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After New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduced a proposal to ban flavored milk in schools, Representative Elise Stefanik is looking to make sure that kids have options for milk in schools. Stefanik is introducing the ‘Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2022′, in order to prevent the banning of flavored milk falling under the […]
Yesterday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $4.5 million dollar initiative to expand and create high-quality childcare centers across all SUNY campuses for both students and staff. The money for the initiative comes from a distribution of federal and state funding to support the current centers and a program aimed at training the next generation of […]
Need To Chill-Out? A new study show listening to music really does help you do that. A team from Ryerson University says treatments integrating music and auditory beat stimulation are particularly effective in reducing anxiety in some patients. Auditory beat stimulation (ABS) involves combinations of tones, played in one or both ears, designed to trigger […]
Over the week, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra took the stage at the Eastman Theatre for a special benefit concert dedicated to the people of Ukraine. While the show was planned last minute, the RPO had raised about $50,000 for local Ukrainian nonprofit Roc Maidan. Curt Long, president and CEO of RPO, stated: “At the RPO, […]
In their continuous attempt to change how race, gender, and sexuality are discussed, Florida has become the first state to enact legislation that restricts how race is discussed in classrooms and the workplace. The legislation was passed on Thursday in a 24-15 vote. This affects K-12 public schools and race sensitivity training of private businesses, […]
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the 45th annual Tops Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade has returned and was better than ever! The annual Tops Rochester St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held yesterday from 12:30 to 2:30 and followed the traditional parade route, beginning at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, heading […]
As the gas prices continue to rise, the national average for a gallon of regular Thursday, March 10th sits at $4.34. While we hope to see a decrease soon, Governor Kathy Hochul is on the fence about whether to cut the New York State “gas tax.” Governor Houchl stated: “It could go up to 6 […]
Rochester City Council held a public hearing to discuss the “Good Cause Eviction” bill, though city lawyers have found this legislation may be unlawful. According to an analysis from City of Rochester lawyers, the proposed Eviction Reduction Law would be “invalid because it is preempted by State law and because it deprives individual property owners […]
New York State lawmakers are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to provide funding for free breakfast and lunch for students in grades K-12 in the state budget. Lawmakers would like the funding to provide free, healthy breakfast and lunch for students regardless of where they live and their family’s income level. Assemblymember Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas stated: […]
This year’s Lilac Fest is back and better than ever and this time it will spread out over three weekends: May 6-8, May 12-15, and May 19-22. More than 85 musical sets will take place, including The Coupe De’Villes, Jumbo Shrimp, Blues Traveler, the Zac Brown Tribute Band, Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears, Giant […]
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