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The Rochester School District unveiled proposals for two new city high schools Wednesday night, but concerns about cost and questions of whether - and which - old schools will be closed gave board members pause.
City school district looks to future
Rochester school board members will hear proposed plans for two new city high schools this evening.
Get your foot in the door, prove yourself
Dina Natale always planned to spend her professional life working with children.
Pittsford startup making a splash in the energy drink biz
Michael Joseph has never liked carbonated drinks but always found himself looking for a pick-me-up. That's when he was hit with a flash of inspiration---why not create an energy drink that's not hot or carbonated? "We basically came up with it because we didn't like soda and we didn't like coffee," Joseph said.
Area to mark AIDS Day with various events
Tuesday marks World AIDS Day, observed in the Rochester region with a full week of education and prevention efforts.
Every family wants to send their child to a high-performing school. That is why the Rochester City School District is improving its portfolio of schools.
Residents of upstate N.Y. seem rather cold
It's been my sad experience that the nastiest, most quarrelsome people in the United States are from upstate New York.
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Rochester-area doctors respond to fear of unknown over H1N1
If facts can spread as fast as the H1N1 virus, people will be able to keep their worry about the illness in check.
High-achiever earns job in Riga
Danielle Latona used to practice teaching in her house when no one was around. Now, just a few months out of college, the 22-year-old is getting paid to teach in the district she graduated from a few years ago.
Students at St. John Fisher College lined up Wednesday, waiting for a shot of swine flu vaccine.
Dare to Ask: He doesn't (heart) upstate N.Y.
It's been my sad experience that the nastiest, most quarrelsome people in the United States are from upstate New York.
Roads, cleaning up neighborhood keys to Corning First Ward election
CORNING -- Corning's First Ward on the city's Southside will have a new alderman Jan.
Two young candidates vie in LaSalle
The 5th District seat in the Niagara County Legislature is up for grabs in Tuesday's election, but you can bet on a few things about the winner.
This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. Healing the urban community UJIMA Rochester, The University of Rochester, Excellus, the City of Rochester, and St.
This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. Recycle Rochester Green Earth Ventures will sponsor "Recycle Rochester" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, at St.
Speaker tells 1,400 to be innovators
The United States is falling behind its international competitors, and funding for innovation in business has hit a 12-year low.
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Encouraging words precede sober facts
Some 1,400 people filled the fieldhouse at St. John Fisher College on Friday to get revved up about Rochester.
Eyes on the Future a " Making it in Business
That was just one of the themes of this year's "Eyes on the Future" business summit.
Discussion Panel: 'Contests: On the Front Lines of Change' with local activists
'Contests: On the Front Lines of Change' is a central discussion panel in the 'Contests and Continuities' Statewide Sociology conference from Oct 16-Oct 17 at St.
This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. Meet the candidates The Center for Disability Rights and the Regional Center for Independent Living will sponsor a candidate forum on disability issues at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 19, at the Central Library, Kate Gleason Auditorium, 115 South Avenue.
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