Culture
Winter’s no time to stay inside
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Resist the temptation to hunker down at home. With the pandemic still upon us, it’s an ideal time to safely explore the natural environment by foot, snowshoe or cross-country skis.
Government & Politics
Malik Evans on the high road
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In his bid to unseat incumbent Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, City Council member Malik Evans aims to focus on “building bridges” and not respond to political attacks. He has four and a half months to prove it’s a winning strategy.
Justice & Public Safety
Rochester’s former police chief makes his case
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In his public testimony, La’Ron Singletary insists he fully briefed Mayor Lovely Warren on the Daniel Prude case and says he does not understand why she threw “me under the bus.”
GUEST OPINION
Are coronavirus variants already here? Probably yes.
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Troubling mutations of SARS-CoV-2 underscore the need for widespread vaccination and ongoing precautions.
Health & Science
Medical tech firm with RIT roots gets $14 million boost
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Led by Austin McChord, Casana has developed a toilet seat-based system designed to transform in-home cardiovascular monitoring.
Justice & Public Safety
Singletary questioned on calls with Warren
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In an ongoing public deposition, the former Rochester police chief has described his communication with the mayor on the day of Daniel Prude’s arrest.
Health & Science
Primary care amid the pandemic
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For physicians who practice general medicine, COVID-19 has brought big changes to doctor-patient relationships, with new protocols and a sharply increased reliance on telemedicine.
Community
Making space for hidden heroes
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In collaboration with Irondequoit High School and E.R.A.S.E., Our Voices Project will air short films featuring lesser-known Black historical figures during February.
Education
UR nears goal of one-year financial campaign
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The university has raised $78.4 million toward its $100 million goal for Together for Rochester, an engagement and fundraising effort launched after the pandemic struck.
Economy & Business
The jobless rate swings upward
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Monroe County finished 2020 with a 6.9 percent unemployment rate, down sharply from last spring but up nearly a point from November.