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Widespread protests led to promised police reform across New York. Four years later, what's changed?
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo demanded police reform during the pandemic. Those plans have shown mixed results. And his successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has said 'that era is over' and sought to increase police funding.
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John Viviani channels years of music-making into a tender, acoustic new ode.
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Local landmarks will populate the game board, which is still being developed.
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While many college students are home for the summer, some who cross state lines between home and school are struggling to navigate a complex mental health system.
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Widespread protests led to promised police reform across New York. Four years later, what's changed?Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo demanded police reform during the pandemic. Those plans have shown mixed results. And his successor, Gov. Kathy Hochul has said 'that era is over' and sought to increase police funding.
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ConnectionsWe discuss how to train future journalists, and we're joined by the author of "The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future" during this edition of "Connections with Evan Dawson."
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A new report showed that the increase in the median sales price for a home in the Rochester region was up 8.4% in the second quarter, compared to the same quarter a year ago.
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From new amenities at golf courses and driving ranges to a Topgolf planned for Brighton — even at new golf exhibit at The Strong National Museum of Play — the game of golf is paying dividends across the area.
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A recent report from the Greater Rochester Association of Realtors shows another jump in the median sales price of local homes.
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