Wendy Mills

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

HILTON, N.Y. — Governor Kathy Hochul’s state budget proposal allocates $13.5 million to help schools create smartphone storage solutions to cut down on clicking and scrolling during class. The continued push for a bell-to-bell ban on smartphone use in schools statewide has districts giving options a test run, including one in Monroe County. The Hilton CSD is looking at possibly using individual student pouches to keep cellphones zipped up for the day to try and cut down on distractions in class.

2 months ago | baynews9.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Institute of Technology is sharing history through technology in a kind of time travel experience. RIT's 3D digital design program created an interactive virtual reality experience of a famous printing press. The Kelmscott/Goudy Albion cast iron hand-press dates back to 1891. It's one of the most extraordinary presses in printing history.

May 30, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the school year wraps up, many districts are still operating with a shortage of school bus drivers. Most are actively recruiting drivers. The New York School Bus Contractors Association says a recent poll of its contractor members found a 20% driver shortage for home-to-school runs, field trips, athletics and charters.

Mar 27, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Have you picked your spot to watch the total solar eclipse yet? There are lots of options including parks, community centers, wineries or just your own backyard. Some are even opting to launch their boats earlier than usual to see the eclipse from out of the water.

Mar 21, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Mills

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Attention boaters, the New York Boating Safety Course is happening soon at a location near you. It won't be long before boaters are itching to get their boats unwrapped and out on the water for the season.