Governor Andrew Cuomo said Monday that there won’t be any high school football games, wrestling matches or ice hockey contests this fall.
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Data shows African Americans, Latinos continue to be underserved in Rochester region
Among the findings of the report: African American children in the region are almost four times more likely than white children to grow up poor, while Latino children are three times as likely as their white peers.
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Monroe County COVID-19 ICU cases back in double digits
The county said there were 10 people with COVID-19 on ventilators for life support. It’s the first time in almost two months that ICU numbers have been in the double digits.
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New state law allows all voters to request absentee ballots for November
New York will immediately allow all voters in the state to request a mail-in ballot for the November elections.
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Cuomo warns coronavirus is far from over
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the rate of positive coronavirus tests was below 1% for the 12th day in New York. But he also said it’s not time to be complacent.
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Pandemic Academics: How teachers are preparing for the return to school
Local teachers are preparing for a combination of in-person and remote learning when the school year begins next month.
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Finger Lakes Opera’s Young Artists adapt to virtual performances
For Finger Lakes Opera’s Young Artists Robin Steitz and Jongwon Choi, performing opera virtually has been both challenging and beneficial.
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Cuomo, in DNC address, says Biden can restore the nation’s “soul”
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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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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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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Rochester violinist advocates for Black classical musicians
Black composers and performers deserve more recognition in the classical music world. Violinist Epongue Ekille is doing something about it.
