Community
Sister Cities of Rochester responds to war in Ukraine
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The community continues decades-long relationship with people of Novgorod, Russia, and Irondequoit residents send support to partners in Poltava, Ukraine.
Community
Roots revealed
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The history of a house is the history of a community. A writer explores the story of a family long forgotten.
Community
A long history of caring
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Hillside Children’s Center marked 185 years of service last month. As it looks ahead, the organization identifies mental health services as a growing need.
Community
HHS chief spokesperson’s Rochester roots
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Sarah Lovenheim leads public affairs for the Department of Health and Human Services, managing an 80-person division.
Community
Revitalizing from the ground up
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Connected Communities, a public/private partnership focused on building up the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods, offers a new community-based approach to break the cycle of poverty. Can it be replicated?
Community
A tough time for small nonprofits
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Increased competition for employees and other pandemic effects have put added pressure on social service agencies.
Community
The outlook for Haiti brightens
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With a proposed new leader there, Rochester residents Pepin Accilien and Ed Hourihan hope to be able to resume helping the troubled island nation.
Community
RMAPI sets policy agenda for 2022
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The Rochester Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative’s priorities include more livable wages and an inclusive pandemic recovery.
Community
United Way launches six-county campaign
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All new and increased donations to United Way’s Community Impact Fund will be matched, up to $500,000, through the Canandaigua National Bank & Trust 6-County Challenge Grant.
Health & Science
The pandemic divide
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In a new Rochester Beacon survey, a large majority express pessimism about the six-month outlook for COVID-19—and many point a finger at the unvaccinated and those who won’t wear a mask.