Community
Should we do more to honor Susan B. Anthony?
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Eighty-five percent of Rochester Beacon readers favor renaming a major local landmark after the suffragist and social reformer.
Economy & Business
Why Rochester’s economy remains at risk
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Our region has sharply reduced the COVID-19 risk level here. But the local economy is vulnerable to numerous factors beyond the region’s control.
Economy & Business
Eastview navigates the pandemic
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The Ontario County mall has resolved some issues raised by a rating agency but faces future challenges.
Government & Politics
A political leader put to the test
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For Monroe County GOP chair Bill Napier, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly everything but his mission: to guide his party’s resurgence at the polls in November.
Environment
An artist’s rendering of shoreline protection
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Sculptor Pepsy Kettavong’s Smart BreakWall Diversion System absorbs waves that can cause property damage along Lake Ontario.
GUEST OPINION
Leading by example
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For a leader, showing congruence between intent and behavior is essential to building trust. Why is it so difficult to do?
Justice & Public Safety
Courts could face avalanche of eviction cases
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With a statewide moratorium set to expire in less than a month, tenants who have been financially impacted by the pandemic are at increased risk. A right-to-counsel program could get legal aid to renters facing eviction.
Justice & Public Safety
SEC, Morgan reach tentative settlement
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The commission accused the Rochester-based developer in a civil action of mortgage fraud and running a Ponzi scheme.
Education
Pandemic reveals strains in higher education, panelists say
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College leaders taking part in a Rochester Beacon-Upstate Venture Connect webinar say institutions need to rethink their revenue sources.
Economy & Business
Is this RealEats’ time?
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The COVID-19 pandemic is driving growth for the fledgling, subscription-based business in Geneva, which delivers healthy, farm-to-table, ready-to-eat food.