The world faces a multitude of problems ranging from pollution to energy shortages and health deficits. This presentation by Christopher Snyder explored the uses of mushrooms for a practice known as mycoremediation. Through this method, it may become possible to restore the health of our ecosystems and ourselves along with them.
The even happened on March 31, 2019 at the Flying Squirrel Community Space (FSCS) (285 Clarissa St.). The letcure was a part of the FSCS's programming theme of Environment for March and April.
Christopher Snyder grew up on a hobby farm in Darien New York. While completing a Masters in Bioinformatics at the Rochester Institute of Technology he developed interests in dancing, philosophy, and community organizing. Christopher now lives in downtown Rochester and volunteers with the Flying Squirrel community space.
The FSCS exists to "provide a welcoming space that will cultivate and sustain long lasing relationships between activists, artists, and community members in Rochester so that we may work together to create positive social change."
About 40 local demonstrators gathered in front of Rochester's Federal Building on April 4 2019. The rally was in solidarity with similar demonstrations nationwide and in front of the White House. Its purpose was to demand that the full report on Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian influence in the 2016 election be turned over to Congress in its entirety. Speaking was Jen Lunsford, the Democratic challenger to NY State Senator Richard Funke in district 55.
As islands of discarded plastic larger than the entire state of Hawail float about on our oceans, could mushrooms be the solution to eliminating it and possibly proding a source of food and medicine in the process? Some researchers are beginning to think so. Christopher Snyder of the University of Rochester gives a talk on how Mycoremidiation, as the science is known, might help us clean up our planet.
“Hang his ass,” said by Rush Volunteer Firefighter Doug Watson about Rochester City Councilmember Adam McFadden; community members voice concern/anger via press release
On February 23 screenshots of Doug Watson’s social media posts came to the attention of people of color and anti-racist activists in Rochester, NY. Rush volunteer firefighter Doug Watson made the public comment “Hang his ass” during a live streamed press conference of prosecutors laying our their criminal complaint against Rochester City Councilmember Adam McFadden.
Many people sent emails, letters, Facebook messages and posts calling for accountability. Christopher Coles sent this letter demanding an explanation and was responded to after a lengthy delay:
Attached is Rochester City Council's Rochester Police Accountability Board proposed legislation. It very closely mirrors the language of the negotiated ordinance with the exception of two areas:
1. Composition. Instead of an 11 member board with 6 members selected by the Police Accountability Board Alliance, 4 by City Council and 1 from the Mayor, the proposed board would be a 9 member board with 4 from the Alliance, 4 from each district of Council, and one appointee from the Mayor.
Attached is a PDF of the negotiated Police Accountability Board proposed legislation. This legislation was developed in concert with the Public Safety Committee of the Rochester City Council, the Police Accountabiity Board Alliance, the United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western, NY, and the Genesee Valley Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union. This legislation was not formally introduced by City Council but is very close to the legislation Council released.
Attached is a PDF of Mayor Lovely Warren's Police Accountability Board proposed legislation. According to the Police Accountability Board Alliance, who has been working with City Council to draft meaningful legislation, the Mayor's proposal is a failure. Specifically, the legislation:
Rochester Indymedia is now requiring editor approval for account creation.
We came to this decision after we had repeated spam posted to our website that caused difficulty with the website's functioning. We will still have open publishing and keep our site as nonrestrictive and accessible as possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. As before, we will continue to be Rochester's grassroots news and education site. Thank you for your continued support and remember, "Don't hate the media, be the media!"
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