Health & Science
Finger Lakes Health to merge with UR Medicine
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The health systems will join forces on Aug.1. It adds two hospitals, in Yates and Ontario counties, to UR’s eight-hospital network.
Education
The future after affirmative action
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Last week’s Supreme Court decision upended race-conscious admissions policies in place at selective colleges and universities for decades. What does it mean for Rochester-area schools?
Education
Most Beacon readers disapprove of court decision
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In a poll of Beacon readers, 63 percent disapproved of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.
GUEST OPINION
Why the Supreme Court was right
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Disadvantaged students need affirmative action, but the concept of disadvantage should be holistic, placing more weight on a person’s class and less weight—if any—on this person’s race.
Economy & Business
GS Optics growth planned after acquisition
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Plans call for the century-old Rochester optics firm, recently acquired by British firm G&H, to expand its downtown facility.
Economy & Business
Inside the public power fight in Rochester
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The campaign here mirrors other municipalization efforts—fueled by the desire for lower rates and greater local control—that have occurred around the country in recent decades. But it faces daunting odds.
Culture
Jazz Fest ends on a bright note
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The crowds remained undeterred in their celebration of music in downtown Rochester.
Culture
Magical moments on Day 8
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A piano duo, a jazz trio and an orchestra added flair to a hazy Friday evening at the Jazz Fest.