ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This week on Rochester in Focus, News10NBC’s Lynette Adams starts the show off by talking with Sheriff Todd Baxter and Reverend Dr. Donald Stevens. Then, Adams talks with two people on how they plan to improve low literacy numbers in Rochester. After that, we talk with a new author about her new book. Lastly, we have an archive interview discussing a foster care program in the Finger Lakes.
‘Bridging the Gap’ event
First, Adams has a conversation with Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter and Reverend Dr. Donald Stevens on their 11th annual “Bridging the Gap” event, which brings law enforcement and local young people together for a day of fun and interaction.
This year, they’re teaming up with Save Our Children for a big day starting at Grace Unity Fellowship Church, then onto Pulaski Park. They tell us why these events are about so much more than just kids having fun.
Improving literacy numbers in Rochester
Next, Adams has a conversation with Clianda Florence and Sebron Johnson about their successful “Together Achieving More” event that brought several Rochester families together for a summer literacy program.
The two share their takeaways from the event, and how people can join their big plans to improve Rochester’s low literacy numbers.
New author’s book
Then, Adams sat down with new author Maisha Beard and the CEO of Moxie Creative Studios Stephanie Armstrong. The three discuss how women can not only harness their power, but also market it…