The governor said the hospitals will get the ventilators back or will be reimbursed so they can buy new ones.
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Monroe County deputies field fewer domestic violence, theft calls in March amid pandemic
Calls to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for domestic violence, mental health, and thefts fell in March, countering a trend across the country.
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Monroe County COVID-19 death toll rises to 10
The COVID-19 death toll in Monroe County his 10 on Thursday.
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State budget amends bail reform, adds crimes to list eligible for bail
State lawmakers compromised on an amendment to the controversial bail reform law in the budget, adding crimes that will now be eligible for bail again, including second-degree burglary, promoting child pornography, and vehicular manslaughter.
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Urban agriculture regroups as Rochester halts permits for community gardens
Advocates, activists, and policymakers are wrestling with what community gardening and growing looks like in a pandemic.
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Jazz Festival canceled; fall date being considered
Rochester’s heavy summer festival season has already taken many hits, including the cancellation of the Lilac Festival.
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Annual report on Rochester has no surprises on racial, economic disparities
The city of Rochester’s 33 percent poverty rate is well above county and statewide figures, according to ACT Rochester.
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Wegmans says workers can wear masks, gloves
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart had urged the company to let workers wear protective equipment.
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Monroe County sees second straight day of record COVID-19 case increases
Like elsewhere in the country, Monroe County is seeing an acceleration of confirmed coronavirus cases.
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State bails out RCSD with $35M, district will get fiscal and academic monitors
Under the deal, the district would receive a $35 million loan to help bridge its budget gap.
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Volunteers 3D-print face shields for Rochester hospitals
Face shields, which can extend the life of vital face masks, have become a high-demand item among hospitals.
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Monroe County unveils COVID-19 dashboard as confirmed cases reach 300
The Monroe County Public Health Department has an online dashboard to track the progression of COVID-19.
