Justice & Public Safety
Evans calls for action on gun violence
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The Rochester mayor participated in a statewide event that kicked off Gun Violence Awareness month. He was joined by leaders of other cities.
Culture
RIT City Art Space highlights history of Clarissa Street
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The upcoming exhibition, a collaborative project by Rochester Institute of Technology, the Center for Teen Empowerment and the Clarissa Street Reunion Committee, runs June 3-24.
Community
New hope amid challenges for foster children
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The Hub 585 addresses issues including the problem of children aging out of the system with a lack of support and guidance following years of highly programmed structure.
Culture
Rocking for Ukraine
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A fundraiser concert at Photo Music City Hall will help with humanitarian aid for Ukrainians.
Health & Science
The shortage hitting CT scans
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The flow of contrast dye, an iodine-based compound vital for certain medical scans, has dried up. The cause: a COVID-related lockdown in Shanghai, location of a GE Healthcare plant that produces much of the world’s supply.
Beacon Notes
Beacon announces Community News Fund campaign
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The campaign, which runs June 1-17, will raise funds with an aim to building a small core staff of full-time journalists, starting with a reporter.
Economy & Business
Geneva residents split over proposed zoning changes
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The code amendment would allow for farm tours, outdoor music, and private and public events, which businesses say are needed to remain competitive.
Events
Beacon slates event on downtown revitalization
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The June 15 event at Butler/Till’s new headquarters will provide an update on downtown redevelopment and explore what a hybrid work future might mean for Rochester’s center city.
Community
ACT Rochester executive director to retire
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Ann Johnson has led the organization for 12 years, helping to focus attention on complex issues such as racial disparities, health and poverty.
Justice & Public Safety
Judge rejects diocese’s bid to reinstate freeze on cases
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Bankruptcy Court Judge Paul Warren rejected the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester move to block the reactivation of state court sexual-abuse claims against parishes.