Community
ESL’s community impact grants in 2020 topped $20 million
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Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, its team put increased emphasis on resilience.
Government & Politics
Zach King’s rapid rise
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The 28-year-old, who got his first job in politics only five years ago, today leads the Monroe County Democratic Committee. He aims to help the at-times fractious party achieve a long-sought goal: winning a majority in the County Legislature.
Health & Science
Why declaring victory over COVID now is risky
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In the 1918 influenza outbreak, Rochester responded quickly and effectively. But after the restrictions were lifted, more people got sick and died of the flu than during the height of the pandemic.
Economy & Business
NextCorps to launch software industry accelerator
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The move is a bid to leverage talent at RIT and UR to help non-technical founders in jumpstarting new businesses and economic growth.
Economy & Business
Bausch + Lomb’s uncertain future
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The eye-health unit of Bausch Health Cos., which employs 1,100 locally, might be sold to a private equity firm or spun off.
Letter from Washington
Going wild near Washington
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The National Wildlife Visitor Center at Patuxent Research Refuge is home to a research facility and the largest undisturbed area —with forests, meadows, and lakes—in the intensely developed Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Health & Science
A bid to boost COVID vaccinations
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Common Ground Health has launched a speakers bureau to combat misconceptions and ensure that everyone eligible to be vaccinated gets a shot.
Community
A grass-roots response to injustice
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The Community Justice Initiative is focused on stopping racial violence, uplifting the African-American community.
Economy & Business
A taste of hope
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Local restaurateurs whose businesses have survived the pandemic look ahead with cautious optimism.
Events
Beacon event to explore alternative energy’s potential
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Three local experts will discuss the rapidly-evolving technology and what it could mean for the Rochester region.