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The Rochester Museum & Science Center is recruiting ambassadors to get the word out about next year’s total eclipse. Local town supervisors are concerned about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s housing initiative. And a recent graduate of the Rochester City School District says he plans to run for elected office this year.
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Local organizations are helping people with disabilities enter the workforce by connecting them to potential employers.
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Catchy, compelling songwriting is a precious resource, and one Rochester band is hoarding songwriters like the well’s about to go dry.
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A center for teens in Rochester is to be named after two of the most prominent community organizers.
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RSV cases have surged this season, including here in Rochester, and some parents are experiencing the worst of it firsthand.
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An ongoing mental health crisis affecting college students has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. And the largest class of New York State Forest Rangers just graduated, ready to fight fires, patrol state land, and conduct search and rescues.
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Developers have begun construction on an ambitious, multi-year plan to build up a challenged Rochester neighborhood.
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Some people with disabilities report a lack of trust and comfort in relationships with their primary care physicians. One program hopes that training doctors can make a difference.
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Rochester's Central Library is brimming with books and other items that people check out each day, but we look deeper and find some real treasures.
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There have been a lot of local debates around library books recently, specifically books that address sexuality and sex education for young kids. It reflects a national trend of book banning efforts in schools and children's libraries. We talk to a local librarian about some of the books being labeled as problematic.