Minority Reporter

09/02/2025

It’s official — the I Love the 90s Tour is coming to Rochester! 🎤✨

📅 Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Rochester Community Sports Complex
🎟 40% OFF tickets through Wed., Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.

Featuring Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, Young MC, and C+C Music Factory — plus tacos, local vendors, and VIP perks! 🌮🙌

👉 Watch the promo video and grab your tickets now:

08/21/2025

A new chapter begins at one of Rochester’s most historic Black churches. On Sunday, Aug. 31, Aenon Missionary Baptist Church will install Rev. Dr. Kito March Sr. as its new senior pastor.

Morning worship begins at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carl Washington Jr. of Harlem, followed by the installation service at 4 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Alphonso Jackson of Miami.

Rev. Dr. Kito March Sr. of Cleveland, Ohio, will be installed as senior pastor of Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, one of Rochester’s largest and most influential Black congregations, on Sunday, Aug. 31.The installation will mark a new chapter for the historic church, located at 175 Genesee St., w...

08/13/2025

ROCHESTER — Get ready to party like it’s 1999!
Roc Fest’s I Love the 90s Tour is bringing Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, Young MC, and C+C Music Factory to the Rochester Community Sports Complex on Saturday, Sept. 6!
* 40% OFF tickets now through Wed., Aug. 20 at 5 p.m.!
* Enjoy tacos from Taco Dero, festival drinks, local vendors & VIP perks.
* Plus—support four local nonprofits with every ticket you buy!
- Rochester Sports Complex, 460 Oak St., Rochester, NY

The Rochester Community Sports Complex will turn into a 1990s time machine on Sept. 6 when Roc Fest’s I Love the 90s Tour takes over with a night of high-energy performances, throwback vibes, local food, and a strong commitment to community impact. The festival, presented in partnership with Every...

08/05/2025

Body cam footage released by RPD show tense confrontation between police and Akintunde Campbell leading up to the fatal shooting.

Rochester police have released body-worn camera footage showing the fatal shooting of a 38-year-old man by officers responding to reports of attempted car break-ins on Ernestine Street in the city’s 19th Ward.The video, made public Friday, captures a tense confrontation between police and Akintund...

07/30/2025

Three Rochester-based organizations—Startup Grind ROC, NextCorps, and the Urban League—were among the winners of the 2025 Springboard Prize, receiving a share of $551K to support innovative entrepreneurship programs in Western New York.

Several Rochester-based organizations were among twelve winners announced Thursday in a regional competition awarding over half a million dollars to boost entrepreneurial ecosystems across Western New York.The Springboard Prize, funded by the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation, granted a total of $551,...

07/24/2025

Mayor Evans regarding Clinton Corridor: “People are treating this neighborhood like a drive-thru drug stop. That ends now.”

Mayor Malik Evans and Police Chief David Smith on Tuesday announced aggressive new public safety measures in Rochester’s North Clinton Avenue corridor, where open-air drug dealing, gun violence and neighborhood deterioration have intensified over the past several months.Speaking at a City Hall pre...

07/22/2025

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church family mourning the tragic loss of Rishard Harvey, son of Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr.

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church is mourning the loss of Rishard Harvey, the youngest son of Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Rickey B. Harvey, Sr., who died in a car accident in Newport News, Virginia, on July 20.Rishard Harvey, 21, was a senior at Hampton University and a 2022 graduate of Brighton High School in R...

07/20/2025

Rochester’s own Curtis Jones is going viral after his unforgettable interview about a possible mountain lion sighting on Rauber Street. With a bat in hand and cool confidence, Jones’ reaction has the internet in stitches—and rooting for their new hometown hero.

A local man’s vivid account of encountering a mountain lion in downtown Rochester has sparked a social media frenzy and propelled him into the spotlight.Curtis Jones, during a 13 WHAM interview, said he was walking near Rauber Street late last Wednesday when he spotted a large feline. Clutching hi...

07/18/2025

Congress just approved over $1 billion in cuts to NPR, PBS, and local stations nationwide — including nearly $2 million in lost funding for WXXI right here in Rochester. Station leaders warn the cuts could lead to staffing changes and reduced services.

WXXI isn't alone. Jazz 90.1 (WGMC) and WRUR-FM may also feel the impact.

Public media advocates are urging Congress to restore funding.

The U.S. Congress has approved a sweeping package of federal spending cuts that will eliminate more than $1 billion in funding for public broadcasting—a move expected to significantly impact local stations, including WXXI in Rochester.The bill, part of a broader $9 billion rescission measure backe...

07/16/2025

After a state ethics panel formally censured her over a controversial traffic stop, longtime DA Sandra Doorley has indicated she intends to vacate her position. While no official resignation date has been announced, the Monroe County Democratic Committee says it’s preparing for the next election and pledging to support a candidate who reflects transparency, professionalism, and justice.

Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley is expected to vacate her position following a formal censure by the New York State Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct, which found she violated ethical standards during a controversial traffic stop last year.The censure stems from an April 2024 incide...

07/16/2025

🌿 Meet the woman helping Rochester bloom in New York’s cannabis industry! 🌿

Precious Brown, founder of BLOOM ROC, is on a mission to make sure small, licensed cannabis businesses—especially in underserved communities—get the support they need to grow. From financial stipends to compliance coaching, BLOOM is breaking barriers and building equity in a billion-dollar industry. 💼🌱

📢 “Don’t be frustrated—be focused,” says Brown. “The opportunity is now.”

As New York State’s legal cannabis industry takes root, one Rochester-based nonprofit is on a mission to ensure it grows equitably.Precious Brown, president and co-founder of BLOOM ROC—short for Blossoming Leaders of Our Market—is leading a bold effort to empower small cannabis entrepreneurs, ...

07/10/2025

RCSD: Personal electronic devices have become a persistent source of distraction in classrooms. This change is about creating a safe, focused environment for learning.

The Rochester City School District held a public meeting on Tuesday, to provide an overview and survey results of a new policy that significantly restricts student use of personal electronic devices during the school day, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student mental health and engagement...