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The fall Stern Family Forum event, which kicks off a weekend of celebrations in honor of Hobart College’s Bicentennial, begins at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.  

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Lured to New York after more than a year of courting by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer — and up to $5.5 billion in state tax credits, plus additional county and federal incentives — Micron is expected to hire up to 9,000 people, with another 40,000 jobs created throughout the community, according to government estimates.

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Nine organizations will use $14.5 million in federal funding allotted to Rochester to engage more than 3,000 residents in workforce development and entrepreneurship training.

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Open Door Mission's $6.8 million redevelopment of the once-vacant Miller Building into 24 supportive housing apartments on West Main Street in Rochester has been completed.

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The Bronze designation is recognition of the town's commitment to sustainability and care for the environment.

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Funding recipients must be approved by the Monroe County Legislature in November.

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At issue is whether the developer had the right to encroach on the Auburn Trail, a recreational path that runs along a former railroad bed.

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Michael A. Furlano has joined the city of Rochester Law department as the administration continues efforts to improve housing quality and code compliance.

More businesses will close, and a neighborhood will continue to live in fear if law enforcement, government officials and the community as a whole can’t curb the escalation of violence in the North Clinton area. Just one day after a ...

Members of the North Clinton Business Association are pleading for help to end the violence in the neighborhood, saying residents and merchants live in fear every day.

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There are two phases to the plan. Phase one targets emissions from county-run sites, facilities and operations. The second phase will be developed by the committee and will focus on private industry operations and land use.

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Improvements in ticketing and baggage claim include more natural lighting, LED fixtures and digital wayfinding signage. A mobile app also will be created to integrate information on parking, concessions and flight activity into one platform.

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Free Pfizer bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccinations are being available through the Monroe County Department of Public Health.

"Bess is a tireless champion for equity among those who historically have faced discrimination, advocating for workers' rights and rights for LGBTQ+ community members with kindness and strength," Cooney said in a news release.

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"As Governor Hochul stated in her announcement today, ‘masks are encouraged, but optional.’ I appreciate our customers and employees for being respectful of everyone’s choices on this issue."