April Franklin

A crowd of abortion rights supporters gathered on Parcel 5 in Rochester on Saturday, May 7, 2022, for a rally, organized by Planned Parenthood.

State

Abortion rights supporters rally in downtown Rochester, joined by the NY Health Commissioner and other officials

April Franklin

A rally in downtown Rochester on Saturday in support of abortion rights drew hundreds of people to Parcel 5 including a number of state and local officials, including New York State Health Commissioner, Dr. Mary Bassett.

Lewis Stewart, president of United Christian leadership Ministries, speaks about an initiative to address racism and bias in judicial proceedings at a press conference on March 29, 2022.

Racial Equity

New Rochester program seeks to address bias and racism in the state's court system

April Franklin

Volunteers are needed for a new Rochester initiative to address implicit bias and systemic racism in courtrooms.

Rochester historian David Anderson (center) poses with protege Michelle Daniels (left) and state Sen. Samra Brouk after receiving the New York State Liberty Medal.

Arts & Culture

Frederick Douglass historian receives NYS' highest honor

April Franklin

Over the weekend, Frederick Douglass historian David Anderson was honored with the New York state Liberty Medal. The Liberty Medal is the highest civilian honor that a state resident can receive and is given for lifetime achievement and exceptional community acts.

Not the toilet paper shortage of 2020, but supply chain issues hitting grocery stores

April Franklin

The COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the supply of certain retail items, but it's not toilet paper and water this time around.

State

State vaccine mandate raises questions for healthcare workers and employers

April Franklin

The vaccine mandate issued by New York State this week raises questions for healthcare workers and employers.