Justice & Public Safety
Monroe County to investigate DA’s actions
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The Office of Public Integrity and the Board of Ethics have begun an investigation into Sandra Doorley’s traffic-stop conduct.
Economy & Business
Hyzon hits the road
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The hydrogen fuel-cell technology firm, which arrived with fanfare in 2021, has exited Monroe County. It derived little benefit from a package of state and local assistance, economic development officials say.
Culture
A transforming journey: Alexander Kobrin’s exploration of Beethoven’s piano sonatas
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Eastman faculty member Alexander Kobrin’s year-long Beethoven sonata series reaches its conclusion Wednesday evening at Hatch Recital Hall.
Justice & Public Safety
Doorley says she is ‘fully to blame’ for her traffic-stop conduct
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In a video, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley apologized for her conduct toward a Webster police officer who attempted to stop her for a speeding violation a week ago.
Education
Tracking the “Opt Out” movement
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A new dashboard from impact mapping company North Arrow shows how resistance to state educational assessments has changed over time.
Culture
Mara Ahmed to screen newest film
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The latest work by activist filmmaker and artist Mara Ahmed, “Return to Sender: Women of Color in Colonial Postcards & the Politics of Representation,” will screen on May 4 at ROC Cinema.
Community
Council majority issues ‘Pact with the People’
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Five members committed to renewing the Council’s focus on safer neighborhoods, quality housing and equitable access to opportunity.
Justice & Public Safety
New hope for abuse survivors
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The judge in the Rochester diocese’s bankruptcy will allow a vote on rival plans of reorganization. For the aging survivors of sexual abuse at the hands of priests and other church officials, it is the first big step toward a final settlement.
Letters
Penfield’s annual EV car show brings community together for Earth day
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Penfield’s annual event began in 2012, where the first EV charging station in Monroe County was unveiled. Read the letter.
Letters
When you see the orange cones, drive safely
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The people you see along our highways, often in an orange and yellow vest and hard hat, are people just like you. We need your help to keep everyone safe.