Tik Tok privacy protection, an RIT cybersecurity expert weighs in

Now Tik Tok has made changes to its settings in an effort to protect kids under 18, by limiting the amount of time they are spending on the app. This may be better for their mental health, but may not keep them safe.

Tik Tok privacy protection, an RIT cybersecurity …

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Now Tik Tok has made changes to its settings in an effort to protect kids under 18, by limiting the amount of time they are spending on the app. This may be better for their mental health, but may not keep them safe.

Rochester Friday evening forecast

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It's not quite a lamb. But it's definitely not quite a lion.

East High holds ‘Music in Our Schools’ showcase

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Students at the East High Upper and Lower music departments got together Friday for an annual Music in our Schools showcase. East High music teacher Kyle Keller says engaging students with music they're familiar with and exposing them to other genres will help expose them to other cultures as well.

Police investigation closes portion of Turk Hill …

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Neighbors were advised to shelter in place Friday evening, as police carrying out a welfare check heard gunshots on Turk Hill Road.

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Safety measures in full swing for Red Wings games

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The weather may have been a little cold and rainy early Friday, but that hasn't stopped thousands of dedicated Red Wings fans from flocking in.

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Local organization celebrates Transgender Visibility …

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March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the transgender community. A local organization is celebrating the meaning of the day with their own initiative — bringing voters to the polls.

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Students gather for 14th annual ‘Roc 2 Change’ student …

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The mission students undertook this year is to talk to their peers about combatting racism and to celebrate and discuss different kinds of people in the community.

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Energy storage could help relieve extra strain on …

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A new wave of electric cars and heat pumps in homes could be straining the power grid due to the increase in electricity usage. As we continue to venture into the era of clean energy, Eric Hittinger, Associate Professor of Public Policy at RIT, says that we should expect to see an increase in electricity system demand, which means more clean energy infrastructure being built in local communities.

Pirate Toy Fund gets new van to help deliver toys …

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The Pirate Toy Fund — a non-profit which distributes new toys to kids in need — was gifted this van by the folks at Van Bortel Subaru.

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Body cam footage released for fatal police shooting …

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The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Rochester Police Department have released body camera footage of the police-involved fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month.

READ MORE: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/rpd/body-cam-footage-released-for-fatal-police-shooting-on-barrington-street/

MCSO Chase video

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The Monroe County Sheriff's Office and Rochester Police Department have released body camera footage of the police-involved fatal shooting that occurred earlier this month.

Multiple car break-ins reported at Rochester School …

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School No. 33 in Rochester was the site of several car break-ins Friday.

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East High holds ‘Music in Our Schools’ showcase

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Rochester Red Wings’ 2023 season begins

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Shaun Micheel reflects on 2003 PGA Championship win, …

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