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WHECTV Created: March 31, 2021 04:36 PM ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer was in Rochester Wednesday to share details about the latest federal coronavirus relief bill and let performance venues know help is on the way. Schumer mentioned money from the American Rescue Plan is coming to individuals, schools and the airport, as well as live and independent entertainment venues under a grant, called Save Our Stages. He made the announcement from The Bug Jar on Monroe Avenue in Rochester, which has been closed for more than a year because of pandemic closu...

April 1, 2021 Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference in Rochester at The Bug Jar on Monroe Ave. Sen. Schumer stated that the new coronavirus relief bill funds will be spread across schools, the airport, and live and independent entertainment venues under a new grant called Save Our Stages. Applications for this bill will begin on April 8th. According to Sen. Schumer, $556 million will be given towards the Finger Lakes Region. A statement given by Sen. Schumer: “A six-month grant so Mr. Gebalski and all the other arts venues in the Rochester area can survive ...