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Boy Scouts Lift 22-Year Ban On Openly Gay Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America's national policy on gay scouts is new, but Rochester's policy is staying the same, "for us here in Rochester it's probably not much of an impact because we've already had a conduct based policy," explained Steve Hoitt the Seneca Waterways Council Scout Executive and CEO, "so there's already kids in the program in our council
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Local Businesses Help Others Go Green
Socially Good Business take a different approach to keep the environment in mind. Socially Good Business is the dream of Rochester native Liz Brenna. She started hercareer at Ben and Jerry's in Vermont and then decided to branch out on her own. "While I was there, I noticed how much Ben and Jerrys has really infused their societal and environmental
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New "Tax-Free NY" Initiative Unveiled in Rochester
An exciting new proposal that could be a game-changer for new businesses looking to set up shop in New York. Governor Cuomo is proposing the development of tax-free zones in and around SUNY campuses. Lieutenant Governor Bob Duffy shared the idea with educators and business leaders in Rochester Thursday. It would a big win for start-ups, venture capital, and new
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Old Name is New for National Warplane Museum in Geneseo
The 1941 Historical Aircraft Group in Geneseo has reached a milestone achievement in re-acquiring the name of the National Warplane Museum. It's good news for both the museum and area tourism. As Western New York's only hands-on warplane museum that operates with an active runway, and the longest active grass runway in the U.S., this is a tremendous accomplishment and
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Greece Schools Restore School Resource Officer Position
Greece, NY--Budget constraints in 2012 prevented the Greece Central School District from having a school resource officer. But, the school board budgeted for it this time around, and the position is being restored in September. That's good news for Greece parent, Christine Hahn. She says her 14-year-old son is bullied regularly at Greece Olympia High School. "They just