By Ashley Reeves As both a mother and a tattoo artist, Brittany “Baby Boo” Brennan is a busy woman. Hailing from Erie, Pennsylvania, Brennan originally attended college to pursue a degree in nursing. “I actually wanted to be a tattoo… Read More ›
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A Second Chance
The opioid epidemic continues to grow. According to the latest data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids. Rich Walters knows all too well about… Read More ›
Connecting with the community story by story
Kayla Green has a passion for storytelling. While Green knew she enjoyed editing and shooting when she stepped on to the campus of The College at Brockport as a freshman, she had no idea she would leave a semester early, employed as a multimedia journalist for WROC in Rochester.
Shaun Nelms: A Step in the Direction of Equity
By Christina Giruzzi and Ashley Reeves Doctor of Education Shaun Nelms has been consistently working to make changes in the Rochester City School District. Nelms is the superintendent of East High school and also leads the Center for Urban Education… Read More ›
Headaches and Health Risks
By Autumne Venturino and Margaret Stewart Brockport’s elected officials continue to look for ways to deal with old industrial sites that pose environmental hazards for area residents. Two of those sites are the former Kleen Brite Labs and Black and… Read More ›
Clarkson Prepares for Future Energy Source
After months of discussion, weeks of debate and hours of difficult decisions, the Clarkson Town Board is finally starting to make progress in their journey to implement solar energy systems. Currently, solar energy installations are permitted for residences, as long… Read More ›
A Community in Crisis: Brockport Copes with the Opioid Crisis
By Ashley Reeves and Christina Giruzzi Throughout the country, the heroin and opioid crisis have placed a serious burden on law enforcement and other government agencies. Communities such as Brockport and Monroe County have felt the effects of the opioid… Read More ›
Preserving the Past, Building a Future: Celebrating 200 Years of Good Neighbors
The small town of Clarkson is about to mark a big milestone: Its bicentennial. Though the town will hold various events throughout the year to honor its history, the big celebration will be held during the town’s annual Good… Read More ›
Brockport Officials Keep Eyes Open as Lift Bridge Closure Nears
Businesses on Brockport’s Main Street will be negatively affected when construction on the village’s main lift bridge begins in 2021, but village officials believe that the downtown businesses will adapt to the changes well. The Main Street lift bridge has been in… Read More ›
Special Olympics: More than a game
By Margaret Stewart and Autumne Venturino Athletes train all year for a chance to compete against the best in the Olympics. Many of them compete in events like alpine skiing, figure skating and floor hockey. No matter the event, all… Read More ›
