Houses of worship can hold services; but will they?
Governor Andrew Cuomo says places of worship can host services with a quarter of their occupancy.
Thousands march through Rochester in anti-racism rally
People turned out Saturday for a massive demonstration in downtown Rochester in even greater numbers than the previous weekend.
Protest posters break free from marches
Project A.I.R. is creating inclusive ways to support the BLM movement through art.
Activists demand politicians dump money from police groups
Activists are calling on elected officials to donate money they received from police groups to bail funds and community organizations.
Hundreds gather outside the Monroe County Office Building in protest
Several hundred people gathered Friday outside the Monroe County Office Building to demonstrate for racial justice.
Legislators override Bello on elections bill in stinging rebuke
Monroe County legislators overrode a veto by County Executive Adam Bello, the first of his tenure, passing a bill to add six Board of Elections jobs.
Tackling race in film
CITY has compiled a spotlight of 25 films and miniseries focusing on race in America.
Album review: ‘Layers’
Animal Sounds wastes no time getting down to it on its new EP.
Commentary: There are two pandemics in America
The pandemic and string of high-profile violent incidents against black people are reminders of long existing disparities in the way people are treated in this country.
Park Avenue restaurants roar back to life
Park Avenue restaurants scrambled Thursday to accommodate the first lunch rush they’ve seen in months.
When Rochester cultural scene can reopen is an open question
When can Rochester’s museums, theatres, and festivals reopen? The answer, as told by the county’s top health official: “I have no idea.”
Outdoor dining can begin Thursday
Under the state’s reopening rules, diners must wear masks when not seated.
Kimberly and Beck are off the air. But for how long?
Kimberly and Beck have been fired. But history suggests their banishment from the airwaves won’t last forever.
Why am I protesting during a pandemic? There’s no choice.
The coronavirus has been an illness in this country for four months. Racial injustice has plagued this country for 400 years.
Prime Time Funk releases timely music video during turmoil
In the midst of racial injustice and a global pandemic, the 10-piece band Prime Time Funk has released a socially distanced music video for its still-relevant song, “Whatcha Gonna Do (When the World’s on Fire).”
Bello vetoes bill to boost Board of Elections staffing
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said he has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would increase staffing at the county Board of Elections.
Police and press clashes rise as ‘enemy of the people’ label seeps in
Four years of President Trump labeling journalists “the enemy of the people” has made it a lot easier for police to attack reporters.
Going online with cocktails, cannibals, and witches
With Rochester Cocktail Revival postponed, historian Maya Rook is filling the void with her History Happy Hour series online.
Protest organizers: Outsiders didn’t loot our city
Organizers of Rochester’s Black Lives Matter rally reject the narrative that outsiders were to blame for mayhem.
Judge gives Democrats authority to choose elections commissioner
A state judge gave MCDC the green light to elect a new elections commissioner, but the party’s lawyer says he will challenge the ruling.
Lost Borough closes, Heroes Brewing Company to take its place
After nearly six years, Lost Borough Brewing Company will close its doors, and Heroes Brewing Company will take over the facility.
Calendar preview: No pause on what matters
In response to injustice, many events are on hold as we reflect. Still, there is no pause on what matters. Black Lives Matter.
Support black-owned restaurants
Resources for local restaurants, cafes, and bakeries + reviews from our writers.
