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education1 year ago

"Rochester's Highland Park Reservoir Tragedy: Missing Man's Body Found, Boil-Water Advisory Lifted"

The Rochester City School District reopened on Thursday after the city lifted a boil-water advisory, following confusion and conflicting announcements. The district had cancelled after-school activities and closed schools due to the advisory issued after a body was found in the Highland Park reservoir. The city lifted the advisory shortly before 1 a.m. Thursday, but the district did not confirm school reopening until 6:40 a.m. after initially indicating they would remain closed in a social media post.

local-news1 year ago

Unnoticed: Man's Body Found in Highland Park Reservoir After Nearly a Month

The body of Abdullahi Muya, 29, who had been missing since February, was found in the Highland Park reservoir in Rochester, N.Y. The mayor confirmed that Muya's death does not appear to be criminal in nature, and the water quality remains in compliance with state and federal regulations despite the reservoir not being covered. The incident has prompted discussions about the necessity of covering the reservoir and addressing security gaps.

local-news1 year ago

Body of Missing Man Found in Highland Park Reservoir After Month-long Search

The body found in the Highland Park Reservoir has been identified as 29-year-old Abduhahi Muya, who had been missing since February after falling into the reservoir and dying. Mayor Malik Evans confirmed the water quality tests were safe and the boil water advisory has been lifted for the City of Rochester. Rochester City School District has reopened, and Muya's body was recovered by a SCUBA team after being in the reservoir since February.

local-news1 year ago

"Rochester Adapts to Boil-Water Advisory as Officials Address Reservoir Concerns"

Rochester, N.Y. is awaiting an update on the discovery of a body at the Highland Park reservoir, which led to a boil-water advisory for parts of the city. The Rochester City School District closed, prompting some kids to spend the day at city recreation centers where meals were provided. The Monroe County Jail and businesses like The Strong National Museum of Play and Swiftwater Brewing adjusted to the advisory by tapping into alternative water sources and distributing bottled water.

crime-and-safety1 year ago

"Highland Park Reservoir: Scuba Team Recovers Body, Boil-Water Notice Issued"

A body found in the Highland Park reservoir in Rochester prompted the city to issue a boil-water advisory, with the reservoir needing to be drained and tested before returning to use. The discovery led to the cancellation of after-school activities in the Rochester City School District, and an investigation into the incident is ongoing as police review security measures at the reservoir.