Events
Beacon event to focus on city’s homicide crisis
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Rochester’s homicide rate is surging. With each murder, the community asks: “Why?” and “What is to be done?” This free online event will address those questions.
Culture
Serving vegan food and the community
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Anyone’s Cafe, which is slated to open this weekend, is a cooperative vegan restaurant that wants to make real impact on tough issues for Rochester.
Economy & Business
Vancouver-based hydrogen tech firm to open facility here
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Ionomr Innovations was drawn to Rochester by access to renewable energy sources and the area’s skilled workforce.
Justice & Public Safety
Diocese moves to reinstate freeze on cases
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester seeks a Bankruptcy Court trial, in a move to counter the reactivation of state court sexual-abuse claims against parishes.
Culture
Fred Costello is on deck again
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Cool cat extraordinaire, the Red Wings organist is where baseball and jazz collide.
Economy & Business
LeChase acquires Albany-based Sano-Rubin
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LeChase Construction Services, which expanded to the Capital District in 2003, and Sano-Rubin Construction Services together generate $125 million in revenues there.
Community
Is Rochester ready for nuclear war?
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of a nuclear conflict. While the risk to the Rochester region may be low, does local government have safety plans in place for a nuclear attack? And what precautions can individuals take?
Justice & Public Safety
Morgan pleads guilty to single felony count
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Under a plea agreement to end his multiyear criminal case, real estate developer Robert Morgan would face no prison time but could be fined up to $250,000.
Community
The toll of violence and the pandemic
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“It’s been horrible out here, trying to keep up with death,” says mortician Thomas Gainey, the owner and operator of Angel Hills Funeral Chapel on St. Paul Street.
Community
RACF initiative boosts region’s arts, cultural assets
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To mark its 50th anniversary, the Rochester Area Community Foundation is launching a year-long program underwriting free attendance to a range of nonprofit arts and cultural sites and performances.