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Pediatricians say vaccinate your kids under 5. But providers weren't prepared to administer shots

Starting this week, Rochester Regional Health will begin administering COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.  One pediatrician says this is the best thing for the community.   



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Wed, 06/29/2022 - 12:36pm
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Hochul commits $3M to link Rochester bike trail network with an old railroad trestle

The Running Track Bridge a mile north of downtown would connect the El Camino trail and underserved neighborhoods in northeast Rochester to the Genesee Riverway Trail, extending from Charlotte, through downtown, and south to the Erie Canal.
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Tue, 06/28/2022 - 4:45am
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Monroe County offers working capital loans for small business

Monroe County is offering up to $25,000 in forgivable working capital loans for small businesses.
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Tue, 06/28/2022 - 7:10am
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Primary day offers Democrats 3 choices, and Republicans 4

Tuesday is primary day in New York and both Democrats and Republicans are running in contests for governor.

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Mon, 06/27/2022 - 1:12pm
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Proposed health insurance rate hikes average in the double digits

While NY state regulators have not yet signed off on what kinds of increases health insurance companies will be allowed to charge next year, many of those those insurers are asking for double-digit rate hikes.

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Mon, 06/27/2022 - 2:58am
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Jazz Fest organizers say record crowd this year; looking ahead to next year for the 20th edition

Producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent said that this year's festival saw record attendance of 210,000 over its 9-day run.
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Mon, 06/27/2022 - 2:56am
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Danielle Ponder takes control on final day of jazz fest

Also: Kurt Elling and the end of the world, and the best of the fest.
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Mon, 06/27/2022 - 2:57am
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$3 million food and farming competition hopes to reach minority-owned businesses

Grow-NY, a state-funded food and agriculture program and competition, gives a total of $3 million in funding to 20 finalists.
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Thu, 06/23/2022 - 1:07pm
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You can donate old instruments to young musicians during jazz fest

Rochester Education Foundation has partnered with M&T Bank to collect instruments for the Rochester City School District.
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Thu, 06/23/2022 - 6:30am
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New 'State of Hate' report highlights discrimination, fear and hope in Rochester region

A survey on the "State of Hate" in Greater Rochester shows many racial, ethnic and other minority groups feel unsafe. There are also mixed perceptions about discrimination in the nine counties that make up the region.

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Wed, 06/22/2022 - 10:04am
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