Governor Cuomo described why he thinks former Vice President Joe Biden needs to replace Trump as President, saying “Biden will bring us up, not tear us down.”
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Gyms get the green light to reopen, but not cinemas
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that gyms in New York can reopen as early as August 24, but must operate at one-third of their regular capacity.
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UR to receive $13 million in federal funding for new Physics Frontier Center
The Center will focus on understanding the physics and astrophysical implications of matter under pressures so high that the structure of individual atoms is disrupted.
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Monroe County COVID-19 numbers remain in line with statewide decline
For the fourth straight day, the Monroe County Department of Public Health on Saturday reported no deaths related to COVID-19. Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday morning that, statewide as of Friday, hospitalizations have dropped to 523, the lowest total since March 17. The governor said that Friday’s total of 88,668 reported tests is also […]
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RCSD abruptly stops online forum on reopening after Zoom bombing
The forum had to be abruptly canceled soon after it started on Saturday after it was bombarded by a series of racist and obscene comments.
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Bowling alleys in NY to reopen Monday; gyms not far behind
Bowling alleys have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdown. Cuomo said the venues can be back in business Monday, with restrictions.
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Judge urges Monroe County legislators to vote on elections commissioner
A state judge said there was nothing precluding the Monroe County Legislature from installing a new elections commissioner now.
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Bello signs equal pay executive order
Under provisions of the executive order, the county will develop an equal pay certification to be used to ensure compliance during the contract approval process.
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New York gym owners ask why they can’t reopen
1,500 gyms in New York have filed a class-action lawsuit demanding that the state offer a reopening plan.
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RCSD will start school year using only remote learning
Originally, RCSD was going to use a hybrid model that would have combined in-class and remote learning.
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Monroe County Democrats head back to court over elections commissioner feud
A state judge is scheduled to hear an update Friday in litigation about the process of appointing a Democratic Monroe County elections commissioner.
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Monroe County renames airport for Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass, a well-traveled man in his time, will soon be the namesake of the airport in the city where he made his home.
