Minority Reporter (MR) is a local community newspaper covering news and issues relevant to the Rochester, NY community. MR is committed to fostering self awareness, building community and empowering people of color to reach their greatest potential.

Minority Reporter (MR) is a local community newspaper covering news and issues relevant to the Rochester, NY community. MR is committed to fostering self awareness, building community and empowering people of color to reach their greatest potential.

Minority Reporter (MR) is a local community newspaper covering news and issues relevant to the Rochester, NY community. MR is committed to fostering self awareness, building community and empowering people of color to reach their greatest potential.

Dec 11, 2024 · Mr. Peo raises legitimate concerns about Rochester’s challenges—poverty, crime, and economic stagnation are real and pressing issues. His metaphor comparing Rochester's leadership to Kodak's failure to adapt to the digital age is compelling, but it misses a crucial point. In recent years, Kodak has quietly positioned itself on the cutting edge of technology once again, demonstrating that ...

Minority Reporter (MR) is a local community newspaper covering news and issues relevant to the Rochester, NY community. MR is committed to fostering self awareness, building community and empowering people of color to reach their greatest potential.

Jan 31, 2025 · Minority Reporter (MR) is a local community newspaper covering news and issues relevant to the Rochester, NY community. MR is committed to fostering self awareness, building community and empowering people of color to reach their greatest potential.

1 day ago · ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new sanctuary for frontline workers has opened in Rochester, offering a place of healing and renewal for those who serve the community in times of crisis.BreatheDeep Inc., in partnership with the Greater Rochester Health Foundation, has launched Project Restore: The Respite Place, a space dedicated to the mental health and well-being of crisis counselors, victim support ...

Rochester City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot announced he will not seek a third term in office, capping a two decades-long career of public service that has included tenures as a county legislator, firefighter and anti-violence advocate. Lightfoot, who was first elected to City Council as an at-large member in 2017 and re-elected in 2021, …

Jan 11, 2025 · Malik Evans officially launched his reelection campaign Friday but will face at least one challenger. Shashi Sinha, a local technology director pledging an “outsider perspective” has entered the 2025 race for Rochester mayor. Evans, who won election to the mayors office in 2021, announced his bid at a community event, highlighting ongoing efforts to boost public safety, tackle gun violence ...

6 days ago · Councilmember Mary Lupien has reinforced the city’s commitment to treating all residents with dignity, regardless of immigration status. However, she has also pointed out that Rochester’s sanctuary policies—rooted in resolutions like the Sanctuary City Resolution (P-75-17) and General Order 502—do not provide formal legal protections.