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Britt Burner, Esq. named Chair of the New York State Bar Association Elder Law and Special Needs Section
Burner Prudenti Law has announced that partner Britt Burner, Esq. is the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) newest Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section. She kicked off her term, which officially began on June 1, 2024 and runs through May 31, 2025, at the Section’s annual meeting in Montreal held July 11-13, 2024.
2 Hudson Valley Courts to Get More Judges, Decrease Major Backlogs in New York
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed new legislation to address the major backlogs facing courts around the state. The latest legislation makes moves to decrease the intense backlog by adding more judges to these courts. New York Addresses Major Backlog in Family and Civil Court Cases. On Wednesday,...
Rush-Henrietta will cheer on this Jamaican sprinter at 2024 Olympics
Lanae-Tava Thomas thought she was on the verge of living a dream almost a year ago. One of Section V's all-time great high school track and field athletes while at Rush-Henrietta, Thomas qualified to run with the Jamaican national team at the 2023 World Athletics Championships. But Thomas never made it to Budapest.
NOAA Says New York State Will Stay Very Warm Well Into the Fall
While the brutal heatwave finally broke across New York state this week, meteorologists say the much warmer than average weather isn't going to stay away. Could summer-like temperatures last well into the fall across New York and the Northeast?. So far this year, Extreme Weather Watch says that it has...
Mental Health In Communities of Color Held at Roberts Wesleyan University
Senator Samra Brouk presented an award to Lenora Reid-Rose. In honor of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Roberts Wesleyan University hosted the Mental Health in Communities of Color Symposium on Tuesday, July 16. The Symposium theme, “Amplifying Mental Health Wellness Through the Lens of Equity,” provided space to discuss strategies to address the stigma, barriers, and challenges for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) with accessing and engaging in quality mental health services. The voices and experiences of BIPOC individuals impacted by mental health and trauma were amplified, and local leaders, regional and national experts, community members, and stakeholders gathered together for a time of dialogue and learning. President Rupert A. Hayles Jr. gave opening remarks underscoring the data warranting the necessity of the discussion and offered a prayer for attendees to take action on the information they heard. Dr. Marlena Graves, Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation, served as a panel speaker and affirmed the significant role of individuals with lived experience occupying decisional positions. She admonished organizations to refuse the adoption of “DEI cosmetics” in which they only appear the part but are not genuinely engaging in transformational equity work.
Man runs for help after being shot on Reynolds Street
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A Rochester man is recovering after he was shot on Reynolds Street Monday night. Police say the 19-year-old victim was walking on Reynolds Street at 9:30 p.m. when he was shot at multiple times, getting hit in his upper body. After he was shot, the victim ran to Cady Street for help, where police ended up finding him.
A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament held Monday
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The CDS Wolf Foundation celebrated its 37th annual A Salute to Veterans Golf Tournament Monday. Proceeds from the event go to Warrior Salute Veteran Services. The organization provides case management and transitional housing supports to veterans diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, and military sexual trauma. “It supports our […]
Public invited to share input on plans for Durand Eastman beach
The City of Rochester will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, July 24, about design concepts for a potential beach house at Durand Eastman Park and updates to the beach's Master Plan. The meeting will be held at Camp Eastman Kusak Lodge in Irondequoit from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The...
Rochester faculty appointed to named professorships
Named professorships are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Several faculty members at the University of Rochester have been appointed to named professorships during the first half of 2024. An honor designed to recognize the national stature of a professor’s work, the named positions are part of a long-standing tradition to celebrate the work of Rochester’s faculty as researchers, scholars, and teachers. Appointments include:
Karaoke contest draws 28 contestants at Genesee County Fair
With 28 singers and a large audience, the Genesee County Fair Karaoke Contest, hosted by Karaoke Club NY, on Monday evening, was a big hit.The youth winners:1st Jesse Reagan2nd Hannah Beach3rd Elle Williams The adult winners:1st James Weston2nd Seth Kibler3rd Laura Guiste
Local state Senate candidates speak on youth crime after fights at East Rochester carnival
East Rochester, N.Y. — The future of the annual East Rochester Firemen's Carnival is hanging in the balance following after a chaotic end to this year's event. Police said a series of fights involving more than 200 people broke out as the carnival closed Saturday. Earlier that evening, a...
Rochester announces plan to improve city accessibility for people with disabilities
Rochester, N.Y. — The city has announced plans for improvements to right-of-way accessibility, which is now mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The work is designed to remove barriers for people with physical challenges and increase safe areas for them to get around town. This will include...
ROC2025 Rebrands to OneROC: A Collaborative Success Story in the Making
At Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to be an integral part of the transformative initiative now known as OneROC. This month, we celebrated their rebranding from ROC2025, reflecting on the results of the last five years and renewing our dedication to collaboration among economic development organizations in the Greater Rochester region.
Public Market hosts Gospel Jubilee
The Rochester Public Market is bringing back its annual Gospel Jubilee to celebrate 10 years of performances. Coordinators Jae Monroe and Walida Monroe-Sims joins Good Day Rochester with more. "We had to sing at the market some years ago," Walida says. "We decided to do not just a one-day concert...
A friend for life: adorable pup Latana up for adoption
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – This adorable pup is Lantana – a three-year-old sweetheart who loves to snuggle. Folks with the shelter say she’s the perfect companion for cozy evenings on the couch or leisurely strolls in the park. One of her unique quirks is her love for donuts. Lantana is a polite girl who quietly […]
2024 Rochester Pride breaks attendance record
The 2024 Rochester Pride Parade and festival occupied Highland Park Saturday, bringing big crowds together to celebrate. READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/top-stories/2024-rochester-pride-breaks-attendance-record/
Rochester Teen Film Festival • The Little Theatre
WXXI Public Media and The Little Theatre are proud to sponsor the Rochester Teen Film Festival, a collaborative, juried media competition for youth (13-18 years old) in the Greater Rochester region and beyond. The event honors the work of urban, suburban, and rural teen filmmakers and provides young people an authentic opportunity to participate in a real film festival.
Teen sentenced in 2022 deadly shooting of another teen during fight on Weld Street
Rochester, N.Y. — A teenager charged in the 2022 shooting death of another teen in the city was sentenced Friday. Raymar Alexander, now 18, is set to serve 17 years in prison. He pleaded guilty in May to first-degree manslaughter after fatally shooting Chance Mosley, 17, during a fight at a home on Weld Street in Rochester Nov. 1, 2022, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.
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