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Brett Davidsen
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Anchor and Reporter, WHEC-TV (Rochester, NY)
Rochester
Beats
abortion, morality. parenting, Christianity personal finance,COVID-19 euthanasia and assisted suicide
Content
From prison sentences to 'phenomenal' opportunity: How Rochester's ambassador program is transforming lives of former opioid addicts
By Brett Davidsen Verified| WHEC-TV (Rochester, NY) Verified ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The City of Rochester is using funds from opioid settlement payments to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction through its ambassador program. Ambassadors, who were previously addicted to opioids themselves, are now being paid $15 an hour for up to two hours a day to clean up neighborhoods and connect with people on the streets who are struggling with addiction.
Gov. Hochul defends 'fair deal' to end illegal NY prison guard strike, says 24-hour shifts 'too long'
By Brett Davidsen Verified| WHEC-TV (Rochester, NY) Verified ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Governor Kathy Hochul spoke to News10NBC about the tentative deal to end the illegal prison guard strike, which includes an eventual end to 24-hour shifts, a framework to avoid future work-stoppages, a 90-day suspension of the HALT Act which bans solitary confinement but also requires overtime for guards, and no discipline against guards as long as they come back to work tomorrow. “We also share the goal with the union that 24 hour work shifts are too long.
From prison sentences to 'phenomenal' opportunity: How Rochester's ambassador program is transforming lives of former opioid addicts
By Brett Davidsen Verified| WHEC-TV (Rochester, NY) Verified ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The City of Rochester is using funds from opioid settlement payments to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with addiction through its ambassador program. Ambassadors, who were previously addicted to opioids themselves, are now being paid $15 an hour for up to two hours a day to clean up neighborhoods and connect with people on the streets who are struggling with addiction.
Company Info
WHEC-TV (Rochester, NY)
Rochester, New York, United States
+1 585-546-5670