Beaconomics
Raise the gas tax!
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Higher prices encourage conservation and a shift to alternative fuels. That’s a good thing.
Culture
Mikaela Davis and Southern Star are back on track
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After a year off due to the pandemic, they have a new live-in-the-studio double album.
Community
Building a food system that serves all
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After three failed attempts, Rochester has a Food Policy Council that aims to identify policies that can help to create a healthier, more equitable food system.
Development
A new tool in the fight against ‘zombie homes’
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MCvacants.com, a resource hub launched by the city of Rochester and Monroe County, could help homeowners and neighbors alike.
Justice & Public Safety
Abuse survivors fire back at Rochester diocese
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In opposing a bid to reinstate a freeze on state court cases, the survivors’ attorney accuses the diocese of trying to “wear down survivors in an effort to get them to accept an unreasonable settlement.”
Economy & Business
Hyzon upbeat amid litigation, SEC inquiry
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The Honeoye Falls-based hydrogen fuel-cell company says 2021 was a “transformational year” and believes it will reach a number of milestones in 2022, but shareholder lawsuits and an SEC probe of allegations made by an activist investment firm remain on the horizon.
Environment
An Earth Day birthday
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Greenovation, a secondhand and environmentally conscious thrift store, celebrates its 10th anniversary this weekend with deals and entertainment.
Culture
The McKinley James’ return to soul
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The Webster native, who returns here April 30, has taken a soul turn but still has plenty of blues and rock ’n’ roll in his live show.
Community
Rochester to host LEGO fan convention
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The event, organized by fans of the iconic toy, will feature professional LEGO artists and showcase small and large creations with tens of thousands of LEGO bricks.
Environment
Revisiting Plan 2014
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An expedited review of the controversial Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River outflow regulations is under way. Could it lead to flood relief for the shoreline in the Rochester region?