Community
A potential project flush with options
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A 24/7 restroom could help the homeless and others in downtown Rochester, but questions about cost and security remain.
Events
A complicated conversation about abortion and religion
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The Rochester Beacon’s latest event highlighted what lies beneath the talking points of the abortion issue with a panel of faith leaders.
Letters
Nursing homes are in financial crisis: Our seniors deserve better
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Nursing homes across New York State need your help. There are approximately 614 nursing homes in New York State. We say approximately because nursing homes have been closing at an increasing rate. If not closing, these facilities are forced to take vital beds offline, which means they are unavailable for people who need them. If you, your loved ones, or family members depend upon nursing home care in your community, this statistic should scare you.
The end of 2022 marked a new milestone of which most people are unaware—but one that is vitally important to the health care system.
Economy & Business
GM to invest $68 million in Rochester plant
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The local facility is one of four General Motors sites nationwide to receive nearly $1 billion in total funding for V-8 engine production and EV components.
Beaconomics
You want to legalize weed? Pick a goal
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The state’s 2021 Cannabis Law has a long—and unachievable—list of objectives. To create a viable legal market, it needs to be revised.
Justice & Public Safety
From a ‘Hall of Doom’ to a place for the people
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Keith Stith, RPD’s new deputy chief of community engagement, wants to restore trust between police and community by listening and empowering.
Beacon Notes
Introducing Letters to the Beacon
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Beginning next week, the Beacon will be adding a new page that gives readers another forum where they can share their ideas and opinions.
Education
RIT provost named president of George Washington University
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Ellen Granberg, the first woman to become RIT provost, in July will become the first female leader of GW.
Community
Activists push for enhanced Code Blue policies
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They say the deadly Christmas blizzard in Buffalo showed the city and county are not prepared for a severe weather emergency.
Health & Science
Expanding the scope of Parkinson’s research
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The University of Rochester Medical Center is looking for more participants in the landmark Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative.