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Join the discussion Sunday 1/30 2 pm Public Defender Jill Paperno
The Public Defenders Office no longer represents misdemeanors and violations that occur in the City of Rochester. According to the Monroe...
Battle Over Mask Mandate
Are New Yorkers stuck in a tug of war over Governor Kathy Hochul's mask mandate? The divide over mask mandate is growing, as the interim governor extends it to February 10 after a Supreme Court justice ruled mask mandates are unconstitutional.
Gender is fluid, why isn’t race?
In 2015, many crucified Rachel Dolezal for parading around as a Black woman. At that time, the topic of "Transracial" had rarely (if...
Is your child suffering from lead poisoning?
According to the City of Rochester's website, hundreds of children in our area are tested and found to have elevated blood lead levels....
REFRESHED APPROACH TO APPLICATION PROCESS FOR MONROE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER
Search for Monroe County Public Defender begins; Updated application process ensures bipartisan and community input Monroe County...
Who is Sojourner Truth?
According to historical reports, Sojourner Truth was born Isabella Baumfree in 1797. The freedom fighter was born into slavery and...
Youth-in-the-Gap with Isaiah Santiago
Isaiah spoke with Monroe County Legislators Carolyn Hoffman and Mercedes Vazquez Simmons to take a dive into politics from a young...
What would Martin Luther King Jr. think?
Part 2: Tocsin Magazine and Save Rochester continued conversations with community leaders regarding MLK's opinion on various issues in...
What would Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. think?
Part 1: Tocsin Magazine and Save Rochester sat down with community leaders in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The group discussed...
Is Rochester ready for a movement?
The community weighs in on topics of a movement and more.
Free bus passes, legal representation for evictions, & more
Tocsin Media & Marketing LLC is dedicated to providing our community with vital resources. Please inform your family, friends, and...
Conversation on the life of Cuba Gooding Sr.
Tocsin Magazine's Everything Old Skool Podcast tackles the good times with the late Cuba Gooding Sr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. we salute you
On January 15, 1929, a king was born. His contribution to the world would deliver a movement so powerful decades after his assassination,...
Superintendent accused of personal "vendetta" for school closures
Vice President Beatriz LeBron accused Superintendent Lesli Myers-Small and her staff of a personal vendetta against the administrations...
The Community Reporters weigh in on Sabrina LaMar
Monroe County Legislature President Sabrina LaMar is the first Black woman to hold the position. Our Community Reporters weigh in on...
Tristan Thompson suffering from mental illness?
Is NBA player Tristan Thompson suffering from a mental illness? The serial cheater known as Khloe Kardashian's baby's daddy is in the...
Beatriz LeBron too ghetto to serve as vice president of the school board?
Commissioner Willa Powell accused Beatriz LeBron of being unprofessional and unqualified to serve as vice president of the board....
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In September of 2021, Tocsin surveyed our supporters to determine what changes they wanted to see. Many of you stated that you wanted to...
Howard Eagle turns up heat on Councilman Jose Peo: racism, colorism & more
Part 2: Councilman Jose Peo tackles being an outspoken politician on social media after comments some in the Black community labeled as...
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