Economy & Business
Event puts spotlight on startup accelerators
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Rochester-based Luminate NY is one of five organizations taking part in the Upstate Capital Association showcase.
GUEST OPINION
Assisted living communities need more rapid COVID tests
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The federal government has provided a limited supply of quick-turnaround tests but far short of what is needed. New York should provide them from its strategic stockpile.
Health & Science
A strategic step back
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Faced with a second wave of COVID cases, the region’s two top health systems have instituted a partial cutback of elective surgeries to free up beds and staff.
Community
Rochester reclaims the river
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Work continues on the $50 million Phase I of the ROC the Riverway project, an ambitious bid to leverage the value of the Genesee riverfront in the city.
Community
First phase of downtown skate park completed
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Roc City Skate Park opened in November, but COVID-19 restrictions have forced an indefinite closure.
Education
State-appointed monitor outlines plans for RCSD
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Shelley Jallow’s presentation highlighted the academic and financial challenges facing the city school district.
Community
Porter picked as new RMAPI leader
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Aqua Porter has served as interim executive director since Leonard Brock’s departure in May.
Economy & Business
Unemployment rate turns higher again
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After declining steadily since mid-summer, the jobless rate in Monroe County and regionwide increased in October. Employment remains 10 percent lower than a year ago.