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First Line Initiative to address education accessibility at Harley School
The first line of the Harley School’s mission statement reads “We are a diverse, inclusive school.”
Eastman School celebrating 100 years of music and community
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 acquires virtual reality technology for rehab patients
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 training treadmill system that simulates challenges in everyday life through augmented and virtual reality. C-Mill […]
CooperVision parent acquires life sciences company for $1.6 billion
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 acquisition is a strong strategic fit for CooperSurgical as it allows us to better serve […]
Leonard’s Express leases all-electric refrigerated trailers
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 diesel back up, features the Carrier Vector 8500/8600 unit. “We take pride in our fleet […]
Kodak improves bottom line in Q3
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 to $8 million from a net loss of $445 million in the year-ago quarter. “I’m […]
Excellus BCBS awards equity grants to local nonprofits
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 address racial and ethnic health disparities across its upstate New York service area. “Through these […]
URMC Home Care names new president, CEO
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 December. “Home care plays a rapidly expanding role in our health system and nationally, providing […]
Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign kicks off Thursday
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 announced at the event. Organizers will put out a call for bell ringers, new donations […]
Warrior Salute veterans’ celebration to be held in person Thursday
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 of Warrior Salute Veteran Services since its inception in 2011, as well as voices of […]
Garlock parent stock climbs on Q3 earnings results
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 $268.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Net income for the quarter was $27.5 million, compared […]
Jazz Fest producers preparing for 2022 edition
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 collaborating with colleagues in the music and entertainment industry globally to ensure that the festival’s […]
