Health & Science
UR Medicine creates in-hospital nursing home units
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The move at Strong Memorial and Highland hospitals comes in response to the COVID-19 surge and nursing shortage.
Health & Science
COVID and the nursing crunch
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Hospitals’ nursing shortage is not new, but the pandemic has pushed it to crisis levels. Many RNs have quit long-held jobs—some due to burnout, others to become higher-paid “travelers.”
Beacon Notes
The ‘Bells’ heard ’round the world
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The Rochester Beacon story on a Brighton elementary school’s decision to drop “Jingle Bells” from its music curriculum has sparked news coverage—and a torrent of online comments—around the nation and across the globe.
Health & Science
New COVID cases in Monroe County top 4,000
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The 4,094 new COVID cases Wednesday are up from 754 a week ago, reflecting a holiday surge.
Four Questions
One year after Jan. 6, American democracy remains at risk
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The potential for political violence continues to pose a threat to our democracy, says Gretchen Helmke, a University of Rochester political scientist and a founding member of Bright Line Watch.
Economy & Business
Merger boosts Armbruster Capital growth
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Joining forces with Apex Advisors creates a firm with more than $725 million in assets under management.
Government & Politics
Malik Evans: ‘Rochester, our time is now’
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In his inaugural speech, the city’s new mayor told the community that “together we will chart a path that will build a bridge to Rochester’s future.”
Health & Science
Hochul warns of rise in COVID numbers
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With infections and hospitalizations increasing, the governor says “wider steps” to combat the pandemic may be necessary.
Beacon Notes
Rochester Beacon again tops NewsMatch goal
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Individual donors gave more than $20,000 during NewsMatch, the nation’s largest grassroots fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations.