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Is your business ready for the AI economy?Artificial Intelligence is no longer something for big corporations only. It's...
06/16/2026

Is your business ready for the AI economy?

Artificial Intelligence is no longer something for big corporations only. It's already helping businesses attract customers, create marketing content, improve operations, and increase revenue.

The question is: Will small businesses and entrepreneurs in our community lead the way—or get left behind?

That's why Dr. Lomax R. Campbell and community partners are hosting SB+AI: From Awareness to Action, a FREE symposium designed to make AI practical, accessible, and useful for entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, creators, and small business owners.
June 23
REOC
8:45 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

For generations, Black and Brown entrepreneurs have built businesses with limited resources, stretched budgets, and an unmatched ability to make something out of nothing. That hustle, creativity, and resilience have carried our communities through countless challenges. But today, there’s a new cha...

Rochester marked the 127th anniversary of the Frederick Douglass Monument on Tuesday, honoring the abolitionist, author ...
06/10/2026

Rochester marked the 127th anniversary of the Frederick Douglass Monument on Tuesday, honoring the abolitionist, author and newspaper publisher whose legacy remains deeply rooted in the city.

Community members gathered at Frederick Douglass Memorial Square for a wreath-laying ceremony and reflections on the significance of what is believed to be the nation's first monument dedicated to an African American.


Community leaders, historians and residents gathered Tuesday morning at Frederick Douglass Memorial Square to commemorate the 127th anniversary of the unveiling of the Frederick Douglass Monument, honoring the life and legacy of one of Rochester's most influential historical figures.The annual Frede...

Howard Eagle: where is the public leadership when issues involving race and inclusion continue to surface in suburban sc...
05/19/2026

Howard Eagle: where is the public leadership when issues involving race and inclusion continue to surface in suburban school districts like Penfield?

So, if (Rochester Mayor) Malik D. Evans and (Monroe County Executive) Adam Bello are truly “dedicated to this joint, intergovernmental, collaborative effort to make Rochester and Monroe County an integrated, thriving, and equitable community,” why have they remained largely silent about the year...

Congratulations Mikhaela Singleton!
05/15/2026

Congratulations Mikhaela Singleton!

WXXI Public Media has announced a major change to its radio lineup, naming veteran journalist Mikhaela Singleton as the new local host of NPR’s Morning Edition on WXXI News.Singleton officially joins the station Monday, May 18, when she will co-host the morning program alongside longtime host Beth...

While many local races are still taking shape, several incumbents have already signaled reelection plans, challengers ar...
05/12/2026

While many local races are still taking shape, several incumbents have already signaled reelection plans, challengers are beginning to emerge, and party organizations are actively preparing for what could become a competitive political season.

Political activity is beginning to intensify across Rochester and Monroe County as candidates prepare for what is expected to be a highly watched 2026 election cycle featuring congressional races, local legislative contests, statewide battles, and growing debate over public safety, housing, taxes, a...

Former Mayor Lovely Warren: "Supporters (of Red Light Cameras) will point to the headline that there was a total crash r...
05/06/2026

Former Mayor Lovely Warren: "Supporters (of Red Light Cameras) will point to the headline that there was a total crash reduction of about 21%, but averages can be misleading because they hide what’s really happening on the ground.”

Former Rochester Mayor Lovely A. Warren is weighing in on Rochester’s renewed debate over red-light cameras, arguing the city’s own data does not support claims that the technology consistently improves public safety.In a recently posted social media video, Warren criticized city officials for c...

National Day of Prayer events in Rochester will kick off on Thursday
05/04/2026

National Day of Prayer events in Rochester will kick off on Thursday

Faith leaders and community members across the region are preparing for a multi-day series of events marking the National Day of Prayer, with Rochester serving as a focal point for what organizers describe as one of the largest regional gatherings in the Northeast.Observed annually on the first Thur...

While public opposition has drawn the most visible attention, some analysts and community observers have a more nuanced ...
04/30/2026

While public opposition has drawn the most visible attention, some analysts and community observers have a more nuanced view. They say the budget should be seen in a broader context.

Tensions surrounding the proposed 2026–27 budget for the Rochester City School District continue to grow, but the debate is far from one-sided. While protests and advocacy groups have raised concerns about cuts to student services, some observers and community voices say the plan also reflects nec...

Some community members are protesting Rochester City School District proposed budget cuts
04/28/2026

Some community members are protesting Rochester City School District proposed budget cuts

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Community members gathered at Rochester City Hall to protest proposed budget cuts to student support services within the Rochester City School District ahead of a City Council budget hearing.Counselors and social workers support students beyond the classroom, speakers said. They ...

Shalonda Garfield insists that students deserve champions — adults who see their potential and refuse to reduce them to ...
03/09/2026

Shalonda Garfield insists that students deserve champions — adults who see their potential and refuse to reduce them to their worst moments. In her schools, restorative practices replace punitive reflexes. Students are given voice, ownership, and leadership opportunities...

From the neighborhoods of Rochester to doctoral halls and district leadership tables, Dr. Shalonda Garfield’s life traces a line many systems were not built to accommodate — yet one she refused to let define her limits.Born and raised in Rochester, Garfield describes her childhood as “inte...

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