Education
Clinton delivers commencement speech at Golisano Institute
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Former President Bill Clinton addressed students graduating from the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship.
Government & Politics
Councilmembers approve funding, but disagree on what caused delay
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Last week’s unanimous approval of $125,000 for refugee service organizations followed contentious disagreement on why the measure fell short at City Council’s June 16 meeting.
Justice & Public Safety
Foes protest plan to expand Batavia detention center
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The demonstrators want to block expansion of the facility, which is the main destination for undocumented immigrants detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New York.
Justice & Public Safety
High court ruling adds uncertainty, local experts say
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The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision allowing the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants could have broader impact.
Education
RIT Against ICE continues pressure campaign
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The group, with student and faculty members, is conducting a petition drive calling for an end to contracts between RIT and two companies with ties to ICE.
Economy & Business
Kiva Rochester reaches 10-year mark
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The microlending program for small businesses has facilitated more than $1.6 million in loans since its launch in 2016.
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.