As the government shutdown hits day 38 — officially making it the longest one in U.S. history — many local hospitality businesses are stepping up to care for those in the community who have yet to receive any SNAP assistance, almost one full week into November. The outpouring of support and mutual aid began with […]
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What it really means to be a “Sanctuary City” in 2025
Unless you’ve been on a complete screentime fast or live far away in an isolated mountain compound — on both fronts, a state deserving of envy — you’ve likely become very familiar with the phrase “Sanctuary City” over the past year or so. It’s a designation that brought the ire of the Trump administration onto […]
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Looking for a copy of our December issue?
A distribution disruption means you probably won’t find it at your local grocery chain.
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Meet CITY’s new multimedia reporter: Roberto Lagares
The Rochester native began his role on October 1.
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Meet CITY’s new arts writer: Patrick Hosken
The Rochester native began his role on April 1.
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Rochester misses the boat on fast-growing Great Lakes cruises
Great Lakes cruise lines will stop at more than 40 ports this summer — but Rochester won’t be one of them.
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Monroe County seed libraries take root
Irondequoit Public Library is the latest in Monroe County to start a seed sharing program.
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The Avenue Blackbox Theatre founder calls RPD search an unnecessary ‘show of force’
Reenah Golden believes the search of her theater was executed in part because of her criticism of police.
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Police search The Avenue Blackbox Theatre as part of homicide investigation
As part of the investigation of a homicide near The Avenue Blackbox Theatre on Saturday, Rochester police executed a search warrant Wednesday.
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In the “green rush” legacy cannabis entrepreneurs look to survive
A black market within a black market stokes fear over the future of local cannabis.
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Is NY’s medical marijuana program up in smoke?
Patients are leaving as legal weed flowers.
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Hempire State: CITY’s big-picture guide to legal weed in New York
Where’s my weed shop? Are those corner store sellers legal? We have the answers.
