Carmen Hammond

Editor

I was born and raised right here in Rochester and I'm proud being part of the great community. I've always dreamed of becoming part of the journalism industry, and now, I can say I made it. Writing is my passion.

Local News5 months ago

Chamber of Commerce honored for excellence in employee support and organizational values as it earns Top Workplaces title in highly competitive metro area

Rochester, New York – In a notable acknowledgment of its commitment to workplace excellence, the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce has been recognized as a winner...
Local News5 months ago

CAP Court brings daily, consistent arraignment schedule to Monroe County, enabling quicker access to legal counsel and support services for defendants

Monroe County, New York – In a significant move to reform the criminal justice system in Monroe County, the Centralized Arraignment Part Court (CAP Court) was...
New York6 months ago

Syracuse chosen as launch site for New York State’s ON-RAMP initiative aiming to retrain workers and fuel economic growth along the I-90 manufacturing corridor

Syracuse, New York – In a significant stride toward revitalizing upstate New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the selection of the 1300 South Salina Street...
Lifestyle6 months ago

Rochester teens invited to explore jobs, internships, and training at ROC Youth Fair on Saturday, part of city’s push to empower future workforce

Rochester, New York – This Saturday, East High School at 1801 E. Main St. will be bustling with activity as it hosts the 4th Annual ROC...
Local News6 months ago

Sale of town-owned land in Henrietta moves forward with permissive referendum process allowing residents 30 days to file petition for public vote

Henrietta, New York – In a recent development in the town of Henrietta, local authorities have moved forward with the decision to sell a piece of...
Crime & Safety6 months ago

Amid financial collapse of 23andMe, New York AG warns consumers of risks to genetic privacy and outlines step-by-step instructions to delete personal data and DNA samples

New York – In a significant move to protect consumer privacy, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued a consumer alert specifically aimed at customers...
New York6 months ago

LaGuardia Airport connectivity gets major boost as New York Gov. Hochul unveils transformative Q70 bus enhancements, including expressway bus lanes and increased service

New York City, New York – In a significant push to enhance connectivity to LaGuardia Airport, Governor Kathy Hochul, along with the Port Authority of New...
New York6 months ago

Attorney General Letitia James and HCR re-regulate 21 apartments in East Harlem after investigation finds Emerald Equity illegally deregulated and overcharged tenants

New York – In a significant development for New York City’s housing landscape, Attorney General Letitia James and Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas...
Crime & Safety6 months ago

NYPD officers cleared in deadly encounter with Nathan Scott after OSI determines use of force followed commands and aligned with imminent threat standards, New York AG Letitia James’ report claims

New York – On March 18, 2024, Nathan Scott tragically lost his life following an encounter with New York City Police Department officers in Brooklyn. The...
Local News6 months ago

Urban League of Greater Rochester honors Bob Duffy with 2025 Community Impact Award at 60th Anniversary Gala celebrating decades of service and transformative leadership

Rochester, New York – Last month, the Urban League of Greater Rochester celebrated its 60th Anniversary Gala, marking an important milestone with an event that brought...

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Chamber of Commerce honored for excellence in employee support and organizational values as it earns Top Workplaces title in highly competitive metro area

CAP Court brings daily, consistent arraignment schedule to Monroe County, enabling quicker access to legal counsel and support services for defendants

Syracuse chosen as launch site for New York State’s ON-RAMP initiative aiming to retrain workers and fuel economic growth along the I-90 manufacturing corridor

Rochester teens invited to explore jobs, internships, and training at ROC Youth Fair on Saturday, part of city’s push to empower future workforce

Sale of town-owned land in Henrietta moves forward with permissive referendum process allowing residents 30 days to file petition for public vote

Amid financial collapse of 23andMe, New York AG warns consumers of risks to genetic privacy and outlines step-by-step instructions to delete personal data and DNA samples

LaGuardia Airport connectivity gets major boost as New York Gov. Hochul unveils transformative Q70 bus enhancements, including expressway bus lanes and increased service

Attorney General Letitia James and HCR re-regulate 21 apartments in East Harlem after investigation finds Emerald Equity illegally deregulated and overcharged tenants

NYPD officers cleared in deadly encounter with Nathan Scott after OSI determines use of force followed commands and aligned with imminent threat standards, New York AG Letitia James’ report claims

Urban League of Greater Rochester honors Bob Duffy with 2025 Community Impact Award at 60th Anniversary Gala celebrating decades of service and transformative leadership

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Wi-Fi-equipped workforce shuttle meets Rochester residents where they are with one-on-one job help

Rochester’s 2025-26 budget cuts $27M but preserves key services and investments

Governor Hochul pushes farm-to-school model with new funding to tackle food insecurity

Lead-free future begins in Albany as first project under $100M grant program breaks ground

Governor Hochul touts $18M infrastructure upgrade to ease travel in Central New York

Rochester Animal Services sees brighter future with investment in community outreach and care

Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas return for 2025 season in Rochester with free admission

Rochester celebrates music and togetherness with Party in the Park 2025 lineup

Rochester launches diverse activities from yoga to entrepreneurship for school break week

Community gardens, murals, and youth programs among initiatives funded by NIA grants in Rochester