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The ShinShinim divide in Pittsford

The ShinShinim program run by the Pittsford schools and the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester is a cultural exchange that brings Israeli high school graduates here. Some parents praise the program, but others say Muslim students have felt traumatized by it.

A connecting force in extended reality

Hired by UR to lead its Center for Extended Reality, Meta veteran Barry Silverstein says immersive technologies like virtual and augmented reality should operate as a system. “When we pull the pieces together,” he says, “the outcomes become more meaningful and valuable.”

Songs with a mission

The Caring Music Group, founded 15 years ago by Tony Falzano, is a musical troupe that supports small nonprofits in the Rochester area.

Songs with a mission

The Caring Music Group, founded 15 years ago by Tony Falzano, is a musical troupe that supports small nonprofits in the Rochester area.

New argument over the PAB

Rochester’s Police Accountability Board was in appellate court this week seeking to reclaim the authority to subpoena and investigate officers. Amid the uncertainty, the board continues to release oversight investigations and policy recommendations.