BROCKPORT, N.Y. – Marijuana has a long and complicated history in America, and although society has come to understand this psychoactive plant better, the full scope of its application remains cloaked in enigma. The potential benefits of marijuana as a… Read More ›
Issues
Local residents are tired of picking up college student’s trash
During the weekend, the sleepy Village of Brockport comes to life. College students flood into downtown and pour into local bars. Once the bars close, rowdy students stumble through the village to their apartments, dorms, or an ongoing party. The more alcohol… Read More ›
Remote Learning – Testing the Collective Mettle of Students and Faculty
BROCKPORT, N.Y. – On a typical weekday, SUNY Brockport junior, Marc Shermerhorn, wakes at 8 a.m., going about his morning routine before sitting down at his computer—where he consults a checklist—deciding on what he hopes to accomplish that day. Shermerhorn… Read More ›
The Forgotten Frontline
Fairport N.Y.– As the Coronavirus pandemic rages on, nursing home workers across the country are facing burnout.as they continue to battle COVID-19. Working continuously since the beginning of the pandemic, nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNA), have been caring for… Read More ›
Silver Clippings: How One Local Business Survived The Pandemic
BROCKPORT, N.Y. – From the corner of Main and Market streets, Next Level Barbershop might look rather typical. Maybe the black and white color scheme is a little more current—in an austere sort of way—the emblem design perhaps a little… Read More ›
Homeless Epidemic During Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented time for everyone. This is clear even for the Center for Disease Control, as they continuously change policies and add new recommendations on how to protect yourself from the deadly virus. The uncertainty that… Read More ›
Convenience stores, non-profits hold the line on the food desert front
As Americans endure the hardships of winter and a prolonged pandemic, issues related to food scarcity and insecurity rage on. While social conditions continue to deteriorate, millions of Americans are in a non-stop battle with hunger. For most people, getting… Read More ›
The Unforeseen Future of Spring Athletics
As the end of the fall semester is right around the corner, many Fall and Winter college athletes are in despair over losing their sports season already. With COVID-19 still affecting not only college students, but the rest of the… Read More ›
NO “Pause” for Home Health Aides and Moms
Vicky Bellows, mother of three adolescent boys and a home health aide, has had to make adjustments at home and on-the-job because of Covid-19. As a Home Health Aide, Bellows’ job changed with the looming specter of COVID hanging around… Read More ›
Bartenders brace for further restrictions
By Chelsea L. Brown ROCHESTER, NY – Uncertainty looms over the local bar and restaurant industry as COVID numbers continue to rise across the state. New dining restrictions went into effect earlier this month, limiting diners to four per table… Read More ›