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Ji Wang, a 63-year-old former Corning Incorporated employee from Steuben County, has been convicted of economic espionage and theft of trade secrets. Wang stole sensitive defense research data tied to a DARPA-funded fiber laser project and attempted to use it to launch a military-grade optics business in China. He was also linked to China’s Thousand […]
The deadline is ticking for the federal government to share a plan for how to partially or fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest meal assistance program. A federal judge has given the government until noon on Monday to comply with orders and share the plan as the shutdown continues. The deadline […]
Veterans Jordan Poyer and Jordan Phillips are defying expectations and making crucial contributions to the Buffalo Bills’ defense this season. Once thought unlikely to play major roles, both players stepped up during a key game against the Chiefs. Poyer recorded five tackles, while Phillips made standout plays in a goal-line stand. Despite being in their […]
As uncertainty around SNAP benefits continues, Rochester Mutual Aid Network hosted a free grocery pop-up to help families struggling to afford food. Partnering with other grassroots groups like Food Not Bombs and Flower City Pickers, the initiative responded to the Trump administration’s proposed freeze of SNAP benefits, which has been temporarily halted. The event showcased […]
Mobile Museum of Tolerance Combats Hate with Education at Parcel 5The Mobile Museum of Tolerance visited Rochester’s Parcel 5, offering interactive workshops on combating racism, antisemitism, and online hate. An extension of the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the traveling exhibit serves as a classroom on wheels. Programs covered the Civil Rights Movement, Anne […]
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The Buffalo Bills’ partnership with local university, St. John Fisher, will continue, as Buffalo has signed a three-year extension to host their training camp in Rochester. General Manager Brandon Beane believes going away for training camp is vital to team chemistry, making the decision to stay in Rochester an easy one. “We really enjoy the […]
New York State has launched its annual holiday donation drive, encouraging residents to donate unwrapped toys, coats, school supplies, and food. In Rochester, the three drop-off points are: The New York State Police HQ on Scottsville Road The NYS Department of Transportation on Jefferson Road 259 Monroe Avenue The drive runs through December 5, with […]
The Rochester City School District is set to enhance student safety by adding stop arm cameras to school buses. These cameras will catch drivers who illegally pass stopped buses. The city says over 800 cameras will be installed over the next two months on buses that bring RCSD students to and from school. They say […]
Roc Holiday Village is gaining national recognition again, with nominations for Best Ice Skating Rink and Best Holiday Market in USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Last year, the Rochester-based festival ranked third and sixth respectively. Now in its 7th year, the event will open December 5 with new offerings including trivia nights and […]
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