Rochester Newspapers A Brief Overview 

When the good citizens of Rochester New York think of newspapers, the first name that inevitably comes up is the Democrat and Chronicle. But while it is without a doubt the largest publication in town, it is far from the only one. Here is just a sampling of the wide range of Rochester NY newspapers available to the public.

1. City Newspaper. Styled as the “alternative newsweekly” for Rochester, the City Newspaper (often just called “The City”) is a progressive paper with a heavy arts focus and a proud liberal bias. It also boasts a massive classified section, serving to further connect people with each other.

2. The Empty Closet. The oldest LGBTQ newspaper in New York State, and published by the Gay Alliance of Genesee Valley. In 2011 they made digitizations of the previous forty years of publication (More …)