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Governor Kathy Hochul expands paid family leave for prenatal care
ROCHESTER N.Y. (WROC) — Governor Kathy Hochul expand Family Paid Leave policy to include 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal care appointments. Marielena Vélez De Brown, who is the acting commissioner with the Monroe County Department of Public Health says the expansion of paid family leave to include prenatal care could go a […]
Rochester Institute of Technology breaks ground on new Tiger Stadium
Despite looming rain clouds and a chill in the air, Rochester Institute of Technology alum Larry Lovejoy came out Thursday morning to attend the groundbreaking of the new Tiger Stadium because he wanted to honor his former coach. Ralph Armstrong coached lacrosse at RIT in the late 1960s and had...
‘Good cause’ eviction could worsen housing crisis
There is no dispute that New York urgently needs more housing—and that need is especially felt here in the Rochester area. Upstate housing needs must not be ignored as state lawmakers continue negotiations on a final state budget. As REALTORS®, we are urging state lawmakers to enact balanced housing policies that address the needs of our region by incentivizing the construction of more affordable housing statewide, providing rental assistance to lower-income families and individuals through the proposed state Housing Access Voucher Program, and establishing a statewide housing right to counsel in eviction proceedings. These measures will provide tangible, lasting results to help stabilize the housing market and protect tenants at risk of eviction or becoming homeless.
Rochester, New York Lilac Festival: Worth the Road-Trip!
The Rochester Lilac Festival is the city's herald of spring, welcoming residents and visitors alike with the enchanting beauty and fragrant aroma of lilacs, May 10-19, 2024 at Highland Park in Rochester, New York. This much-anticipated event offers an array of activities, entertainment, and, of course, the opportunity to marvel...
Free Narcan Training at Pittsford Library: Addressing Our Community's Opioid Crisis
The Pittsford Community Library will host a free Narcan training session on Wednesday, April 24, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. This event is organized with the Monroe County Health Department and will teach the public how to use Narcan (Naloxone) nasal spray to respond to opioid overdoses.
Flower City absent from NY weekly Blooms Report? Gardens Rochesterians would like to see included
Some Rochester-area residents are in disbelief over the lack of Flower City locations on New York's weekly Blooms Report, which was announced last week. I Love NY launched the report to help New Yorkers identify the best places to see roses, lilacs, tulips, cherry blossoms and magnolias at more than 30 locations across the state — but none of them are in Rochester or even Monroe County.
Rochester, New York Lilac Festival: Worth the Road-Trip!
The Rochester Lilac Festival is the city's herald of spring, welcoming residents and visitors alike with the enchanting beauty and fragrant aroma of lilacs, May 10-19, 2024 at Highland Park in Rochester, New York. This much-anticipated event offers an array of activities, entertainment, and, of course, the opportunity to marvel...
Rochester, New York Lilac Festival: Worth the Road-Trip!
The Rochester Lilac Festival is the city's herald of spring, welcoming residents and visitors alike with the enchanting beauty and fragrant aroma of lilacs, May 10-19, 2024 at Highland Park in Rochester, New York. This much-anticipated event offers an array of activities, entertainment, and, of course, the opportunity to marvel...
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