Community
Alley revitalization effort underway in Rochester
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In addition to making alleys clean and safe, the city wants to improve bike and pedestrian connections. Completion of a yearlong study is expected by the end of summer.
Education
Rush-Henrietta weighs AI’s place in education
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A recent assembly that incorporated AI-generated artwork sparked protest by some students.
Development
Charlotte Street developer hopes to break ground next spring
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Hinge Homes is working to secure state funding to complete its purchase of 125 Charlotte St. from the city. It plans to build 11 townhomes in an effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities.
Community
Rochester joins effort to raise naloxone awareness
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Naloxone, better known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication used in harm-reduction efforts to reduce overdose fatalities.
Economy & Business
Workers begin contract negotiations with Mango Cannabis
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The Henrietta operation became the second dispensary in Rochester where employees have successfully organized for union representation.
Culture
Dance Theater x3 to stage collaborative series of performances
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Daystar Dance, Commotion Dance Theater, and Coffee Stain Dance Theater will present shows this week at the Multi-Use Community Cultural Center.
Community
Increased funding for housing access vouchers sought
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Activists and upstate mayors want Gov. Kathy Hochul to vastly boost funding for the state Housing Access Vouchers Program to combat the affordability crisis.
Community
Students organize May Day walkouts
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Rochester-area high school students walked out to protest the Trump administration and celebrate May Day, while advocacy groups and labor unions rallied downtown.
Community
Church without power for nearly a year in dispute with RG&E
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After a lengthy disagreement over payments and late fees, RG&E shut off power at Central Church of Christ, led by Minister Clifford Florence Sr.
Government & Politics
Monroe County puts new voting machines to the test
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The ExpressVoteXL electronic voting machine, which has been the focus of concerns about security and functionality, was used here in June’s elections.