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Edward Barrett, a World War II veteran, arrives home to a warm welcome at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester N.Y. on Feb. 22, 2024. Barrett was given the chance to visit the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. Servicemembers lined the halls to give Barrett the recognition he deserves upon his return.
Cheerleading teammates of Zoe Houghtling gather for a candlelit vigil as they share prayers and hopes for her safe return in Rochester N.Y. on Mar. 25, 2024. Zoe vanished the day before and was believed to be in danger but has since been found safe.
Firemen from the Rochester Fire Dept respond to a burning home on Copeland St. on Apr 8, 2024. Crews had to use multiple strategies due to the dangerous conditions inside the home, including holes in the floor. The home was torn down the next morning.
Army Veteran Samuel Mammano greets his wife Annette upon returning home from Honor Flight Mission 83 from Washington, D.C at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport in Rochester N.Y. on May 26, 2024. Honor Flight, a nonprofit organization, honors American veterans by providing free trips to visit war memorials in the nation's capital.
The University of Rochester underscores the significance of adaptive sports within the community through an exhibition wheelchair basketball game, hosted by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at the U of R on Apr 10, 2024. The event features the Rochester Wheels and Rochester Rockets, offering peer mentorship opportunities for individuals interested in participating.
Firemen from the Rochester Fire Dept respond to a burning home on Copeland St. on Apr 8, 2024. Crews had to use multiple strategies due to the dangerous conditions inside the home, including holes in the floor. The home was torn down the next morning.
Rabbi Nechemia Vogel teaches children from the Rochester area how to bake their own matzah, alongside lessons on the story of Passover, at the Jewish Community Center in Rochester, N.Y., on Apr 7, 2024. Leading the Model Matzah Bakery class since 1983, Rabbi Vogel emphasizes the importance of passing down the traditions of Passover to future generations. 'Jewish survival really depends on our ability to transmit the values and traditions...these children one day will become parents themselves; they will tell it to their children as it's been for thousands of years,' says Rabbi Vogel, highlighting how the message of passover should be taken to heart.
The ladies and organizers of The Jennifer House gather for a prayer before sharing dinner in Rochester, N.Y. on Feb. 14, 2024. The Jennifer House has been a sanctuary for women facing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence, justice involvement, and re-entering society from jail, in-patient treatment, and the streets. For two decades, it has provided a safe and healing home, offering support and refuge to women in various challenging situations.
The University of Rochester underscores the significance of adaptive sports within the community through an exhibition wheelchair basketball game, hosted by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee at the U of R on Apr 10, 2024. The event features the Rochester Wheels and Rochester Rockets, offering peer mentorship opportunities for individuals interested in participating.
A Rochestarian calls for prayer at a vigil for the victims of a mass shooting at Maplewood park in Rochester
Students of a Presidency class at Nazareth University watch the presidential debate together at Nazareth University.