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Justice & Public Safety

PAB executive director pick charts her course

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | July 22, 2024

At her confirmation hearing for the Police Accountability Board post, Lesli Myers-Small presented her goals and stated her commitment to “justice, transparency, and community empowerment.”

Culture

Darrell Lovett’s embroidered wizardry

By NARM NATHAN | July 19, 2024

In the artist’s show, “Soon As I Get Home,” characters like the Tin Man, the Lion, and Evillene are brought to life through the use of embroidery on tulle.

Justice & Public Safety

Rochester’s crime decline 

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | July 18, 2024

Midway through 2024, both violent and property crime rates in the city of Rochester are down—including another drop in homicides and a striking reversal in motor vehicle thefts.

GUEST OPINION

Delivering a ‘good news budget’ for Rochester

By LaSHAY HARRIS and BRIDGET MONROE | July 18, 2024

The city’s recently passed budget for the coming year is historic, but City Council approved it with the narrowest of margins.

Letters

Why were Sandra Doorley and Marvin Taylor treated differently?

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | July 17, 2024

Both Sandra Doorley and Marvin Taylor were stopped for traffic violations. How they were treated reveals ongoing problems of racism and lack of accountability.

Government & Politics

Morelle to propose constitutional amendment on immunity

By WILL ASTOR | July 17, 2024

Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that former President Donald Trump has broad immunity from prosecution, Rep. Joe Morelle says an amendment is needed to preserve “not just the rule of law but the very foundation of our constitutional government.”

Community

Another year of growth for Saint’s Place

By CHARLES SCHAFF | July 16, 2024

With an expanded roster of active volunteers, the nonprofit refugee resettlement program is helping more new arrivals.

Government & Politics

Rochester-area lawmakers mark progress in Albany session

By SMRITI JACOB | July 15, 2024

The recently completed legislative session brought millions of dollars in anti-poverty aid and other funding to the region.

Letters

An open letter to President Biden

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | July 12, 2024

You have done so much for this country through your service. Now you can serve your country best by stepping aside and throwing your support behind a qualified candidate.

Culture

A Shakespearean romance on a summer night 

By DAVID RAYMOND | July 12, 2024

Rochester Community Players present the odyssey of “Pericles,” one of the bard’s least-performed plays, in the Highland Park Bowl.

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