International Transgender Day of Visibility
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Anyone who has gone through the process of legally changing their name knows it can take…
War disrupts Passover for New Yorkers traveling to Israel
The Jewish holiday of Passover begins Wednesday evening, but for some New Yorkers who were planning to travel…
Students offer free tax assistance to the community
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Filing taxes is no easy task. But at SUNY Brockport School of Business and Management, they’re helping…
‘No Kings’ rallies held across N.Y. state on Saturday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Thousands of demonstrations took place across the nation on Saturday, protesting the Trump administration, as…
Girls Forward provides teens with safe space to play sports
Girls Forward provides teenage girls ages 13 to 16 with a safe and empowering space to play and…
Multiple family centers in NY could close after funding cuts
LOCKPORT , N.Y. — Finding a place that’s the right fit for your family takes time, so when…
The Theater at Innovation Square to undergo major expansion
Officials have announced plans to turn The Theater at Innovation Square into a fully functioning performing arts center…
Creating an oasis in New York’s child care desert
New York state is helping ease a massive need for child care in Northern New York. Funding of…
New Yorkers enjoy first weekend of spring
New Yorkers are finally getting some relief from the cold, with temperatures reaching 60 degrees on Saturday. This…
Parents indicted after 4-year-old’s fatal fentanyl exposure in East Flatbush shelter • Brooklyn Paper
A 4-year-old boy in died after being exposed to fentanyl at a women’s shelter on March 4, 2025.…
Muslim New Yorkers prepare to celebrate Eid al-Fitr
Muslims in New York City will celebrate Eid al-Fitr this week. Below is a guide to the holiday,…
The Story of Bloodroot’ screens in Greenpoint March 22 with Bechdel Project • Brooklyn Paper
Annie Laurie Medonis, director of the documentary “A Culinary Uprising: The Story of Bloodroot,” spoke to Brooklyn Paper…