Working musicians have always had to supplement their incomes to make ends meet. But those side gigs — bartenders, servers, Uber drivers — are no longer an option.
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Bello says to call 911 on physical distancing violators
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello’s call comes on the heels of a large gathering at a Rochester intersection in response to a triple shooting.
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Rochester City Council member eviscerated for post about black people and coronavirus
City Council member Jose Peo implored “Black Leaders” to get African Americans in line on physical distancing conventions.
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Cuomo directs employers to provide face masks to ‘essential’ employees
The end of New York’s deadliest week offered glimmers of hope as Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed an order directing employers to provide face masks to “essential” employees.
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Brighton limits access to Corbett’s Glen Nature Park amid pandemic
Town Supervisor Bill Moehle said the 52-acre park has seen a spike in usage and that the trails are narrow.
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Mendoza: ‘Structural racism puts people of color in danger of COVID-19 disproportionately’
The Monroe County health commissioners said racial disparities in COVID-19 cases could be explained by unequal access to health care.
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Operational in isolation: the show goes on with virtual exhibits at Main Street Arts
Under the lockdown, museums and galleries in the Rochester region switched to programming that could be streamed, or went silent. But Main Street Arts pivoted quickly with interactive tech to make its shows accessible to socially-distanced visitors.
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Delay ball! A round-up of the best baseball films
Thursday would have been Opening Day for the Rochester Red Wings, but sadly the start of the season has been postponed (like most events these days) due to COVID-19. Luckily, we’ve still got baseball movies.
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New York hits record daily death toll, but hospitalizations appear to stabilize
The news was two-pronged, at once reflective of devastating loss of life and hope.
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COVID-19 racial disparities are high, but not as pronounced locally
Monroe County data released Wednesday showed that people of color with COVID-19 are hospitalized at a disproportionately higher rate.
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Free RTS bus rides to continue through April 29
Regional Transit Service extended its fare waiver on Wednesday through April 29.
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Faircraft BrauHaus stalled by COVID-19, still moving forward
Like most things in the current climate, when Faircraft will open is up in the air.
