With New York poised to begin reopening and physical distancing rules still in place, theater-goers can enjoy films on the big screen at the drive-ins.
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Monroe County records largest daily increase in coronavirus cases as testing grows
Monroe County reported 83 news coronavirus cases on Wednesday — the largest single-day jump of the outbreak.
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The F Word: Iron Smoke Distillery chases coronavirus with whiskey
During the pandemic, Tommy Brunett’s Iron Smoke Distillery has shifted its focus to producing hand sanitizer and supporting underemployed bartenders and musicians.
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The Fox Sisters, Greg Townson, and love in the time of coronavirus
Due to the coronavirus, new albums by both The Fox Sisters and Greg Townson are internet-only releases, for the time being.
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The latest coronavirus update shows four more dead in Monroe County
Four deaths were reported Monday, raising the total number of people to succumb to the illness to 152.
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Calendar preview: Spring screening
While we wait for spring, check out this week’s virtual cultural offerings includes gardens tours to theater, poetry readings, and concerts.
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Cuomo: Some regions of New York will reopen by Friday
Select regions in New York state will start to reopen certain businesses by the weekend, Governor Andrew Cuomo said Sunday.
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Call (and send brunch over to) your mother
A pandemic is no reason not to treat mom sweetly. Many restaurants are offering to-go versions of Mother’s Day brunches.
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Rochester has $7.5 million in CARES cash — and hears lots of ideas on how to spend it
Nearly two dozen people voiced their ideas on how Rochester should spend $7.5 million in federal coronavirus relief funds at a City Council committee meeting Thursday.
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Relief for renters: Ban on evictions extended through August 20
Tenants struggling to pay the rent can breathe a little easier — for a while. A state ban on evictions has been extended through Aug. 20.
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The F Word: There are no shows, but Alison Coté’s rock ‘n’ roll art goes on
Before the pandemic, artist Alison Coté was designing 10 to 15 posters a month for local and traveling concerts. Now, most of her work is coming from quarantined musicians who are suddenly recording more.
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In the age of COVID-19, farmers markets are all business
As organizers prepare to open Rochester-area farmer’s markets for the season, they’re making changes to keep vendors and customers safe.
