Culture
Prime Time Funk revamped
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The long-standing music group from Western New York debuts a few new faces next month in Rochester.
Justice & Public Safety
Whole Foods Plaza developers score win
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In a ruling this week, state Supreme Court Justice Scott Odorisi turned down Brighton activists’ bid to scale back the plaza.
Community
The road to rent stability
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Tenant rights activists would like the city of Rochester to limit rent increases. Meeting that request has proved to be a challenge.
Justice & Public Safety
Motor vehicle thefts still in high gear
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The Rochester Police Department reported 366 stolen vehicles last month. It follows January’s record high of 348.
Economy & Business
Downtown café draws friends of felines
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The Pawsitive Cafe on East Avenue, which opened last year, has become popular with students for both sips and purrs.
Government & Politics
City launches effort to boost financial stability
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The Office of Financial Empowerment offers resources to support financial wellness.
Letters
Rochester Music Hall of Fame strays from promised mission
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When established in 2011, the Rochester Music Hall of Fame aimed to recognize artists with ties to Rochester who contributed to musical excellence. However, after its charter class 12 years ago, no additional artist performances have been inducted into the Hall.
Culture
Marching like a mollusk
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Benny Bleu’s newest album asks listeners to slow down and contemplate for a while.
Letter from Washington
My dinner with the Boston Strangler
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Fifty years ago, a singular event in the history of American penology occurred—and with it, an unforgettable experience for a 19-year-old college sophomore.
Justice & Public Safety
Monroe County customer sues L.L. Bean over leaky boots
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Linda Lenzi claims her boots were falsely advertised as waterproof. If a judge grants the lawsuit’s bid to be certified as a class action, similarly disgruntled buyers could collect a minimum of $5 million, her lawyers estimate.