Warm temperatures continue to climb in Rochester, and along with them, the desire to put on a swimsuit and take a dip at the pool. The uplift of COVID-19 restrictions and free admission to Rochester ...

Reading, writing, and arithmetic are considered the important academic building blocks in one’s formative years. Swimming lessons are not essential – at least not in most schools. They should be.

Ryker Gardner (left), 8, waits as Haylee Turner, 7, jumps in near swim instructor Alexis Fraundorfer during "Learn to Swim" lessons at Prospect Pool on Wednesday morning. Mirror photo by Linden ...