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The first line of the Harley School’s mission statement reads “We are a diverse, inclusive school.”

In 1921, George Eastman’s bold vision of a downtown Rochester music school became reality, and the centennial of that high note is being celebrated this year and next in multiple ways.

Monroe Community Hospital will begin using cutting-edge virtual reality technology to help rehabilitation patients. MCH is the only long-term care facility in New York to have a C-Mill VR+ on site. The C-Mill VR+ is a motivational step and balance ...

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CooperVision Inc. parent CooperCos. today said that it has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Generate Life Sciences, a privately-held leading provider of donor egg and sperm for fertility treatments, fertility cryopreservation services and newborn stem cell storage. “This ...

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Farmington-based Leonard’s Express has entered an agreement with eNow Inc. to lease two eNow electric Transport Refrigeration Units (TRU). One eNow Rayfrigeration trailer is all-electric and features a Carrier Vector 8100 reefer unit. The second, also electric powered but with ...

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Eastman Kodak Co. after the bell on Tuesday reported an improved third-quarter bottom line. Sales for the quarter ended Sept. 30 were $287 million, up from $252 million in the third quarter last year. Net income for the quarter rose ...

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Seven local nonprofits will share more than $130,000 awarded by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield as part of its 2021 Health Equity Awards. The awards represent more than $388,000 in financial support the nonprofit health insurer is providing to community programs that ...

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University of Rochester Medicine Home Care has named Michelle Dahlkemper as its new president and CEO. Dahlkemper currently serves as president and CEO for Penn Medicine Home Health Lancaster General Health. She will begin her new role in Rochester in ...

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The Salvation Army of Greater Rochester will kick off its 2021 Red Kettle Campaign and announce this year’s fundraising goal on Thursday in the center court at Marketplace Mall. This year’s honorary Red Kettle Campaign chairperson also will also be ...

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Warrior Salute Veteran Services will celebrate veterans and rally the Rochester community Thursday at the 6th Annual Salute “A Toast to Our Veterans” event at the Strathallan Hotel. The fundraising event will feature celebrated military generals who have been supporters ...

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EnPro Industries Inc., the parent company of Palmyra’s Garlock Family of Companies, on Friday reported strong third-quarter results, beating Wall Street expectations. For the quarter ended Sept. 30, the Charlotte, N.C., based manufacturer reported revenue of $283.1 million, up from ...

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Planning for the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival is underway, with plans to hold the popular event in June 2022. Following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festival producers John Nugent and Mark Iacona have been working continuously and ...

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Following a decade of solid growth, First American Equipment Finance has moved its Rochester headquarters from its longtime Fairport location at Woodcliff Office Park to a new facility at High Point Business Park in Victor.

Art-Craft Optical Co. Inc. has acquired a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of safety glass frames for an undisclosed amount.

Sand, that gritty substance that gets stuck between your toes and follows you home from the beach yet creates hours of fun for kids and adults alike, is one of three “toys” that have been inducted into the National Toy ...

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