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The New York State Public Service Commission has initiated an audit of Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. following concerns about service quality, missed payments, and possible delays in broadband expansion. The commission cited Frontier’s failure to meet performance standards, report issues to state regulators, and address potential network reliability concerns. Additionally, Frontier’s slow infrastructure work on […]
New York voters have approved Proposition 1, a constitutional amendment prohibiting discrimination based on gender identity, pregnancy outcomes, age, sexual orientation, disability, and other characteristics. This amendment expands existing anti-discrimination protections and enshrines abortion rights within the New York State Constitution, marking a significant step forward for civil rights in the state. The amendment received […]
At a recent rally in Rochester’s Parcel 5, opponents voiced concerns over New York’s Proposition 1, which aims to add protections against discrimination based on ethnicity, gender, age, reproductive health, and more to the state constitution. Those against the proposal, including Ayesha Kreutz of the Coalition to Protect Kids, argue that its language is vague […]
New York State is getting new red light cameras. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a measure to expand red light camera programs across the state, aiming to increase road safety. You may recall, Rochester had red light cameras but removed them over community complaints they were disproportionately placed in poor neighborhoods. The new legislation addresses penalties […]
The ROC Your Job initiative has expanded into a year-long after-school employment program, announced Monday. Supported by $3.9 million from New York State’s youth employment program, the initiative aims to connect teens in underserved neighborhoods with job opportunities. Last year, over 300 students participated, and with the expansion, nearly 350 teens are expected to benefit. […]
As of October 21, New York students can apply to SUNY and CUNY schools without paying application fees, as part of an initiative announced by Governor Kathy Hochul. This effort is aimed at reducing financial barriers and encouraging students to pursue higher education. SUNY applications are free until November 3, while CUNY applications are free […]
NFL games have become some of the top events for sports betting, taking in a revenue of more than $11 billion since January of this year. So, for the money that New York State collects in taxes from sports betting companies, where does the money go? A lot of the money goes to funding education. […]
A design firm has been selected to develop plans for the new High Falls State Park in downtown Rochester. The contract has been awarded to OLIN, a landscape architecture and urban design firm, which will collaborate with several local firms, including Highland Planning, LiRo Engineers, TY Lin, Trophy Point, and Flaum Management. While some remediation […]
Former New York Governor David Paterson and his stepson were attacked Friday night while walking near their home in New York City. Police arrived at the scene on Second Avenue around 8:30 p.m., finding a 20-year-old man with facial injuries and a 70-year-old man with head injuries. Although the victims were not initially named, it […]
Domestic violence reports in Monroe County have significantly increased in 2023, according to the Willow Domestic Violence Center. More than half of Rochester residents and nearly half of those in surrounding suburbs reported experiencing physical abuse. The county’s domestic violence rates are approximately twice as high as the state average. One alarming trend is the […]
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