Culture
‘Somewhere’ comes to Geva
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The complex story of a Puerto Rican family in the 1950s that loves to dance will be accompanied by a new “Mondays at Geva” series.
Culture
A celebration of reading at the JCC
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After virtual events last year, the annual Lane Dworkin Jewish Book Festival is in-person again.
Economy & Business
Are home prices headed for a fall?
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Buyer sentiment has turned negative amid rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, but homes in Rochester continue to sell faster than in any other large metro nationwide.
Technology & Innovation
German firm wins top Luminate award
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Lidrotec will receive a $1 million investment from New York. It is one of 10 startups that vied for a total of $2 million in prizes.
Beaconomics
The siren song of industrial policy
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New York’s deal with Micron Technology is touted as an investment that will generate nearly 50,000 total jobs and a total of $25.6 billion in revenue to state and local government. But these forecasts rely heavily on speculative assumptions.
Beacon Notes
The Beacon marks its fourth anniversary
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A digital news startup that faced long odds, the Beacon topped 1 million total pageviews this summer.
Government & Politics
How data is shaping local election campaigns
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Business intelligence firm Cause + Effect Strategy’s data work represents a growing shift in electoral politics.
Justice & Public Safety
Diocese seeks court OK for claims fund
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The request asks the bankruptcy court to allow the option for parishes to contribute to a fund to settle claims of alleged sex abuse suffered in Boy Scout troops sponsored by Rochester diocese churches.
Culture
Up next: Babe Rainbow and Bee Eater
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A band of psychedelic Aussies and a Rochester supergroup from 20 years back are headed to town.
Community
Foodlink slated to receive $1.4M in federal funds
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Foodlink’s proposal is one of roughly 40 projects in Bring Monroe Back, Monroe County’s plan for funds received through the American Rescue Plan Act.