When the enslaved people of Texas were informed they were free, it was a Sodus native who delivered the news.
Beth Adams
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Pandemic was a sleep thief; cognitive behavioral therapy can help
The pandemic delivered a perfect recipe for insomnia: Stress, anxiety, and depression brought on by prolonged isolation and uncertainty.
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“Mission Accomplished”: Conkey Cruisers founder sees the end of the road
With a loss of donations, a rise in dirt bikes, and widespread violence, the Conkey Cruisers are drawing to a natural conclusion.
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New upstate tourism campaign appeals to cravings for local food
“Upstate Eats Trail” is a new online travel guide designed to boost tourism and steer road-trippers toward beloved food stops.
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Mixed messaging confuses organizers about whether to hold events
With Park Avenue and Corn Hill festivals canceled for 2020, some say there are inconsistent and confusing messages on what is and isn’t safe.
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Hilton elementary school principal charged with sexually abusing students
Northwood Elementary School Principal Kirk Ashton has been arraigned on charges of sexually abusing at least nine young boys at the school
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Monroe County suspends use of J&J vaccine at urging of feds
The CDC and the FDA called for a temporary stop to the “one-and-done” vaccine after six recipients developed blood clots.
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Program helps ‘secondary survivors’ support loved ones in abusive relationships
RESOLVE’s new Secondary Survivor program will provide services to people with loved ones in abusive relationships.
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Task force to tackle internet access gaps, inequities in Monroe County
Of particular concern is how the county might provide high-speed internet to households in need for free or at a low cost.
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When ‘om’ can help you take care of mom
Meditation and mindfulness are coping tools for stressed-out caregivers.
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Sexually transmitted disease rates soar in Monroe County
A spike in STDs was seen across Monroe County in 2020, including a 77 percent increase in gonorrhea.
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FLCC wins grant to fight student food insecurity
Finger Lakes Community College is among 17 schools that were awarded SUNY grants to purchase refrigerators for their food pantries.
