The judge in the Rochester diocese’s bankruptcy will allow a vote on rival plans of reorganization. For the aging survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of priests and other church officials, it is the first big step toward a final settlement.

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Culture

Mara Ahmed to screen newest film

By E.C. SALIBIAN | 15 hours ago

The latest work by activist filmmaker and artist Mara Ahmed, “Return to Sender: Women of Color in Colonial Postcards & the Politics of Representation,” will screen on May 4 at ROC Cinema.

Community

Council majority issues ‘Pact with the People’

By SMRITI JACOB | April 25, 2024

Five members committed to renewing the Council’s focus on safer neighborhoods, quality housing and equitable access to opportunity.

Justice & Public Safety

New hope for abuse survivors

By WILL ASTOR | April 25, 2024

Letters

Penfield’s annual EV car show brings community together for Earth day

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | April 24, 2024

Penfield’s annual event began in 2012, where the first EV charging station in Monroe County was unveiled. Read the letter.

Letters

When you see the orange cones, drive safely

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | April 24, 2024

The people you see along our highways, often in an orange and yellow vest and hard hat, are people just like you. We need your help to keep everyone safe.

Education

RIT president Munson to retire

By SMRITI JACOB | April 23, 2024

David Munson plans to step down in June 2025, after eight years leading Rochester Institute of Technology.

Environment

The steward of leftover paint

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 23, 2024

PaintCare is nearly two years into its paint stewardship program, which works to eliminate paint waste through recycling and proper disposal methods.

Community

Imagine RIT returns with nearly 400 exhibits

By SMRITI JACOB | April 22, 2024

The university’s campus-wide event, slated for April 27, once again will put creativity and innovation on display.

Letters

Stop cutting indigent legal services. Please!

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | April 20, 2024

Legal services for indigent New Yorkers should not be a bargaining chip in state budget negotiations.

Culture

Experiencing the art of video games

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 19, 2024

Next week, a Visual Studies Workshop event will present experimental games as art.

Culture

Mara Ahmed to screen newest film

By E.C. SALIBIAN | 15 hours ago

The latest work by activist filmmaker and artist Mara Ahmed, “Return to Sender: Women of Color in Colonial Postcards & the Politics of Representation,” will screen on May 4 at ROC Cinema.

Community

Council majority issues ‘Pact with the People’

By SMRITI JACOB | April 25, 2024

Five members committed to renewing the Council’s focus on safer neighborhoods, quality housing and equitable access to opportunity.

Education

RIT president Munson to retire

By SMRITI JACOB | April 23, 2024

David Munson plans to step down in June 2025, after eight years leading Rochester Institute of Technology.

Environment

The steward of leftover paint

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 23, 2024

PaintCare is nearly two years into its paint stewardship program, which works to eliminate paint waste through recycling and proper disposal methods.

Community

Imagine RIT returns with nearly 400 exhibits

By SMRITI JACOB | April 22, 2024

The university’s campus-wide event, slated for April 27, once again will put creativity and innovation on display.

Culture

Experiencing the art of video games

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 19, 2024

Next week, a Visual Studies Workshop event will present experimental games as art.

Education

The CTE opportunity

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 18, 2024

Career and technology education in the Rochester City School District is set to expand, which could boost the prospects of students entering a job market with growing openings due to an aging workforce.

Beacon Notes

Foundation grants boost Beacon funding

By ROCHESTER BEACON | April 18, 2024

Led by a total of $55,000 in funding from the ESL Charitable Foundation and the William & Sheila Konar Foundation, the Rochester Beacon will receive a substantial increase in institutional support this year.

Environment

New microplastics research hub gets U.S. funding

By SMRITI JACOB | April 17, 2024

The University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology, backed by $7.3 million in federal funding, are partnering to study the environmental and health threats posed by plastic particles.

Education

RCSD board sets timeline for interim superintendent search

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 17, 2024

The city Board of Education slated an April 25 public input session, four days before making a final decision.

GUEST OPINION

My wellness matters: I will continue to push for my joy

By ASHLEY N. CAMPBELL | April 17, 2024

Black Maternal Health Week, April 11-17, highlights the importance for Black women of having the space to speak up, ask for guidance, and advocate for peaceful birthing experiences.

Four Questions

A story of lifting African children out of poverty

By PAUL ERICSON | April 17, 2024

In his new book “And the Children Shall Lead Us,” Barry Childs recounts the roots of Africa Bridge and shares the nonprofit’s model for eradicating extreme poverty.

GUEST OPINION

Why we’re on strike at the D&C

By JUSTIN MURPHY | April 16, 2024

For members of the Newspaper Guild of Rochester, whose contract with Gannett expired in 2019, the fight for adequate pay and protections is a righteous one.

GUEST OPINION

It takes a village: Our most precious resource—you

By ALLISON FRISCH | April 15, 2024

Community stakeholders should be engaged in the news coverage they receive. Without you and your valuable input and involvement, the success of the Rochester Beacon is uncertain.