Justice & Public Safety
Supreme Court strikes down N.Y gun law
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The New York law put strict limits on carrying handguns outside the home, requiring gun owners to show a special need to defend themselves.
Culture
Hot, humid, and healing music
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Day 6 highlights included piano trios led by Connie Han and Joonas Haavisto, and the Queen of Percussion.
Justice & Public Safety
Not a silver bullet
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Research suggests that buyback programs have limited impact on the crime-gun problem, but they may have the potential to be effective against violent crime in other ways.
Economy & Business
CooperVision expansion to add more than 170 jobs
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The contact-lens maker, which employs more than 1,000 people in the Rochester region, plans to expand and renovate its manufacturing and distribution facilities in Scottsville and West Henrietta.
Culture
Hitting new highs on Day 5
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From smaller venues like Kilbourn Hall to the expanse of Parcel 5, the Jazz Fest crowds were the biggest so far.
Letter from Washington
Reflections on a park bench … and a perfect life
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A memorial plaque in Washington’s Rock Creek Park captures not only the tragedy of a woman’s too-short life but also the essence of life itself.
Culture
On Day 4, no loss of momentum
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Dan Wilson played a smooth set at Max of Eastman Place, while Spyro Gyra packed Parcel 5.
Culture
Day 3 brings on the cool
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Sunday brought solo acoustic guitar, classic jazz and meditative, otherworldly Dutch sounds.
Culture
An electric first day at the Jazz Fest
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The streets were full, people were socializing, friends were reconnecting, and everyone was celebrating music together.