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Golisano Institute students connect with dozens of local employers at fair
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (157+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Students at the Golisano Institute connected with over 50 local employers on Wednesday at a career fair at the campus on Sawgrass Drive. It's the institute's largest career fair in its history, connecting students with employers in finance, banking, healthcare,…...
Over 50 Rochester teens engage with Mayor Evans on mental health, safety at youth forum
1+ week, 11+ hour ago (143+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Mayor Malik Evans began his second term by engaging with the city's youth at the Inauguration Youth Forum on Friday night. More than 50 teenagers gathered at the Theatre at Innovation Square to discuss topics such as mental health, safety,…...
State childcare partnership pilot program invests millions into Monroe County
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (139+ words) MONROE COUNTY, N.Y. " Governor Kathy Hochul announces childcare expansion pilot, Monroe County to benefit as part of the statewide investment. Called the New Pilot Program, it includes $60 million in funding for New York State, which will partner with three counties, including…...
Rochester teacher's app offers 24/7 mental health support for students
2+ week, 3+ day ago (331+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Dr. Joshua Mack, a teacher at World of Inquiry School No. 58 in Rochester, has created an app called MindLiftROC to help students manage their mental health and prepare for their futures. News10NBC's Declan Stablow spoke with Dr. Mack about…...
Local hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
3+ week, 6+ day ago (132+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Some families rang in the new year by welcoming a baby! Baby Amelia Trigg was born at 6:40 a.m. Thursday. Although she was born at home, Amelia's parents, Holly David and Frankie Trigg, quickly went to Strong Memorial Hospital after the…...
URMC and RRH set to speak about masking policies as flu cases spike
4+ week, 1+ day ago (342+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " The two biggest health systems in the Rochester area are "strongly encouraging" all visitors to wear masks at their hospitals as flu cases are spiking. In addition, all staff, contractors, and volunteers are required to wear masks anytime patients…...
Rochester Regional Health reinstates mandatory masking due to sharp rise in flu cases
4+ week, 1+ day ago (176+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " Rochester Regional Health has reinstated universal masking due to an increase in flu cases and other respiratory illnesses on Tuesday. RELATED: Flu cases soar in New York: State records highest number ever in a single week Officials said the…...
University of Rochester and Strong National Museum of Play form partnership
4+ week, 1+ day ago (102+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " The University of Rochester and the Strong National Museum of Play announced a new partnership focused on studying the power of play. The collaboration will include co-hosting conferences, classes, and field trips. The partnership focuses on joint research and…...
New bill requires warning labels on social media platforms for young users
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (137+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " A new bill will require social media platforms to display warning labels to young users. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill Friday. It requires the labels to warn kids and teens of the potential dangerous impact some features can…...
Lawsuit blocks Trump administration from cutting youth mental health services
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (121+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. " New York Attorney General Letitia James and 15 other attorneys general recently won a lawsuit after they sued the U.S. Department of Education back in July. The lawsuit stems from the Trump administration's attempt to end two grant programs that fund…...