Community
NY aims to boost high-speed, affordable broadband
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The program, with money from the federal American Rescue Plan Act, is designed to fund broadband infrastructure to and in low-income housing buildings.
Community
Lilac Festival promoter withdraws from event
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Jeff Springut has run the annual festival since 2012. Monroe County officials say Springut’s pullout will not affect the 2024 event.
Community
Tunes for Tanks
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The Lima-based Ugandan Water Project holds its annual concert fundraiser tonight for a record target of nine rainwater collection systems.
Community
SJNC to celebrate 30 years with community health fair
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St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center will host the event on Dec. 8. It will also offer interactive tours.
Community
A UR campus rally in support of Palestinians
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A rally on the University of Rochester campus focused on the suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza and the need to “free Palestine,” but was conspicuously silent about Israel’s right to exist.
Community
A march for Jews, now and long ago
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In 1987, when the Freedom Sunday for Soviet Jews rally drew 250,000 to Washington, America was united in support. On Tuesday, even more people marched in the nation’s capital to support Israel’s right to defend itself, to demand the release of hostages—and to decry the rise of antisemitism.
Community
After 30 years, a new mission
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The Women’s Foundation of Genesee Valley is marking its anniversary with a redefined approach and pair of community events focused on removing barriers to success.
Community
Trillium Health receives nearly $5 million in funding
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The money is part of Bring Monroe Back, the county’s plan to distribute funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.
Community
Understanding Israel: A conversation with Meredith Dragon
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On Tuesday, Meredith Dragon, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester, returned from a visit to Israel. The Rochester Beacon spoke with her to learn more about Israel in the wake of the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks by Hamas as well as the history of Israeli-Palestinian relations.
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Palestinian Americans here voice support for Gaza cease-fire
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Local Palestinian Americans who attended a recent rally want Rochester’s elected officials to push the U.S. government to address the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.