Students from the College at Brockport joined other members of the community on April 26 to plant new trees all along the sidewalk on Holley Street as part of the village’s annual Spring Spruce-Up initiative. The community members… Read More ›
The Community
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 ›
Bad Boys and Good Pets
Every day in the U.S., thousands of animals are abused, abandoned, and alone. Behind the numbers are desperate animals in desperate situations. Animal rights agencies around the world are overwhelmed, but remain hopeful for a solution. According to the ASPCA,… Read More ›
Change Will Not Be Easy
Sandra Vazquez is not afraid of a challenge. She started out as a student at Brockport and became an intern for the Hazen Center of Integrated Care. Later she became a graduate counselor for the Educational Opportunity Program. Now her… Read More ›
Blue for Bivona: Uniting a Community to Fight Child Abuse
by Marleese Patterson and Tyler West In the U.S., nearly 700,000 children are victims of abuse every year. In 2017, about 1,720 children died from abuse or neglect, according to the U.S. Administration for Children & Families. The National Sexual Violence Resource Center says that one… Read More ›
Sweden is in the Money
By Kyle Boyd, Nick Agostinelli, Andrew Harrington and Isaac De Leon When it comes to the town of Sweden there always seems to be a plan make its environment and surroundings better. Community members in Sweden will soon be… 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 ›
Brockport’s Lift Bridge Plan
By Nick Agostinelli Brockport, NY- There is something unique about the villages and towns along the Erie Canal. Many of them have tourist sites, many have activities along the canal and most have interesting bridges. The village of Brockport is more… Read More ›
