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Dr. Robert Redfield, the Director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a statement on Friday, saying: “I know that the people are eager to return to normal activity and ways of life, however, it is important that we remember that this situation is unprecedented and that the pandemic has not ended.” […]
According to a press release from Governor Andrew Cuomo, “COVID-19 is still a real threat and we’re still battling it. I know it’s not on the front pages today, but it is still in people and in society, but thanks to the people of New York and the nurses, doctors and essential workers, today we […]
It’s almost officially summer and you may be wondering where are the bikes for the bike-sharing stations? Either that or you have seen the removal of bike stations. No, they are not relocating them they are taking them away permanently. Starting this week all bike-sharing stations in the city of Rochester will be removed. Pace […]
Several “Dear Class of 2020” virtual graduation tributes have occurred during the pandemic because of high school, college and other academic graduation cancellations. YouTube previously announced that it plans to live-stream a special commencement ceremony on June 6 to honor graduates from all age levels and walks of life. The ceremony will feature appearances by […]
Big names in Hollywood are refusing to make films again until the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. This comes as no surprise, as movie projectors are gathering dust in closed theaters across the nation. When asked when he would be making new films, Producer Spike Lee said “They ain’t doing a thing until the vaccine. […]
During this time of great difficulty, the Indian community in Rochester has come together to provide vital services and raise money for Rochesterians affected by COVID-19. Named the COVID-19: Rochester Indian-American Community Fund, in just 10 days the fund has raised over $32,000 to support pandemic-related services. The team behind the fund has delivered 100 […]
President Trump said he views the high rate of confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in the United States as a badge of honor. He made the statement during his cabinet meeting Monday in which he hasn’t held one since the outbreak. The current president said the United States is doing more testing than anybody else in […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that New York officials worked with faith-based groups to try to bring back certain religious services after the pandemic resulted in the shut-down of all social gatherings. Religious institutions weren’t originally supposed to re-open until Phase 4. Drive-in and parking lot services restarted on Thursday along with religious gatherings of […]
New York State posted a new tool this week called the “New York Forward Business Reopening Lookup Tool” to help business owners determine when they’re allowed to re-open during the pandemic and the new health standards they must follow to do so safely. A business owner only needs to visit here and click the “Get Started” button […]
Over the weekend, a Rochester non-profit organization, Common Ground Health, opened SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) early-detection clinics throughout Monroe County in Black and Brown communities. The screening sites are open to everyone, but they were specifically placed in these communities because of the disproportionate negative impact that the pandemic is having on minorities. When screeners believe that […]