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We’re in this together; let’s act like it
Everything points to us being on the first rung of the curve of this epidemic. How high that roller coaster climbs is up to each of us.
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Monroe County has first coronavirus death
The patient died at Rochester General Hospital and officials said “complicating factors” contributed to the death.
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Jury trials suspended, town and village courts closed
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley says she may seek an exception to the order to halt convening grand juries.
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Coronavirus cases in Monroe County rise to 10; Greece public schools community told to monitor for symptoms
Monroe County has confirmed eight new cases of coronavirus bringing the total number of infected people in the county to 10.
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Coronavirus forces The Little to go dark
The Little Theatre has become the latest in a long list of cultural institutions in Monroe County to shutter citing concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Accused comedian Woody Battaglia issues statement, acknowledges wrongdoing
Exiled from the Rochester comedy scene amid allegations of sexual assault and sexual harassment, Woody Battaglia issued a lengthy statement in which he admitted to some inappropriate behavior.
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U of R, SUNY cancel in-person classes in response to coronavirus
U of R, SUNY have directed all students to return home and take their classes online out of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
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Commentary: RCSD’s dumbed-down diploma giveaway
When 40 percent of RCSD high school graduates earn a diploma that until recently was reserved for students with disabilities, something stinks.
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More charges for ex-Rochester Housing Authority boss George Moses
A Florida timeshare. A cruise. New York Knicks tickets. Guns and a membership in the NRA.These are a few of the things that federal prosecutors allege George Moses bought with money earmarked for poor people.
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Soul to Sole
To observe the St. Joseph’s House of Hospitality’s foot clinic is to be humbled. To partake in it is an act of humility and courage.
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Commentary: The Catholics on South Avenue
There is no mystery to what is going on at St. Joe’s. Its volunteers are taking the biblical teachings to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, and clothe the needy at their word.
