Government
Finger Lakes, Southern Tier Get FEMA Aid For Flood Recovery
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – A major disaster declaration has been issued for seven counties that sustained serious damage during severe storms and flash flooding in August.
Government
Statewide Program Helps Women In County Government
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – A series of roundtable discussions was hosted Monday by the NYSAC (New York State Association of Counties) Women’s Leadership Council, a statewide program focused specifically on providing support to women in county government.
Arts & Culture
Finalists Announced For 2018 Toy Hall of Fame Induction
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The National Toy Hall of Fame here in Rochester has announced the 12 finalists for this year’s induction.
Food and Farms
New York State Fair’s Butter Sculpture Will Be Converted Into Electricity
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – What happens to the butter sculpture at the New York State Fair once the event is over? Well, for the third year, it will be recycled and used for electricity.
Education
Schumer Calls On Federal Government To Investigate Toxins In School Supplies
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Countless parents across New York are purchasing new school supplies for students.
Arts & Culture
New York State Fair Offers NARCAN Training This Year
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Between the 25 cent milk and funnel cake, Narcan training will also be available at the New York State Fair.
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Black And Latino Students Statewide Have Less Access To Advanced High School Courses
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A new report from the New York Equity Coalition shows that many black and Latino students don’t have the same access to high level and advanced placement courses as their white peers.
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Schumer Calls On HUD To Renew Approvals Needed To Continue Rehabbing Zombie Homes
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – With over 2,000 zombie homes plaguing Rochester, Senator Chuck Schumer is calling on the federal government to renew vital approvals needed to continue work on these vacant homes.
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Pay Gap For Women Even Wider When Race Is Factored In
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Aug. 7 is observed as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day. It is the date in 2018 when a black woman catches upto what the average white, non-Hispanic man already earned by the end of 2017.
News
Siena Poll Shows Cuomo Leading Nixon Among Likely Democratic Primary Voters
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ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Gov. Andrew Cuomo is currently leading Cynthia Nixon for the governor nomination 2-to-1 in polls among likely Democratic primary voters in New York.