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1. Continued Affordable Housing Crisis Between fiscal years 2024 and 2025, average fair-market rents for one-bedroom apartments climbed...

While presidential elections dominate headlines, the decisions made in your city hall affect your daily life more than those made in...

Ever find yourself doom-scrolling past bedtime, only to wake up groggy, anxious, and wondering where the last two hours went? You’re not...

Mental health challenges in children are more common than many realize—and they often go unnoticed. Anxiety, depression, trauma, and even...

In the heart of Rochester, where daily stress meets systemic struggle, mental health is too often overlooked. But for Chiara "KeeKee"...

By Chiara "KeeKee" Smith When people ask me why I decided to run for Rochester City Council, I always start with one word: community. I...

Affordable housing isn’t just a policy issue—it’s a human one. In Rochester, New York, too many families are struggling to find safe,...

Chiara "KeeKee" Smith When considering candidates for Rochester's City Council at-large positions, Chiara "KeeKee" Smith stands out as an...

Across Rochester, food banks are bracing for impact as the federal government slashes crucial funding for food assistance programs. The...

By Chiara | Candidate for Rochester City Council Affordable housing is not just a talking point—it's a lifeline. In Rochester, families...

By:  Chiara for City Council Team In Rochester, New York, where nearly 60% of residents are renters , the fight for tenant rights is not...

Posted by:   Chiara for City Council Team Date:   April 6, 2025 The opioid crisis is not just a statistic — it’s a daily reality for too...

Gun violence is not just a headline—it’s a heartbreak that too many Rochester families know all too well. Every shooting in our city...