Beth Adams

1 week ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

Some lawmakers in New York are re-evaluating their security measures after last weekend's politically motivated shootings of two state representatives in Minnesota. The attacks that killed one Minnesota state legislator and her husband and severely wounded another and his wife on Saturday are one example of an increasing number of instances of political violence in the United States.

1 week ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

The original playground at the town of Perinton's Center Park West off Ayrault Road would have been 23 years old this summer. So, when they started planning some updates, town leaders asked the community what they wanted to see. And one big request was accessibility. That wish was fulfilled this past weekend with the opening of a newly designed play space with features accommodating a wide range of developmental and physical needs, including a wheelchair accessible merry-go-ground.

4 weeks ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

An event in Fairport on Monday will offer people with intellectual and developmental disabilities an opportunity to learn about voting. It's a collaboration among the Arc of Monroe, the Monroe County Clerk's Office, the county's Board of Elections, and Assemblymember Jen Lunsford's office. Attendees will have the opportunity to register to vote, learn how to use the county's new touchscreen voting machines, and sign up for a non-driver's ID.

1 month ago | wxxinews.org | Beth Adams

A new tool demonstrates how buying local food products can support businesses in the region and generate more tax revenue. The algorithm was created by researchers at Cornell University for local schools, hospitals, prisons and other public service providers to calculate the net benefits of spending at least some of their food budget on New York products, even if it would cost more upfront compared to what they would pay an out-of-state supplier.

1 month ago | weos.org | Beth Adams

A new tool demonstrates how buying local food products can support businesses in the region and generate more tax revenue. The algorithm was created by researchers at Cornell University for local schools, hospitals, prisons and other public service providers to calculate the net benefits of spending at least some of their food budget on New York products, even if it would cost more upfront compared to what they would pay an out-of-state supplier.