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Fatima Khan
Fatima Khan
Reporter · Rochester, NY
Fatima holds a Bachelor's in Sociology and Communications from the University at Buffalo and has spent four years reporting on community issues for Rochester's grassroots publications. Her deep engagement with local neighborhoods informs her storytelling.
More from Fatima →Reporter · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 11:04 PM · 1 min read
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) - As temperatures drop even lower, applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) open Monday. Governor Hochul recently announced she'd bring it back this winter. The state also increased the income guidelines for households and the benefit amount for those who get heating fuels delivered, like oil, kerosene, and propane. Monroe [...]
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