Technology
Why digital disparity persists
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The “digital divide” is not defined solely by geography. Income matters too. State-of-the-art infrastructure will not bring broadband access to those who cannot afford it.
Economy & Business
Views clash at the Beacon’s economic forum
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The downbeat assessments of a trio of Albany-based experts were challenged by others on the panel and in the audience.
Technology
Catalant, Rochester entrepreneurship and Austin McChord
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A simple conversation with Datto’s founder put Rochester on the map for Boston-based Catalant Technologies, which now plans to open an office here and hire 45 software engineers.
Letter from Washington
Rochester’s ‘impossible’ connection
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Creators of the “Impossible Burger” have a Brighton native on staff. Dr. David J. Lipman, whose father founded Lipman’s Kosher Market, is its chief science officer.
Economy & Business
More growth in business confidence
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Siena College Research Institute’s new survey of top executives finds optimism rising in the Rochester region, while views of state government sink lower.
Economy & Business
Optimism mixes with concern over regulation, taxes
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Local business leaders who took part in the Siena College Research Institute survey generally are upbeat but voice frustration with regulations and high taxes.
Guest Opinion
Economic development: time for radical change
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Politicians do not drive a healthy economy. Nor do economic development officials. It’s time for new thinking focused on engaging more, diverse elements from the business community.
Government & Politics
The complexities of legalizing cannabis
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says it’s time for New York to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana. Making it happen, though, will require dealing with some thorny issues.
Community
A plight years in the making
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The Rochester Historical Society’s finances have been spiraling downward, imperiling its collections. The chief causes: misguided self-reliance and difficulty adapting to modern fundraising realities.
Community
Is the Democrat and Chronicle facing an existential challenge?
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Operating in a deeply troubled industry a much smaller Gannett was ripe for the hostile buyout offer from Digital First Media, owned by Alden Global Capital. If Alden has its way, the D&C will soon contain many fewer local stories of any sort written by local reporters.