Local News
Avenue Blackbox Theatre receives $190K for improvements and jobs
By 
Editor
Rochester, New York – On Monday, The Avenue Blackbox Theatre, a center for theater, music, and community arts on Joseph Avenue, celebrated receiving $190,000. The facility debuted in 2018.
The theater claims that these funds came from a combination of grants and contributions and intends to use them for staff expansion and building upgrades. According to Avenue Blackbox, a $100,000 grant from State Senator Samra Brouk’s office provided the majority of the cash.
“At this point, we’re at a point where to sustain this impact we really really need to focus on creating jobs and opportunity here in this space and in this neighborhood,” said Reenah Golden, Founder and Artistic Director of the theater.
The theater’s Project Teen Fellow, Genesis Arrindell, gave a concert on Monday, and she was accompanied by a local keyboardist, Ariana Highsmith.
The Avenue Blackbox Theater intends to fill important leadership positions with new hires, including Alecia Scott, a former adolescent fellow who was employed on a full-time basis as a new receptionist.
-
New York4 days agoAttorney General Letitia James calls on federal court to uphold immigrant protections, stating that ending parole programs threatens human lives and the essential labor force across U.S. states
-
Crime & Safety2 weeks agoDeputies at Monroe County Jail prevent a major security risk after 30-year-old Kevin Williams attempts to smuggle razor blades and synthetic drugs into the facility, thwarted by a timely body scan
-
New York1 week agoFive-year prison sentence for New York man, Jonathan Larmore, marks a victory for market integrity, following his arrest for fraudulent manipulation of WeWork’s stock using a fictitious tender offer
-
Crime & Safety2 weeks agoLaw enforcement’s quick response prevents burglary at Van Bortel Ford dealership, with Monroe County Sheriff’s Office deploying drone teams and K9 units to apprehend three suspects attempting a break-in
-
New York1 week agoA key element of New York’s five-year housing strategy, Governor Hochul’s $270 million investment aims to create 1,800 new homes and enhance sustainability for a better future
-
New York1 week agoNew York Governor Kathy Hochul’s fiscal year 2026 budget proposal seeks to address mental health care disparities by empowering psychiatric nurse practitioners to play a greater role in involuntary admissions
-
Local News2 weeks agoBrockport’s Morgan-Manning House Museum brings history to life with a Spring 2025 program lineup, featuring local historians and fascinating stories of architectural loss, Medina Sandstone, and pioneering women cyclists
-
Local News2 weeks agoResidents of Rochester invited to a public event aimed at raising awareness on gun violence, where they will also sign the End Gun Violence Pledge, committing to collective action in fostering safer streets