As we enter the darkest period yet of the coronavirus pandemic, venues such as Rochester’s Auditorium Theatre are shuttered in uncertainty.
COVID-19
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Cuomo threatens to sue White House over COVID-19 vaccine plans
The governor said the Trump administration’s distribution plan violates the constitutional rights of African-Americans and Hispanics.
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Calendar preview: Workin’ it out
This week’s preview highlights the lectures, workshops, and exhibits to inspire continued action now that the election is over.
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Parents of students with disabilities see risk of educational gaps amid COVID surge
Amidst rising coronavirus cases, CP Rochester’s preschool classes for students with disabilities have quickly switched to remote learning.
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Monroe County breaks daily COVID-19 infection rate again, topping 4 percent
Monroe County on Wednesday reported 281 new coronavirus cases and a testing infection rate of 4.21 percent.
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The Collins and Clark Expedition: two musicians journey across America
As a COVID-weary winter looms, Rochester folk musicians Amy Collins and Kim Clark have hit the road for a months-long cross-country trip
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Monroe County among the state’s latest COVID-19 ‘microclusters’
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the designation following a recent spike in the county’s COVID-19 cases.
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Bello’s first budget proposal holds spending flat, drops tax rate
County Executive Adam Bello also noted that the budget includes a cushion to protect against revenue losses due to the continuing pandemic.
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Calendar preview: Scary, not scary
Halloween is here, so we’ve got events — haunted places, a costume contest, a virtual concert, and more — that range from scary to sweet.
Posted inMusic
The F Word: ‘Incidental’ musicians
The COVID-19 pandemic has prevented most musicians from playing live gigs, with the exception of those who play “incidental music.”
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Calendar preview: Time to vote
This week’s events are all about the vote, featuring music, dance, films, lectures, readings, and more– plus CITY’s handy election guide.
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New York movie theaters can open, but that’s easier said than done
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has announced that movie theaters can reopen this week. But before people can fill the seats again, changes must be made.
