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Faculty to Serve on Committees for NYSED
Associate Professor of Education and Director of Literacy MEd program Dr. Elizabeth Stevens has been invited to join the Educator Preparation Working Group as part of The New York State Path Forward initiative. This work, spearheaded by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) and the Literacy Academy Collective, is supported by The Hunt Institute’s Path Forward initiative.
EW platform for dismounted use nabs $100 million U.S. Army contract
ROCHESTER, N.Y. Mastodon Design, a CACI International company, won a contract worth approximately $100 million to produce a manpack version of the U.S. Army’s Terrestrial Layer System-Brigade Combat Team (TLS-BCT) electronic warfare (EW) platform. According to the announcement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the troop-carried version of...
Student films to be showcased on WXXI-TV in effort to raise visibility for young creatives
Student filmmakers at Rochester Institute of Technology will have a new opportunity to strive for thanks to a collaboration between RIT and WXXI. RIT Shorts, a new, biannual series that will showcase student-made films, is set to premiere this month on WXXI-TV, a PBS-member station. The first broadcast will feature...
Rochester's homeownership event equips residents with essential resources
Some Rochester residents interested in homeownership are starting this week more informed about their options after attending a city-hosted event this past weekend. The event provided tools and advice for those wishing to buy a home, as well as those who already own one and are looking for information on maintaining and increasing the home's value potential.
18 local veterans recognized for their service
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — 18 veterans who served on active duty between 1955 and 1975 received Congressional recognition for the sacrifices they made in protecting our nation. Each veteran was presented with a pin and a plaque for their service. The executive director of the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester says it’s not just about […]
Highland Hospital selects providers of the year
Highland Hospital has honored physician Chin-Lin Ching as physician of the year and nurse practitioner Rachel A. James as advanced practice provider (APP) of the year. Ching, associate professor of clinical medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, serves as medical director of the palliative care division at Highland Hospital. She recently stepped down as the chairwoman of Highland’s ethics committee after five years of growing the committee. She has been a part of Highland since 2010 and has been a champion for palliative care throughout her career.
Good Question: Has Abbott’s ever served a chocolate-vanilla twist?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Has Abbott’s Frozen Custard ever served a chocolate-vanilla twist?. Some people swear they vividly remember ordering one but others are not convinced. Jeff says “please settle this argument. Has Abbott’s Frozen Custard shops ever had twist. So many people say they do or have in the past. Abbott’s scoops their custard making it difficult to make twist. I have never seen this as an option on their menu. Please help.”
Former Rush Henrietta track star qualifies for Olympics
ROCHESTER, NY (WHEC) – ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester native Lanae-Tava Thomas has qualified for the Jamaican track team at the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics. Thomas finished 2nd in the women’s 200 meter run with a time of 22.34 seconds at trials on Sunday. A Section V Hall of Famer, Thomas holds five Section records and one state record.
Rochester co-op helps shoppers fight inflation with bulk goods, $5 dinners
Co-ops are a mainstay in the grocery industry: Places where everyone can shop, memberships are available and the shopping experience veers toward intimate, local, organic and healthy. Abundance Co-op on South Avenue is Rochester's only such business in the city. The staff there are surfing renewed interest post-COVID pandemic era and focusing on...
Decades-old D&L Groceries in 19th Ward struggles to survive amid major road construction
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Construction on Genesee Street is causing closures and hurting small businesses, with one owner saying she’s reaching the end. D&L Groceries, a mom-and-pop grocery store on Genesee Street for nearly four decades, has survived the pandemic, employee embezzlement, and even the death of one of the owners. But construction right outside the front door may cause Deloris Hamilton to close the doors for good.
Rochester police investigate stabbing on Driving Park Avenue
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — One person was hospitalized after a stabbing on Driving Park Avenue in Rochester Monday. Police were called to the area around 6:45 p.m. for a report of a potential shooting. They found a 20-year-old Rochester man who had been stabbed at least once in the upper body. He was taken to […]
Ashlee Smith, D.O., Named Highland Hospital Medical Director of Perioperative Services
Ashlee Smith, D.O., Named Highland Hospital Medical Director of Perioperative Services. Highland Hospital announces the appointment of Ashlee Smith, D.O., as Highland Hospital's Medical Director of Perioperative Services. Dr. Smith succeeds Alan Curle, M.D., FASA, who is stepping down after serving in the role for more than 20 years. Dr. Curle, Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, will continue to serve in a faculty position at the Center for Perioperative Medicine and as an anesthesiologist at Highland.
Two charged following major drug investigation in Ontario, Monroe counties
CANANDAIGUA — Two men are facing firearm and drug charges after an investigation involving several police agencies in Ontario and Monroe counties in addition to state, federal and out-of-state agencies. Cocaine, heroin, fentanyl and other drugs, guns and cash were seized after 20 search warrants, seven in Ontario County and 13 in Monroe, were executed June 26, according to Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione. ...
7 New York Border Protection officers arrested in grand larceny scheme
CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. — New York State Police have arrested a seven current and former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers for allegedly stealing money from the government. Investigators charged the following people involved in the case:. Thomas O’Keefe – Grand Larceny. Joseph McVey – Grand Larceny.
New York State Says NO To Gas Powered Mowers, Blowers
As July begins, summer in New York State is well underway and the grass and weeds are growing. A blast of heavy rain to start the weekend, followed by a sunny and warm week, is going to keep landscapers and homeowners busy. But in various parks and public places across...
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