Education
Expansion of SUNY Reconnect has local impact
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The program’s successes were highlighted during a visit to Monroe Community College by SUNY chancellor John King
Culture
Bahama Mama to reunite for 50th anniversary show
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The band’s embrace of reggae in the 1970s marks them as part of the earliest wave of American reggae.
Environment
From crypto to AI
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Greenidge Generation’s name change to Vulcan Infrastructure and Power reflects a major shift in business strategy for the operator of the embattled bitcoin mining plant on the shore of Seneca Lake.
Justice & Public Safety
Safe Streets Task Force called ‘crucial’ by RPD
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The task force—whose investigation of a drug ring led to more than 20 arrests announced last week—is a partnership between the Rochester Police Department and federal law enforcement.
Education
RPD contracts with city schools renewed
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The Rochester school board approved contracts for officers to be on-site at certain high schools during arrival and dismissal and at special events. The contract renewals had failed to pass last month.
Education
RPD’s return to schools uncertain
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The Rochester City School District board has not yet approved contracts to continue the presence of city police officers during arrival and dismissal at certain high schools and at sports or special events.
Four Questions
Not his life story, but his life purpose
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Leonard Brock returns to his hometown on a tour to promote his new book, a “leadership manifesto,” after years working in anti-poverty initiatives and systems change.
Culture
Scratching at the door for freedom
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georgie’s new album is a complex work that expresses frustration at modern society while also finding the joy in scraped knees.
Education
Golisano Institute focusing on graduate excellence
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Entering its fourth year, the nontraditional business school seeks to prove its model works through graduate success.
Community
A step toward universal child care?
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A new pilot program in Monroe County could be an important move toward making early childhood care universal in New York. Challenges remain, however.