming Black Business Directory launching in January 2025 for FREE!

Let’s make this holiday season one to remember by shopping local, supporting Black-owned businesses, and spreading the word!

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11/12/2024

Rochester, NY community icon Gloria Winston, 79, passes away

Gloria Winston, a lifelong advocate for civil rights, a community organizer, writer and a powerful voice for the Rochester community, passed away Monday at the age of 79. Born in Newport News, Virginia on July 24, 1945, Gloria's life was filled with a deep commitment to social justice, local engagem...

10/25/2024

Athlete Bella Juarez speaks about her opposition to proposition 1 at press conference Thursday, Oct 24, 2024

10/10/2024

Today is World Mental Health Day!! Comment below some ways you take time to nurture your mental health of a daily basis.. Never know, your comment may save some else’s life.. 🙏🏾❤️ and

10/04/2024

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09/19/2024

According to data from the report, the City of Rochester pays out significantly more money per claim than its neighboring cities, Buffalo and Syracuse.

The Rochester Police Accountability Board (PAB) Tuesday issued a report claiming the City of Rochester underestimated the cost of civil claims against the city and exhibits a lack of transparency in the process. The report—The Cost of Misconduct: A Proposal for Change—analyzes the cost of civil ...

09/19/2024

“It’s the responsibility of any business owner, building owner or homeowner to keep as much chaos away from their property as possible. Respectfully, if that cannot happen, there should be consequences,”

Rochester’s Nuisance Point System was originally established as a way to identify and correct chronic ‘nuisance’ activity that can have a negative impact on the community. But is it working? Is it effective?The program, which was implemented in the 90’s during former Mayor William Johnson’...

09/09/2024

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Governor Hochul Announces $39 Million in State Funding for Monroe County Law Enforcement

12/22/2023

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YWCA Rochester & Monroe County CEO Dr. Myra Henry has been invited to the White House alongside other members of YWCAs of New York State (NYS) to participate in Communities In Action: Building a Better New York this past Thursday, December 14. The Biden-Harris Administration created the Communities....