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Billing woes, insurance denials: Hundreds of health care complaints filed in Rochester area
About 525 New Yorkers filed complaints last year involving suspected medical billing errors, health insurance denials and other health care abuses across the Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and other upstate communities, according to a top state investigative unit. Of that total, nearly one in four cases were resolved with full...
New performance-based learning plan will be applied to two local schools
ROCHESTER N.Y. (WROC) – Two local schools have been selected as testing grounds for a new educational program New York state is looking to roll out. Irondequoit High School is among the 23 schools across the state chosen to implement a teaching method that mimics real-world situations. PLAN pilot, or performance-based learning assessment networks is […]
Rochester Hearing & Speech Center moving audiology services from Webster location
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Rochester Hearing & Speech Center announced they are transferring audiology services from its Webster location to other existing offices effective June 28. These services will transfer to RHSC locations in Rochester/Brighton and Greece. Leaders say this is in response to a nationwide shortage of audiologists and hearing instrument specialists. “Demand […]
Flags to be at half-staff to honor NYS Thruway worker
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff on Monday to honor the NYS Thruway Authority worker who died in the I-90 crash. On May 9, Vincent “Vinny” Giammarva, was working in a work zone on I-90 in the Town of Chili when a […]
Maplewood Community Library to close for renovations. What to know
On June 3, the City of Rochester Maplewood Community Library Branch will close its doors to the public to begin renovations and a comprehensive expansion of the 65-year-old facility. The library averages 5,800 visitors monthly, 800 hours of computer use, and over 30 programs focused on youth and families. "We...
🚧 Update: Overnight Bridge Painting and Roadwork on I-490 Eastbound Entrance Ramp in Rochester
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Residents of Rochester and commuters who utilize the I-490 Eastbound are advised of significant overnight roadwork beginning Monday, May 13th, 2024. The Plymouth Avenue entrance ramp will be closed for bridge painting and road maintenance activities. Road crews will be operating from 7:00 PM through 6:00 AM, Monday through Friday, until the scheduled completion on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. During these hours, all lanes of the ramp will be closed. Motorists are encouraged to plan their commutes accordingly and may wish to seek alternative routes to avoid delays. The safety of the workforce and the driving public is of the highest priority during this period of essential infrastructure improvement.
Mobile DMV comes to Monroe Square
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Community members gathered at Monroe Square Monday, offering mobile DMV services for those in need. It’s part of a collaboration between local non-profits Trillium Health, East House, and Compeer Rochester. The goal, they say, is to ensure everyone has equal access to essential DMV services. They say items like a government-issued […]
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