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Low turnout, misinformation help drive Rush-Henrietta budget defeat
The unsuccessful budget vote in Rush-Henrietta Tuesday coincided with one of the lowest voter turnout marks in the district in a decade, part of a trend across Monroe County. There were 719 yes votes and 734 no votes in Rush-Henrietta Tuesday, a total of 1,453 and a losing margin of 15 votes. It was the first time fewer than 1,500 people voted since 2019. ...
Demario Strickland to serve as RCSD interim superintendent
Current Deputy Superintendent Demario Strickland will serve as the Rochester City School District's next interim superintendent, the school board announced Thursday. Strickland has been with the district since 2021 and before that spent nine years as an administrator in Buffalo Public Schools. He has been deputy superintendent since March 2023. He also served as dean of students in New York City.
'Daniel’s Law' passes NY Senate mental health committee
'Daniel's Law' has taken another step forward. According to a press release, Senator Samra Brouk announced that Daniel's Law Crisis and Services Legislation was passed through the NY Senate Mental Health Committee by a unanimous bipartisan vote. The legislation, named in honor of Daniel Prude, would establish a statewide emergency...
Mosquitoes have emerged in New York. How to reduce the common pests where you live
With mosquitoes already out and about, there are some simple things you can do to protect yourself from disease-causing and nuisance varieties. Warmer winters and climate change have contributed to mosquitoes expanding their home range. Those same factors, including more rain events in the winter and heavier rain events in general, can create conditions favorable for mosquito propagation.
J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge kicks off tonight, roads will close
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The 32nd annual running of the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge kicks off tonight — and drivers are warned of road closures. Over 4,000 employees from over 100 companies are expected to take part in the 3.5-mile run, which is happening at 7 p.m. Thursday night at Innovative Field. This is the […]
Memorial Day parades and events to check out in Canandaigua, other Ontario County towns
CANANDAIGUA — Yes, the Kershaw Park swim beach in Canandaigua opens for the season this Saturday. But the long Memorial Day weekend is about much more than the unofficial start of summer. It’s about honoring the men and women who died in service for their country. Communities throughout...
Elevator to be added to West Herr Auditorium Theatre
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An elevator is being added to the West Herr Auditorium Theatre! Construction crews will begin the next step in bringing elevator access to the second-floor lobby at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre, by opening the wall between the Theatre portion of the building, and the West Herr Performing Arts Center. The […]
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