Monroe County Executive Adam Bello’s call comes on the heels of a large gathering at a Rochester intersection in response to a triple shooting.
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Rochester City Council member eviscerated for post about black people and coronavirus
City Council member Jose Peo implored “Black Leaders” to get African Americans in line on physical distancing conventions.
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Longtime Monroe County Conservative Party leader Tom Cook dies at 73
Tom Cook led the party since 1979, and the Conservative endorsement was often key in many local elections.
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Cuomo directs employers to provide face masks to ‘essential’ employees
The end of New York’s deadliest week offered glimmers of hope as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an order directing employers to provide face masks to “essential” employees.
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More vital than ever, public-access stations ask Spectrum for help
The community-centered stations inform and connect neighbors, a role that’s vital amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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Brighton limits access to Corbett’s Glen Nature Park amid pandemic
Town Supervisor Bill Moehle said the 52-acre park has seen a spike in usage and that the trails are narrow.
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Hydroxychloroquine used to treat Rochester COVID-19 patients, but doctors urge caution
The head of infectious diseases at Rochester General Hospital called the efficacy of hydroxychloroquine on COVID-19 “clear as mud.”
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Mendoza: ‘Structural racism puts people of color in danger of COVID-19 disproportionately’
The Monroe County health commissioners said racial disparities in COVID-19 cases could be explained by unequal access to health care.
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Advocates urge Rochester district to balance cuts
The Children’s Agenda wants the district to pare back cuts to special education and English language learner programs.
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New York hits record daily death toll, but hospitalizations appear to stabilize
The news was two-pronged, at once reflective of devastating loss of life and hope.
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COVID-19 racial disparities are high, but not as pronounced locally
Monroe County data released Wednesday showed that people of color with COVID-19 are hospitalized at a disproportionately higher rate.
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Free RTS bus rides to continue through April 29
Regional Transit Service extended its fare waiver on Wednesday through April 29.
