Education
RIT named to U.S.-Japan semiconductor network
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Rochester Institute of Technology is one of six U.S. universities involved in the partnership launched by Micron, the National Science Foundation and other partners.
Community
ESL awards nearly $9 million in grants to nonprofits
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The credit union gave 119 grants in the first quarter to organizations that provide critical services and programs for individuals, children, youth and families.
Government & Politics
Rochester seeks community-led effort on lead removal
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The “Get the Lead Out Together” campaign launched this week aims to create a comprehensive water service line inventory and aid replacement efforts.
Economy & Business
Casana receives FDA clearance for smart toilet seat
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The regulatory clearance for measuring heart rate and oxygen saturation brings its Heart Seat closer to entry in the marketplace.
Economy & Business
Coca-Cola picks Webster for $650 million facility
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The 745,000-square-foot fairlife milk production facility is expected to create up to 250 jobs.
Justice & Public Safety
Measure proposes $7.3 million boost to sheriff’s office
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The “unprecedented investment” in the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will put more deputies on the road and create a Regional Investigative Operations Center.
Economy & Business
Karma Sauce to expand in Monroe, Ontario counties
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The company says its $1 million expansion will create nearly 40 new jobs over the next five years.
Education
Imagine RIT to mark its 15th year
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The creativity and innovation festival at Rochester Institute of Technology will feature 354 exhibits involving more than 2,200 students, faculty, and staff.
Education
Lam donates $15.7 million to UR
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The latest gift from alumnus and trustee Evans Lam will expand resources for undergraduate students and address other needs at the university.
Government & Politics
Rochester gets funds from Living Cities program
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The $550,201 allocated to Rochester is part of $3.2 million in grants from Living Cities, which aims to address the root causes of systemic inequity in U.S. cities.