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NY's scrutiny of concealed carry applicants' social media activity raises questions among experts

Some say New York's new approach of screening pistol permit applicants' social media accounts for signs of potential danger is full of holes.
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Mon, 07/11/2022 - 12:02pm
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Minneapolis taps former Rochester official Cedric Alexander to lead public safety reforms

Public safety reform in the city of Minneapolis could soon be in the hands of former Rochester deputy mayor and one-time interim police chief Cedric Alexander.
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Mon, 07/11/2022 - 8:50am
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Summer camp for children and young adults with disabilities faces staff, funding shortage

Camp Haccamo is still reeling from the pandemic, even as some experts are calling for wider inclusion in outdoor recreation.
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Fri, 07/08/2022 - 12:18pm
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Electric buses are all the buzz. But RTS thinks hydrogen might be better for Rochester winters

The experience of operating 10 electric buses the past two winters has RTS looking for better options - aided by $5 million from New York state.
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Tue, 07/05/2022 - 4:15am
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Mayor Evans responds to weekend violence in Rochester

Rochester Police say that four people were shot, one fatally, in an incident early Tuesday morning on North Clinton Ave.

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Wed, 07/06/2022 - 1:07pm
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Rochester kids are living in the middle of serious violence. One afterschool program tries to help

As violence increases, children are experiencing shootings and killings. A Rochester afterschool program is trying to help young people with trauma.
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Tue, 07/05/2022 - 7:51am
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Greater Rochester seeing rebound in travel and tourism despite high gas and airline ticket prices

Numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels, but officials say the market is seeing group and leisure travel bounce back.
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Mon, 07/04/2022 - 5:58pm
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The New York State Legislature acts on gun safety and abortion rights in special session

The New York State legislature in a special session approved a constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion rights, and changed state laws on carrying a concealed weapon. Both were in response to recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
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Fri, 07/01/2022 - 12:44pm
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Wegmans pays $400,000 fine in data breach settlement

Wegmans is paying a $400,000 penalty and has agreed to cyber security improvements following a data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of customers.



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Thu, 06/30/2022 - 7:00am
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Tenant advocates say proposed fixes to Rochester's housing problems don't address the root issues

Rochester’s Housing Quality Taskforce released its report on Tuesday that gives Mayor Malik Evans a list of recommendations for solutions to the city’s housing issues.

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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 9:36am
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