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Preserving the Goodness The Rochester Museum & Science Center is hosting a food preservation workshop. At Preserving the Goodness: Introduction to Food Preservation Techniques, participants can explore various ways to preserve food, including dehydrating, steam juicing, vacuum sealing, freezing, canning ...

It is one of the jobs of a free and independent press to work to hold elected officials accountable. As a result, there have been many politicians of all persuasions who have disliked the press. Some have disagreed with media ...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s recent visit to the Great Meadow Correctional Facility highlights the need to crack down on prison contraband and improve safety. According to media reports, the governor has indicated he will release a prison reform plan in January. ...

Earlier this month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced how much of the $50 million the state pledged to the Roc the Riverway initiative will go to each of the projects along the Genesee River that are being funded in Phase One. ...

When we think of employee wellness, we likely think of health. Talk of rising health care costs and health care reform have become part of the national discourse, and study after study shows that happy, healthy employees have a positive ...

Election Day will be here before you know it, and who you choose to represent you in both the state and federal government will have a huge impact on our health care system. Health care is one of the most ...

The legal profession is slowly making gains in becoming more diverse, but there is still plenty of work to be done, according to a study by the National Association of Law Placement. The report, covering diversity in U.S.-based law firms ...

The Rochester Business Journal welcomes press releases. Notices of business calendar events should be submitted three weeks before the event to ensure timely publication. Send digital submissions to nsheldon@bridgetowermedia.com. FRIDAY, AUG. 10 The Referral Team Chapter of Business Network International Meeting—Free—7:15 a.m.—Hicks ...

President of Nextcorps, formerly High Tech Rochester, on Luminate, Rochester’s tech scene and the future of the Flower City.

“Living Fabric” is the title of International Art Acquisition’s latest exhibition. Featured artist Kathleen Kinkopf uses light and shadows to produce lifelike textures, as seen above in her piece “Legato Rosso.” On display through Aug. 31. Internationalartacquisitions.com

Legendary band Earth Wind and Fire is stopping at CMAC at the end of this month. Come hear your favorite hits like “September” and “Let’s Groove” from the band that has managed to cover R&B, soul, funk, jazz, disco, pop, ...

This year is season three of Causewave’s Summer Smash. Participants can enjoy team building activities like giant Jenga and Plinko, a dunk tank, music, food trucks and local beer and wine. Event kicks off at 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 ...

Twenty-six local students have been diligently preparing for this weekend’s event: Geva Theatre Center’s Summer Academy Showcase. Performers will act out scenes and perform songs from notable shows like “Othello,” “West Side Story” and “Much Ado about Nothing.” Showcase starts ...

It’s a busy weekend at Genesee Country Village and Museum. The 16th Annual National Silver Ball Tournament runs Friday through Sunday and top vintage baseball teams gather to play in a round-robin tournament played by 1860s rules—meaning no gloves or ...