Author Archives
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Workforce of The Pandemic
By Paul Estares In Monroe County, the cases of COVID-19 have been increasing. Since the beginning of the pandemic, millions of people have lost their jobs. Some of them have been fortunate enough to keep their position, but must now… Read More ›
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Love Lockdown: Dating during a Pandemic.
By Ashley Zarcone ROCHESTER, NY- Finding and maintaining a relationship is a challenge for everyone, but with an ongoing pandemic it seems as if love has become even more of a struggle. COVID-19 has tested many individuals’ love lives, making… Read More ›
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Fine Dining to Curbside Pickup
By: David Villareale As the pandemic rages on restaurant owners are trying to keep the dining experience alive. Nosh, a creative culinary restaurant in downtown Rochester, are taking precautions to keep customers safe and socially distanced. Following New York State… Read More ›
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Under Construction Dances Virtually
As the Capital Region prepares for possible second lockdown, residents, including SUNY Albany students, are scrambling to find new ways to enjoy their hobbies by safely by wearing masks and socially distancing from others. That’s hard to do when you… Read More ›
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Curtains Close for The Rochester City Ballet
ROCHESTER, NY — The curtain rises up, applause roars, and the orchestra begins as dancers step onto the stage. All over the world theater performances have been put on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rochester City Ballet is… Read More ›
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Student Mental Health During COVID-19
By Paul Estares The pandemic has fundamentally changed the way college students live. Students normally have their friends to get through the stresses of college, but during the pandemic, many students are on their own. Andrew Penner is in his… Read More ›
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Youth Voters are Shattering Voting Records in the 2020 Elections.
By Vianca Grullon BROCKPORT, N.Y- There have been record numbers of early voting turnouts. More than 7 million youth voters have cast their ballots. Generation Z and Millennial voters have turned out in large numbers. Many states have increased safety… Read More ›
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Saying “I Do” When a Pandemic Says “You Can’t”
The COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped couples from saying, “I Do.” For brides, finding the perfect wedding dress can be quite the challenge regardless of COVID-19 obstacles. Stella Jones, the owner of Stella’s Bridal Boutique in Le Roy, New York,… Read More ›
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A Safer Sound: Musicians during the Pandemic
by Ashley Zarcone ROCHESTER, NY – In times of crisis, music has always been a support, guiding the broken, sick, and troubled towards comfort. Local musicians depend on their community to gain a following and share their passion. But with… Read More ›
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Trick or Treating Through the Pandemic
This October, parents in New York’s Capital Region, in and around Albany, are making decisions about how they are going to cope with Halloween festivities amidst a global pandemic. Given the social distancing guidelines provided by the CDC, finding new… Read More ›