Community
A hockey night for warriors
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The Flower City Warriors hockey team will play and be honored at the Blue Cross Arena as part of the Rochester Americans’ Military Salute night.
Justice & Public Safety
On crime, Rochester turned the tide in 2024
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The number of homicides fell for the second straight year, and reported incidents were down across all categories.
Education
In narrow vote, RCSD board opts for new leadership
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Camille Simmons and Amy Maloy were elected president and vice president for 2025, succeeding Cynthia Elliott and Beatriz LeBron.
Culture
Voices to ring out for the William Warfield Scholarship Fund
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The “Let Freedom Sing” benefit concert in January will help raise money for scholarships granted to African American classical vocal musicians.
Education
RCSD budget deliberations begin
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Uncertainty over the largest budget gap in recent history and federal funding were top concerns at a board meeting last week.
Education
Preparation for the East EPO transition is underway
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Next fall, East schools are slated to return to direct RCSD control after nine years under the Educational Partnership Organization with UR’s Warner School.
Culture
Rochester Folk Art Guild hosts sale
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The 350-acre farm in the Finger Lakes is home to a hub of traditional fine art studios.
Community
Building skills for work and life
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Youth workforce development programs are fueling the future, but the funding squeeze is real.
Education
For scholarship recipient at RIT, the sky’s the limit
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Aerospace engineering student Amos Prince, one of 40 “Bridging the Dream” scholarship recipients, is pursuing studies to address the environmental impacts of aviation.
Culture
Garth Fagan showcase brings both the familiar and the new
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The company’s 2024 Home Showcase performances will feature a wide range of dances spanning its half-century history.