Economy & Business
Another public utility feasibility study vote fails
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In a 16-13 vote, the Monroe County Legislature voted against allocating $1 million toward a study to replace RG&E with a public option.
Economy & Business
How Lori Van Dusen used words to heal
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In a book written after her husband’s suicide, nationally recognized wealth adviser Lori Van Dusen reflects on how to find purpose and joy amid harsh realities.
Economy & Business
Public utility advocates press for approval of study
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On Tuesday, Monroe County lawmakers will vote once again on a feasibility study for a public takeover of RG&E.
Community
Braveman to be interim JCC leader
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Daan Braveman, president emeritus of Nazareth University, will serve until a new CEO is named.
Education
Upheaval in the city schools
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A long and dramatic meeting last week reflected the tumult in the Rochester City School District, which in the months ahead will need to hire a new superintendent, finalize its 2024-25 budget, execute a districtwide school reconfiguration plan and now create a transition plan for East Upper and Lower schools.
Culture
Vocal meditations on religious faith, duty, and death
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Eastman Opera Theatre this week presents Poulenc’s “Dialogues des Carmélites,” based on a play about a convent of nuns during the French Revolution, when practicing their faith was illegal.
Government & Politics
Presidential primary turnout low in Monroe County
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The Democratic and Republican parties each had around 7 percent participation on Tuesday.
Environment
REMADE to host conference in D.C.
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The national institute’s April 10-11 event will bring together innovators, educators, researchers, business leaders and policymakers, and others involved in the shift to a circular economy.
Health & Science
UR’s tech response to the nursing shortage
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The university’s School of Nursing has augmented its curriculum with technology, integrating two virtual reality classrooms and a 20-bed skills lab, as a way to address the projected long-term shortage of nurses.
GUEST OPINION
Upstate’s poor educational performance
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Students in upstate cities performed poorly on the most recent state assessments—even more poorly than average schools statewide with similar percentages of disadvantaged students.