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The $16 million renovation of the historic downtown building has received $10.8 million in construction financing from the Community Preservation Corp.
In an investigation focusing on Section 8 housing vouchers in seven municipalities, Rochester accounted for nearly half of all complaints.
Announcement of the nearly $1.9 million project comes on top of the opening of a R&D facility in Henrietta.
Professional and clinical workers voted in favor of their first three-year contract, which includes more than 11.5 percent in general wage increases.
The money from the New York State Council on the Arts will support the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s multiyear project to reinvigorate the West Herr Performing Arts Center.
A new book about prison advocate Martin Sostre shines light on current-day Rochester.
With the naming of the first American pope, local Catholics see both hope and challenges for a church amid the crosscurrents of change.
A conversation with two local women, daughters of Palestinian Arabs forced from their homeland in 1948, brought to the surface memories and emotions that have been passed through generations.
The nearly $19 million project will create a new research and development center and grow the precision optics manufacturer’s fabrication capabilities.
City Council will vote on the proposed 2025-26 school district budget next month.
The $16 million renovation of the historic downtown building has received $10.8 million in construction financing from the Community Preservation Corp.
In an investigation focusing on Section 8 housing vouchers in seven municipalities, Rochester accounted for nearly half of all complaints.
Announcement of the nearly $1.9 million project comes on top of the opening of a R&D facility in Henrietta.
Professional and clinical workers voted in favor of their first three-year contract, which includes more than 11.5 percent in general wage increases.
The money from the New York State Council on the Arts will support the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s multiyear project to reinvigorate the West Herr Performing Arts Center.
A new book about prison advocate Martin Sostre shines light on current-day Rochester.
A conversation with two local women, daughters of Palestinian Arabs forced from their homeland in 1948, brought to the surface memories and emotions that have been passed through generations.
The nearly $19 million project will create a new research and development center and grow the precision optics manufacturer’s fabrication capabilities.
City Council will vote on the proposed 2025-26 school district budget next month.
Following a recent court decision, the executive director of Rochester’s Police Accountability Board says its tools have changed, but not its mission.
It’s easier to point fingers at the opposition than it is to focus on solving the underlying problems. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
The non-alcoholic bar in North Winton Village will celebrate the mural’s completion this weekend.
The Rochester City Council president says he welcomes a competitive race as he seeks re-election. Over the last couple of weeks, he spoke with the Beacon on what he sees as Rochester’s chief challenges and opportunities.
Legislation to create an office of pretrial services is an uncontroversial way to enhance public safety.