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Bob Duffy Statement on Governor Hochul’s FY2024 Budget Proposal

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bob Duffy has released the following statement on Governor Kathy Hochul's FY2024 Budget Proposal.

Diversifying Classical Repertoire for Intermediate Ensembles: Commissioning Brittany J. Green’s “Freedom 2040: The Tomorrow We’ll Build”

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, Rochester’s East High School Band (pictured above) premiered Freedom 2040: The Tomorrow We’ll Build, by Brittany J. Green.

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

The New York State Thruway Authority (Thruway) has proposed a multi-year schedule of systemwide toll increases to begin in 2024, but a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identifies concerns with the proposal and urges the Thruway to first improve its operations and maximize non-toll revenues.

City Council Committees Meeting - Day 2 Feb. 9

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

City Council committees generally meet on the 2nd Wednesday and Thursday of each month

Governor Hochul Announces Sweeping Plan To Transform Child Care System In New York

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a sweeping plan to transform New York’s child care system as part of her 2023 State of the State, making the system fairer, more affordable, and easier to access.

NYS Department Of Environmental Conservation Meeting On Community Air Monitoring Initiative Feb. 23

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2023

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is holding a virtual meeting to provide an overview and update of the 2022-23 Statewide Community Air Monitoring Initiative which includes Rochester and several other communities in New York.