Category: Environment, Featured News, Health
ROC City Compost Collecting Tons of Food Waste
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The ROC City Compost Program has collected 12 tons of food waste in just about two months...
Foodlink’s Curbside Market Helps Overcome WIC Barriers
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Earlier this year, city families receiving WIC benefits received some extra money for a few...
Samra Brouk, Chair of Senate Committee on Mental Health: Challenges are Everywhere
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Shortly after winning election to the New York state Senate, Samra Brouk launched another...
COVID-19 Vaccine Outreach Efforts Show Success
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net More than half of people eligible in every city ZIP code for a COVID-19 vaccine have received...
All Frisky: How Sunlight Can Fire Up Hormones That Make People Feel Sexier
Being outdoors in the sun's rays triggers the release of sex hormones. The post All Frisky: How Sunlight Can Fire Up Hormones That Make...
Leaded Gasoline Is Officially A Thing Of The Past
Algeria is the final country to ban the sale of the toxic fuel. The post Leaded Gasoline Is Officially A Thing Of The Past appeared first...
A Little Extra Help Can Let Kids’ Greatness Grow
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net Edna Colon thought her 28-month-old son was shy and that’s why he wasn’t talking as much...
Goal of Excellus’ Health Equity Awards is to Address Disparities
Staff reports Nonprofits with health and wellness programs that address racial and ethnic health disparities can apply for funding through...
City Considering Incentives for Employees to Get Vaccinated
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net The city is working on negotiating an incentive for its employees to get vaccinated against...
Race, Ethnicity Data Lacking as COVID Cases Rise
Patti Singerpattisinger@minorityreporter.net On Aug. 10, 2020, Monroe County reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 and 34 hospitalizations....
