Health & Science
Golisano pledges $50M toward new UR institute
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The gift will establish the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the UR Medical Center.
Culture
The Jazz Festival at 21
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As the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival starts its third decade, co-producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent remain focused on their vision: to present one of the finest and most well-run festivals in the world.
Development
Momentum toward 2034
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Adopted nearly five years ago, Rochester’s comprehensive plan—its blueprint for growth and development as the city heads toward its 200th birthday—has seen significant progress toward its goals.
Beacon Notes
Help foster the next generation of journalists
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The Beacon’s internship program has been formalized as the Oasis Project—countering news deserts with student journalists. The program is the focus of this year’s Beacon Community News Fund campaign, which starts Monday.
Culture
Area arts organizations receive NEA grants
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The National Endowment for the Arts awarded a total of nearly $150,000 to five organizations in the Rochester region.
Economy & Business
Springboard opens second application round
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The regional prize competition, which aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Rochester, Buffalo and the Southern Tier, will hand out $600,000 in total awards this year.
Justice & Public Safety
Monroe County gets more than $24 million for law enforcement
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Most of the state funds, for new technology and equipment to improve public safety, will go to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office and Rochester Police Department.
Education
Davitts establish $1M endowed scholarship at RIT
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The scholarship will offer financial aid to students pursuing studies in STEM.
Community
Helping refugees on the road to self-sufficiency
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A five-year, $5.4 million grant will enable Catholic Charities Family and Community Services ramp up assistance with job preparation and placement.
Community
Rochester’s Healthy ROC Grocer program debuts
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Twenty-four grocers are now part of the program, which identifies and increases awareness of small grocers that offer nutritious foods in city neighborhoods.