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NY Correctional Officers Strike as Guards Face Murder Charges
A strike by correctional officers across New York state has entered its 16th day, causing disruptions at more than 30 prisons. Officers...
Tyronda James
Mar 52 min read
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Rochester Opens Healing Space for Crisis Responders
Dr. Melany J. Silas-Chandler ROCHESTER, N.Y. —  A new sanctuary in Rochester is providing frontline workers with a much-needed place to...
Tyronda James
Feb 102 min read
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Nurse Navigation Program Saves $7.3 Million by Redirecting 911 Calls
City of Rochester 911 Emergency center The Nurse Navigation program has helped nearly 7,000 non-emergency 911 callers find appropriate...
Tyronda James
Feb 61 min read
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New York Residents Must Have REAL ID to Fly Starting May 2025
DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder, along with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials and Monroe County Clerk Jamie...
Staff
Feb 52 min read
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Teen Artists Shine in New Exhibition at George Eastman Museum
All photos from Evoke: A Youthful Expression E voke: A Youthful Expression  is now on display at the George Eastman Museum, showcasing...
Staff
Jan 22 min read
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New York AG Secures $4.4M Settlement Over Gift Card Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday a $4.4 million settlement with Card Compliant LLC, a Kansas-based gift card...
Staff
Dec 27, 20242 min read
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Excelsior Scholarship Applications Open for 2025
The Excelsior Scholarship, a groundbreaking program offering free college tuition to eligible New York State residents, is now accepting...
Staff
Dec 26, 20242 min read
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Senator Samra Brouk’s Maternal Depression Screening Bill Signed Into Law
Senator Samra Brouk, D-55, Rochester In a significant step toward addressing maternal mental health and healthcare disparities, Governor...
Tyronda James
Dec 24, 20242 min read
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RCSD Provides Emotional Support Resources After Student’s Passing
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