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Rochester City School Gets Formally Named Rochester, NY (2009-11-12) Rochester City School No. 10 is named in honor of a local Regent of New York State.
Paterson, in Speech, Asks Legislature to Agree to Budget Cuts Albany, New York (2009-11-09) Governor Paterson gave a brief address to state lawmakers Monday, and pleaded with them to act or close the budget gap. Afterward, Paterson held a private meeting with legislative leaders. A special session is scheduled for Tuesday.
Forty Authors and Illustrators are Scheduled for Rochester Children's Book Festival Brighton, NY (2009-11-06) Forty authors and illustrators will be on hand Saturday for the 13th Annual Rochester Children's Book Festival.
Ball, Big Wheel and Gameboy Make Toy Hall of Fame Rochester, NY (2009-11-05) The Big Wheel rolled into this year's National Toy Hall of Fame ... with the Ball and Nintendo Gameboy accompanying it.
Education Commissioner Visits Area Schools Rochester, NY (2009-11-04) The newly-appointed New York State Education Commissioner and state Board of Regents members visited several Rochester city schools Wednesday.
Kids and H1N1: What You Need to Know Rochester, NY (2009-10-26) How to deal with H1N1, or swine, flu can be confusing - here's some help on dealing with the virus.
A Day in the Life of Homeless Kids Rochester, NY (2009-10-23) The number of young kids living in shelters is growing, and with winter around the corner, housing needs will increase. WXXI's Carlet Cleare visited one Rochester shelter to talk with some kids about their experience of being homeless.
Local Organization Reports Growing Number of Homeless Kids Rochester, NY (2009-10-23) Rochester's Catholic Family Center is serving nearly 75 children every night in its homeless shelters.
County Disparities in Subsidized Childcare Sparks Class Action Lawsuit Rochester, NY (2009-10-18) A class action lawsuit in Monroe County court claims a number of low-income families across the state pay more cash for subsidized child care than other families with the same income -- because of the counties they live in.
Paterson's Potential Budget Cuts Could Put School Districts in a Squeeze WXXI (2009-10-16) Monroe County school districts could feel the pinch this spring if lawmakers pass Governor Paterson's proposed mid-year budget cuts.
City School Board Pres Reacts to Bus Policy WXXI (2009-10-15) Rochester City School Board president responds to parent meeting on the district's transportation policy
Comptroller: Deficit Even Larger Albany, NY (2009-10-14) The State's Comptroller says the state's budget gap is now at $4 b, and that New York faces a "perilous imbalance" and may run out of cash by the end of the month.
Parents Worried Over Enforced City School Bus Policy Rochester, NY (2009-10-15) The Rochester City School District is enforcing its transportation policy, leaving hundred of students walking to school.
Paterson Proposes $3b in Budget Cuts, Including Mid Year School Aid Reductions Albany, New York (2009-10-15) Governor Paterson is proposing the first mid year school aid cuts in nearly two decades, in a package of $3 billion dollars in budget cuts that he says are "very painful" but necessary to avoid default.
Students Speak out at City Council Rochester, NY (2009-10-14) Following a controversial anti-war demonstration, participants speak out about police actions.
State Audit Critical of Way West Irondequoit Central School District Manages Reserve Funds Irondequoit, NY (2009-10-07) State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says an audit reveals the West Irondequoit Central School District needs to better manage its reserve funds.
Complaints Grow Over Governor's Cuts to SUNY Albany, New York (2009-10-07) Governor Paterson is getting some complaints about his decision to target public colleges and universities in the half a billion dollars worth of budget cuts that he has ordered. Among the critics, are several of his fellow Democrats in the State Senate.
Tuition Hike for Out-of-Staters on SUNY's Plate Rochester, NY (2009-10-06) New York's comptroller says boosting tuition on out-of-state students could net millions of dollars, but the schools say they'd want to keep that cash, instead of sending into the budget hole.
Governor Urges Tough Love for State Budget Rochester, NY (2009-09-30) Governor David Paterson defended his budget cutting and called for continued restraint in facing down the recession.
Local College Opens New Arts Center WXXI (2009-09-24) Nazareth is unveiling its newly renovated arts center this week.
Fisher Law School Plans Put on Hold Rochester, NY (2009-09-24) St. John Fisher College President Donald Bain told the college community Thursday that plans for building a law school in downtown Rochester are on hold.
RIT Launches Full Tuition Scholarships for City Students Rochester, NY (2009-09-22) The full ride will be available next year for city school students accepted to RIT directly from high school.
Rep. Maffei Touts Student Aid Bill Rochester, NY (2009-09-18) Congressman Dan Maffei went to the University of Rochester Friday to underscore his support for a bill to expand financial aid to college students.
Cruz, Van White and Elliott Take School Board Slots Rochester, NY (2009-09-16) A former Monroe County legislator joins two incumbents on the November ballot for commissioner of schools in the city.
Job Readiness Programs Gets Grant Rochester, NY (2009-09-15) Three organizations in the Rochester area received thousands in stimulus money Monday.
NTK - MCC President Anne Kress (video) Rochester, NY (2009-09-14) The new president of Monroe Community College talks about plans for downtown and other priorities.
Students Go "Back to School" with the President Rochester, NY (2009-09-08) Students in a "Participation in Government" class watched the President's webcast on Tuesday.
Schools Prepare for Possible Swine Flu Outbreak Rochester, NY (2009-08-31) The Rochester City School District is ready to tackle flu season.
Back to School Worries Include Federal Stimulus Rochester, NY (2009-08-28) Local superintendents are eyeing federal and state education aid.
Gillibrand Touts Amped Up School Nutrition Rochester, NY (2009-08-27) Kirsten Gillibrand promoted healthy eating and increased resources for school lunches during a visit this week.