Justice & Public Safety
State to help Monroe County combat car thefts
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Gov. Kathy Hochul, who was in Rochester for the announcement, says plans include fast-tracking funds for law enforcement technology and equipment.
Culture
Fringe Festival begins with ‘Exit’ as its centerpiece
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The U.S. premiere of Cirque Inextremiste’s show is one of more than 500 performances across 31 venues in the festival’s 12th season.
Culture
Clothesline Art Festival set for this weekend
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The festival will showcase more than 300 artists in a two-day juried event on the Memorial Art Gallery’s grounds.
Development
Affordability in the suburbs
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New affordable housing is coming to Perinton, where changing population demographics and housing demands have heightened the need for a mix of residences for different income levels.
Education
RIT boosts lab space to keep pace with expanding research
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The strategy to deploy nearly 60,000 square feet of space includes the RIT Research Building, now under construction.
Community
Gebell to lead Levine Center to End Hate
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Monica Gebell, director of community relations at the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, has been named to succeed Karen Elam, who is joining the Jewish Council of Public Affairs.
Community
Pilot program to provide assistance at Hall of Justice
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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and the 7th Judicial District are collaborating to operate a help desk for individuals and families involved in court proceedings.
Development
City to increase supply of affordable homes
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Developed by the Rochester Housing Authority, the project will add 53 new affordable homes in the Beechwood neighborhood.
Community
EPIC Women’s Conference returns
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The two-day series of workshops, hosted by LaShunda Leslie-Smith, is a “whole-life conference” that is expected to draw hundreds of women from all over the region.
Health & Science
UR pain researcher lands $8.3 million in federal grants
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Paul Geha M.D.’s ongoing research focuses on the correlation between brain structure and chronic pain.