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'RCTV/WXIR on Pause' Extended through May 15
 Governor Cuomo just announced New York State remains on pause through May 15.
In compliance with his regulations, RCTV and WXIR will remain on pause as well!
If you need to reach us with any questions or concerns, feel free to click on the links below to contact us, or call the station at (585) 325-1238 between 10 am and 12 Noon and speak to Johnta at our front desk.
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News from RCTV and WXIR
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MEDIA TIP TUESDAY - Making songs radio friendly |
MEDIA TIP TUESDAY - Making songs radio friendly
If you produce a radio show and you've found music that you'd like to play, but can't because the language isn't in compliance with FCC regulations, check out John Watson's Media Tip Tuesday video at right on how to make music radio-friendly!
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Check out Rashida Washington's Radio program, HUMPDAY HUSTLE,
- Membership News - We value you and your support of RCTV. In appreciation for your understanding in these challenging times, for however long we are closed, we will add that amount of time to your current membership, so you do not lose any time on it.
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WXIR's Frequency Radio zooms in on youth issues
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Zoom screen capture of a meeting |
RCTV''s John Watson and Baden Street's Cara Brown work with a group of youth on a radio program called
Frequency Radio.
Up until the Coronavirus, they've met at RCTV and produced the show in the studios of 100.9 WXIR. Beginning this month, they'll be producing the show through Zoom. The students will send John the music they want to use as part of their show, and after they record the Zoom episode, John will edit the music into the program.
"It's interesting doing our meetings through Zoom," John shared, "because a lot of the kids don't want to share their screens."
Because the Zoom technology, which is a tool to record a video confernce call, is so different from working in the studio, the group will plan to start creating one show per month, coming up with youth-relevant questions in advance that include discussions on work, siblings, computers, dating in the time of coronavirus, and more.
The students were open to participating in a new multi-generational radio show that RCTV/100.9 WXIR is planning to launch in which Rochester residents of varying ages will weigh in on topics that affect everyone during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch for more details, coming soon!
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This Week in the News, and Resources During COVID-19
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New Monroe County Testing Site
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Beginning Friday morning,
a new drive-thru testing site is opening in the parking lot in front of the Hudson Avenue Walmart.
You must make an appointment online before you drive up.
Once you arrive, stay in your car. A volunteer will check your ID, check your eligibility and give you a self-administered, nasal swab test. To make an appointment, go to www.myquestcovidtest.com or call (866) 448-7719. The drive-through is open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. You will be asked to show insurance and provide information, but there are no out-of-pocket costs for the test, even if you aren't covered under a plan. You should, however, be prepared to pay for treatment if you are diagnosed with the virus.
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New York on Pause has been extended through
May 15
. This means that 100% of New York State's non-essential workforce is required to stay home through the 15th of May.
- New Face Mask Ruling - Beginning at 8 pm on Friday evening, Governor Cuomo has declared that everyone must wear a face mask or cloth protection of some sort covering mouth and nose when in a public location where social distancing of 6' or more may not be possible. NYS has increased the maximum fine for violations of the state's social distancing protocol from $500 to $1,000.
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 Resources from prior newsletters
Other Resources
- Domestic Violence in Rochester - If you, or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, especially during this period where we are required to shelter-in-place, Willow Domestic Violence is here to assist you. Call (585) 222-SAFE (7233) to speak with a counselor, or text (585) 348-SAFE (7233) for assistance.
- Mental Healthline - If you or someone you know is experiencing dangerously-high anxiety, stress or depression due to the Coronavirus, a mental health hotline has been set up for assistance via phone. Call 1-844-863-9314,
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