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Affordable housing planned at former Nathaniel Hawthorne School No. 25 

By NARM NATHAN | 16 hours ago

City Council approved the $820,000 sale of the property and a neighboring lot to the Ibero-American Development Corp., which plans a $26 million housing project. 

The Urban League’s clear vision amid uncertainty

RPL rolls out new library on wheels

Thousands here join the ‘No Kings’ protests

Grants awarded to help women and girls living in poverty

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An urban farmers market that feeds community spirit

By ALEX HOLLY | June 9, 2025

For nearly two decades, the Westside Farmers Market in the 19th Ward has brought together a diverse and dynamic community while providing access to fresh, local, and affordable produce.

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Councilmembers seek stronger sanctuary protections

By NARM NATHAN | June 4, 2025

Proposed legislation aims to give City Council more power to enforce policies that bar RPD and city personnel from assisting or collaborating with federal officers who enforce immigration law.

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Catholic Charities closes refugee resettlement program

By SMRITI JACOB | June 3, 2025

The move comes after the Trump administration in January halted refugee resettlement.

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Federal cuts threaten lead poisoning prevention efforts

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | June 3, 2025

Although there has been a promise to reinstate funding, which has supported the local Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, it still has not happened.

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Jewish Federation CEO Dragon takes new post

By SMRITI JACOB | May 21, 2025

After nearly a decade as leader of the local organization, Meredith Dragon is stepping down to become chief executive of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.

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Watchdog sting uncovers alleged housing discrimination

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 20, 2025

In an investigation focusing on Section 8 housing vouchers in seven municipalities, Rochester accounted for nearly half of all complaints.

Community

A time of transition for Catholics

By JUSTIN O'CONNOR | May 15, 2025

With the naming of the first American pope, local Catholics see both hope and challenges for a church amid the crosscurrents of change.

Community

SNAP token program expands access to healthy food

By SMRITI JACOB | April 16, 2025

Operated by the nonprofit Friends of Rochester Public Market, the program has been flourishing in recent years.

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Advocates push for passage of state rental-subsidy program

By NARM NATHAN | April 14, 2025

Supporters believe the Housing Access Voucher Program could be a key tool in alleviating housing problems, but it is opposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who thinks the price tag is too high.

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For Rochester’s new library director, the challenges are stacking up

By JUSTIN MURPHY | April 11, 2025

Emily Clasper, who recently took the reins at the Monroe County Library System and the Rochester Public Library, is facing difficult issues that include looming federal funding cuts.

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