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Child poverty in New York among worst in nation, report says
Albany, N.Y. — A new report from the state comptroller’s office indicates child poverty rates in upstate cities are among the highest in the nation, with between 40 and 46 percent of children in Syracuse, Rochester and Buffalo found to be living in poverty in 2022. The report...
NY $30 billion in funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program
NEW YORK (WWTI) – Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a $30 billion renewal of funding for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCV). This funding will help the Public Housing Authority (PHA) continue to aid families and individuals in need of affordable housing. New York received $3,342,654,520. “These housing choice […]
Initiative to restore vandalized park tables
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An exciting collaboration to restore and rebuild vandalized park tables at Durand Eastman Park. Mayor Malik Evans and the Department of Environmental Services teamed up with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES after the school requested to help revamp the vandalized tables. Organizers tell us the City Parks Bureau gave the materials to the […]
A state Assembly showdown
In Rochester, the late Assemblyman David Gantt still holds a place of honor in the minds of those who worked with him and those who came after him. Gantt, a Democrat, served in the state Assembly from 1983 to 2020 as the first Black person to represent Monroe County in that legislative body. During his time of service, he worked to strengthen voting and civil rights and fight drug dealers. He secured funding for the city to modernize its school system, improve economic development, and retain the Rochester Red Wings baseball team.
7 New England Neighborhoods Among the Most In-Demand in the Nation
Here in New England, we know we're lucky to live in one of the best parts of the US. Over the years, countless studies have directed high praise towards our region. Last year, a WalletHub study announced the best small cities in the country, and eight New England towns made the list. Our area has also been highlighted for having the hottest zip codes, most underrated destinations, safest towns and best small cities in the nation, coolest small towns, and so on.
Rochester Corporate Challenge 2024: What to know about this year's race
The 32nd running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge returns this month, setting the stage for Rochester's biggest after-hours office party. The 3.5 mile road race is set to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday at Innovative Field. The course will lead runners and walkers through Inner Loop and streets in downtown Rochester.
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