Entrepreneurship & Innovation
RIT to receive nearly $10 million for space research
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The university will get $9.9 million to lead USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 3 work on advanced space power and propulsion.
Justice & Public Safety
Rochester officials mark gains against gun violence
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Through the summer months that typically are the most violent each year, the city hit its lowest rate in years.
Culture
The RPO makes ‘Contact’ with Time for Three
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At last weekend’s opening concerts of the orchestra’s 101st season, the virtuoso string trio dazzled the crowd in a performance of “Contact,” a Grammy Award-winning composition by Eastman alumnus Kevin Puts.
Letters
How higher expectations can drive student achievement in Rochester
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September is National Literacy Month, a time to reflect on the state of literacy across the United States. Here in Rochester, New York, the statistics are deeply concerning. According to recent data, only 11.4% of third-grade students in the Rochester City School District are reading at grade level. This is an urgent crisis that demands our attention. We often hear explanations for low academic performance in Rochester’s schools that point to poverty.
Government & Politics
In donations, Harris vs. Trump is no contest
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The latest filings for Monroe County show the vice president has raised nearly twice as much as Donald Trump, her Republican rival in this year’s presidential race.
Economy & Business
ESL to acquire Generations Bank for $26.2 million
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In a deal that ESL Federal Credit Union said will allow it to grow its footprint and offerings in the Finger Lakes region, the company is acquiring Generations Bank and its parent company.
Justice & Public Safety
Work to gain passage of Daniel’s Law continues
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The legislation, which would create a statewide framework for mental health and substance use crisis response, was introduced after the 2020 death of Daniel Prude.
Letters
Washington should boost clean energy projects
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The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is needed to help speed the implementation of clean energy projects.
Economy & Business
Four more startups graduate from RIT incubator program
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After raising around $15 million in capital combined, four local startups targeting diverse markets graduated from the RIT Venture Creations Incubator last week.
Culture
More Fire Glass Studio hosts rare print exhibition
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Syl Labrot’s work will be displayed in conjunction with Visual Studies Workshop.