Community
Lilac Festival promoter withdraws from event
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Jeff Springut has run the annual festival since 2012. Monroe County officials say Springut’s pullout will not affect the 2024 event.
Community
Tunes for Tanks
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The Lima-based Ugandan Water Project holds its annual concert fundraiser tonight for a record target of nine rainwater collection systems.
Development
A detailed vision for downtown
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Last week, the Partnership for Downtown Rochester released details of a proposed business improvement district for the center city. Backers say the BID is needed to boost revitalization efforts, but opposition remains.
Justice & Public Safety
U.S. Trustee urges court to reject competing plans in diocese bankruptcy
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The filing comes on the eve of hearings scheduled to consider dueling reorganization plans filed by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester and Continental Insurance Co.
Community
SJNC to celebrate 30 years with community health fair
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St. Joseph’s Neighborhood Center will host the event on Dec. 8. It will also offer interactive tours.
Education
Nursing institute receives $5M gift to extend impact
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The donation to the Golisano Institute for Developmental Disability Nursing at St. John Fisher University comes from Thomas Golisano and the Golisano Foundation.
Justice & Public Safety
Final chapter in diocese bankruptcy draws closer
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Hearings this month could set the stage for a long-awaited final settlement of the bankruptcy, which the Rochester diocese sought after New York’s Child Victims Act went into effect.
Letters
Why marshlands are extremely important
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Marshlands, also known as wetlands, are crucial in supporting the environment and human communities.
Letters
A quarter-century fighting violence on our streets
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Project Exile has not only taken thousands of illegal guns off the streets but has also created a level of agency cooperation that is unheard of in other cities.
Culture
A story-driven dance-theater premiere
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“Trifactor” features work by three local choreographers and dance companies: Hanlon Dance + Company, Laurie MacFarlane and Ruben Ornelas