Justice & Public Safety
Judge dismisses federal challenge to Rochester’s sanctuary policy
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The case was dismissed without prejudice, allowing the government to refile.
Health & Science
Rochester Regional Health to expand access to genetic screening
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GenoWell, a new community research initiative, offers no-cost DNA testing to help residents identify inherited health risks and make proactive decisions about their care.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Rochester hosts New York State Innovation Summit
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The two-day event, which starts today, centers on emerging technologies and is expected to draw more than 500 attendees.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
State renews AMPrint Center’s contract for 10 years
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The center at RIT was launched in 2015 to help New York become a global leader in 3D-printing technologies.
Health & Science
Cancer researchers receive $3 million federal grant
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Two Wilmot Cancer Institute researchers are working to develop a new generation of treatments for pancreatic cancer.
Culture
ROC in the Ruins festival debuts Saturday
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The new community festival featuring live music, food and activities will take place in St. Joseph’s Park downtown.
Community
Richardson’s Canal House serves final meals
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The Bushnell’s Basin restaurant, in business for nearly a half-century, closed permanently today.
Justice & Public Safety
Green named Monroe County district attorney
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Gov. Kathy Hochul appointed Irondequoit Town Judge Brian Green to replace Sandra Doorley, who stepped down at the end of August.
Education
Eastman School receives record gift from Joan and Jeff Beal
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The historic multimillion-dollar gift from the Beals, Eastman alumni, will fund a major expansion of Eastman’s Beal Institute for Film Composition and Contemporary Media, which the couple established in 2015.
Community
Monroe County sets funds to expand digital access
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Partnering with Community Broadband Networks, the county is allocating $4.2 million to provide reliable and affordable high-speed internet access to low-income neighborhoods in the city of Rochester.