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Waterview Heights remains open as residents await placement

Waterview Heights remains open as residents await placement

Waterview Heights remains open as New York officials work to find appropriate placements for the Rochester nursing home's remaining residents.
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Overland Park City Council Approves Long-Term Parks and Recreation Plan Despite Resident Opposition to Aquatic Facilities

Overland Park City Council Approves Long-Term Parks and Recreation Plan Despite Resident Opposition to Aquatic Facilities

The Overland Park City Council has approved 'Playbook OP,' a comprehensive 10-year plan for the city's parks and recreation system. This approval occurred despite significant pushback from residents and some council members regarding the aquatic facilities portion of the plan. The plan includes renovating or replacing existing regional pools like Young’s Pool and Tomahawk Ridge Aquatic Center, and building new water play features. However, it also entails closing Stonegate Pool at the end of its useful life and constructing a new water park in south Overland Park within the next decade. Council members Drew Mitrisin and Melissa Cheatham, representing Ward 2, voiced concerns that the plan disregards taxpayer preferences for more neighborhood pools, particularly in north Overland Park, and that it removes pool access for residents in that area. A city survey indicated that 67% of taxpayers preferred more neighborhood pools and supported renovating existing regional pools, developing two new neighborhood pool...
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Could you go a week without driving in Rochester?

Could you go a week without driving in Rochester?

Reconnect Rochester's Week Without Driving asks residents to walk, bike or use transit from Oct. 1-8. Here's how to participate.
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Pittsford weighs tougher e-bike rules and higher fees

Pittsford weighs tougher e-bike rules and higher fees

Pittsford village officials are considering tougher e-bike rules, including immediate confiscation and higher vehicle recovery fees.
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Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $39 Million Affordable Housing Development in Rochester

Governor Hochul Announces Completion of $39 Million Affordable Housing Development in Rochester

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the completion of True North Apartments, a $39 million affordable and supportive housing development located in Rochester’s Northeast neighborhood. This project, developed through a collaboration with DePaul, Rochester’s faith-based community, and local leaders, has transformed previously vacant sites into 70 affordable and supportive apartments. In addition to the housing units, the development includes a wellness clinic that will serve both residents and the wider community. This initiative is part of Governor Hochul’s broader $25 billion five-year Housing Plan, which aims to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide. New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has already contributed to creating or preserving over 6,500 affordable homes in Monroe County under Governor Hochul's leadership.
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Rochester turns focus to domestic violence as shootings fall

Rochester turns focus to domestic violence as shootings fall

Rochester officials are shifting attention to domestic violence as shootings and gun homicides fall well below 10-year averages.
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Clawson project puts 70-plus majestic trees on chopping block

Clawson project puts 70-plus majestic trees on chopping block

The tree removals are part of water line and road replacement projects on four streets in Clawson - with similar work planned later in other neighborhoods.
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City of Tuscaloosa Honors Longtime Councilman Kip Tyner with Celebration of Life Service and Renamings

City of Tuscaloosa Honors Longtime Councilman Kip Tyner with Celebration of Life Service and Renamings

The City of Tuscaloosa held a Celebration of Life service in the Alberta community to honor longtime City Councilman Kip Tyner, who passed away earlier this month. Hundreds of people gathered at Alberta Park, a location Tyner considered a cornerstone of the area and which he took pride in rebuilding after the 2011 tornado. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and other friends spoke about Tyner's dedication to public service and his commitment to the community. Tyner served seven consecutive terms on the Tuscaloosa City Council and two terms as city council president. In the coming weeks, the Tuscaloosa City Council plans to rename Alberta Park to Kip Tyner Plaza and 26th Avenue East to Kip Tyner Parkway in his honor.
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Hilton coach tied Section V's all-time wins record and can break it Friday

Hilton coach tied Section V's all-time wins record and can break it Friday

The Cadets stayed unbeaten and moved their coach into a tie atop the Section V all-time wins list.
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Kevin Carrico won't run for re-election. Here's what he'll do instead

Kevin Carrico won't run for re-election. Here's what he'll do instead

Former City Council President Kevin Carrico won't seek re-election to his District 4 seat. He will serve out remainder of current term.
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Bodine expansion on track after couple denied appeal by Germantown board

Bodine expansion on track after couple denied appeal by Germantown board

A Germantown couple's appeal on zoning requirements for Bodine School project was denied by the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Nomination deadline extended for Rochester Top Workplaces

Nomination deadline extended for Rochester Top Workplaces

This is the 14th year the Democrat & Chronicle will shine a spotlight on outstanding workplaces in the region, as viewed by workers.