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READ: State of the County 2013 Address

Juan Vazquez — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:55:30 +0000

Read the entire State of the County 2013 address from Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, delivered Thursday, May 23.

Boy Scouts Vote To Admit Openly Gay Members

Scott Neuman — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:37:38 +0000

The Boy Scouts of America has agreed for the first time to allow openly gay boys as members, but a vote of the organization's National Council left in place a ban on gay Scout leaders.

The Associated Press reports that of the local Scout leaders voting at their annual meeting in Texas, more than 60 percent supported the proposal. The policy change approved by the 1,400-member National Council would take effect Jan.

Boy Scouts Allow Gay Youths to Join

Juan Vazquez — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:32:54 +0000

(CNN) Openly gay youths will be allowed to join scouting, delegates to the annual meeting of the Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday. The organization's 1,400-member national council voted for the historic policy change, which will take effect January 1.

The resolution was adopted with more than 60% of the vote. "No youth may be denied membership in the Boy Scouts of America on the basis of sexual orientation or preference alone," says the approved resolution.

The BSA will maintain its ban on gay adult leaders.

Lt. Duffy Talks Tax-Free Zones on SUNY Campuses in Rochester

Carlet Cleare — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:13:08 +0000

Startups and expanding companies that set up shop on community and SUNY College campuses wouldn't have to pay state taxes for up to 10 years.

That’s under the governor's proposed "Tax Free NY" initiative to spur economic and business growth.

To talk about the tax break incentive, Lt. Bob Duffy visited The College at Brockport's Rochester Educational Opportunity Center in downtown Rochester Thursday. City, business and education leaders attended the event.

NY Education Commissioner Garners Support from ROC Business Leaders

Hélène Biandudi Hofer — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:53:13 +0000

New York Education Commissioner John King met with Rochester-area business leaders and educators Thursday. The goal of King’s visit was to garner support for the implementation of the Common Core Standards. New York is one of 46 states implementing the Common Core which is a set guidelines to help ensure students are prepared for college and the work-force. King said the business community can play a key role in assisting this effort.

Warplane Museum Gets "New" Name

Randy Gorbman — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:42:03 +0000

A local museum that promotes the display of vintage aircraft is changing its name. The 1941 Historical Aircraft Group in Geneseo is going back to its original name, the National Warplane Museum. That name had been used by a museum in Elmira, but they are no longer using that title since their mission is changing.

President of the Geneseo group, Austin Wadsworth, says the name change will help them market themselves better. The Geneseo museum has about 15 vintage warplanes.

Local Volunteer Tearfully Recounts First Day of Relief Work in Oklahoma

LeShea Agnew — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:45:17 +0000

Sarah Perkins, a long-time volunteer with The Greater Rochester Chapter of the American Red Cross says the sight in Oklahoma is "complete devastation and destruction."

Bands & Food Trucks At The Public Market

Randy Gorbman — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:30:27 +0000

Rochester officials have announced the lineup for two events coming up at the Public Market.

One of them is the free Bands on the Bricks concert series which debuts on July 12th, and continues each Friday night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through August 9th.

The bands appearing include Donna the Buffalo, Los Lonely Boys and Felice Brothers.

This Week on Need to Know Rochester - 5.24.13

Hélène Biandudi Hofer — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:27:06 +0000

Coming up this week on Need to Know Rochester we examine what could soon be a charter school boom in Monroe County. Also on the show, a look into the local private school Hope Hall. It caters to a special group of students who say it’s a place where everybody knows your name. And we continue our behind-the-scenes coverage of world-renowned sculptor Albert Paley’s latest work. Tune in this Friday at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. on WXXI-TV Channel 21 and Cable 11 or 1011.

Brooks To Deliver State of the County Address

Randy Gorbman — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:55:15 +0000

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks delivers her annual State of the County address Thursday evening at the Eastman Business Park, and we’ll have live coverage on AM 1370 WXXI and www.wxxi.org

Brooks will be talking about the key role the business park is playing in the effort to revitalize the local economy, and she’s also expected to discuss other job growth efforts.