Who is essential? The underappreciated and overlooked.
To some extent, we are all essential. Collectively, we make the world go round. But there are degrees of indispensability.
City will allow community gardens to bloom after all
City Hall will extend any community garden permit that was issued in 2019 to last through the 2020 growing season.
Monroe County urges covering face in public
County Executive Adam Bello stressed that cloth face coverings are not meant to replace social distancing measures.
The F Word: Clap hands
Social distancing has gobbled up our hoorays and swallowed our hurrahs. It’s hard for a performer when there’s no way to read an audience and get the reward of applause at the end.
As Lake Ontario rises, IJC looks to deviate from Plan 2014
Lake Ontario’s water level is higher than average and expected to continue to rise for weeks.
Rochester music teachers go virtual with online lessons
With social distancing keeping Rochester music teachers and their students apart, online lessons on video conferencing apps have been an effective, if imperfect solution.
‘I was told I had COVID-19, but I didn’t’
Instances of people being told they’re sick with coronavirus when, in fact, they aren’t, appear to be rare. But they do happen.
More than half of COVID-19 deaths in Monroe County are people over 80
The Monroe County Health Department appears to be relaxing its policy of releasing age ranges of those who have died of COVID-19.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner…in quarantine
In the spirit of D.I.Y. self-isolation cooking, here are three easy-to-make dishes made with common pantry items and ingredients that can be swapped out and substituted as needed.
Rochester runners launch the Virtual COVID-19 Miler this weekend
Organizers wanted to provide a social experience for runners and support local shops that have had to temporarily close.
Suspected COVID-19 patient in Brighton jail by order of Monroe County Health
Monroe County has turned the Brighton jail into a COVID-19 isolation center, and the Health Department has issued its first civil order to detain an individual with symptoms who refused to be tested.
Cuomo orders upstate hospitals to give spare ventilators to downstate health centers
The governor said the hospitals will get the ventilators back or will be reimbursed so they can buy new ones.
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.
Monroe County COVID-19 death toll rises to 10
The COVID-19 death toll in Monroe County his 10 on Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wegmans says workers can wear masks, gloves
Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart had urged the company to let workers wear protective equipment.
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.
Round-up: new to streaming
With movie theaters around the greater Rochester area shuttered due to the coronavirus pandemic, film lovers are having to look elsewhere for their viewing entertainment. Here are some of the best from the waves of new offerings arriving on digital platforms.
Album review: ‘The Melodic Line’
Reverso ‘The Melodic Line’ Out Note Records ryankeberle.com/reverso If I describe a trombone-centered album as the most dream-like record I’ve heard in years, you might imagine being jarred awake by a herd of elephants. But this trombone, expertly played by Ryan Keberle on Reverso’s “The Melodic Line,” explores the gorgeous, French horn-like side of the…
Sanitizer showdown
Scent, stickiness, and slick packaging: we rate hand sanitizers from the big companies to the local upstarts.
Local fashion designer puts needle and thread to surgical masks
Sarah Jane McPike is a wizard with needle and thread. But when the local fashion designer heard that surgical masks were in short supply, she put her own clothing line on hold and got to work.
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.
Local performers unite for Rochester Livestream Music Festival
This weekend more than four dozen musicians are gathering under one digital cloud: The Rochester Livestream Music Festival.
Album review: ‘Analog’
Analog ‘Analog’ Roll the Tape Records Analog Roc on Facebook I’ve always loved instrumental music because it invites the listener to supply his or her own story. The band Analog’s self-titled album presents a similar invitation. The CD is a succinct study in rock ’n’ roll, captured with apropos analog production. And the trio of…
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.
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.
