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With spotlight on Black maternal health crisis, efforts underway to eliminate disparities
Black pregnant women face a medical system which often feels as if it’s working against their needs, and advocates say it’s time for change.
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Rochester City School unions ask district to address safety concerns with police, parents balk
Student resource officers were eliminated in 2020, but growing issues with violence have some calling for a return.
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Paying tribute to The Colorblind James Experience
Former members of the Rochester rock band The Colorblind James Experience play two sold-out shows at Abilene Bar & Lounge this weekend.
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Hickey Freeman looks to add 100 jobs immediately
The fine clothier says a few clothing brands are planning to move their operations to Hickey Freeman’s factory on North Clinton Avenue.
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Lessons in inclusive birding at Braddock Bay Park
Tuesday’s free Adaptive and Inclusive Birding Workshop at Braddock Bay aims to remove barriers to the popular outdoor activity.
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Morelle, local booze-makers urge vigilance against spotted lanternfly
The spotted lanternfly poses a threat to New York’s vineyards and hop bines, and squashing the threat early is the best remedy.
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Consumer confidence nose-dives amid inflation, supply chain problems
A new poll from Siena College shows that consumer sentiment among New Yorkers dropped nearly 12 points since the second quarter.
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The Little renames theater for Jane and Larry Glazer
The Glazers were trustees of The Little and its parent, WXXI Public Media, and co-chaired the popular “Go Public” fundraising campaign.
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Finger Lakes governments could net $53 million from opioid lawsuits
Finger Lakes governments could receive more than $53 million for addiction treatment programs from settlements with pharmaceutical companies.
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Activists call for NY state to fund affordable housing at Hotel Cadillac
Activists are calling for state investment into the decaying hotel to give the city’s homeless population a place to stay.
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Witness Palestine Film Festival’s documentary-heavy 10th year
Marking one decade of activism, the Witness Palestine Film Festival continues its educational and human rights mission.
