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Monthly Archives: October 2024

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Government & Politics

The debate over New York’s Equal Rights Amendment

By KENT GARDNER | October 22, 2024

On Nov. 5, voters must decide whether to amend the state constitution to expand its prohibitions against discrimination. In this Up for Debate, the Rochester Beacon presents two opposing views.

Up for Debate

Vote ‘Yes’ to safeguard our fundamental rights

By BARBARA GROSH | October 22, 2024

Despite what the opposition claims, Prop 1 is about abortion and protecting our rights and freedoms from changing political tides. 

Up for Debate

Vote ‘No’ on the New York ERA

By GEOFF ROSENBERGER | October 22, 2024

We can all get behind the amendment’s expressed goal of equal rights for all New Yorkers. But its flawed language will trigger a myriad of unintended consequences.

Justice & Public Safety

Suit claims UR colluded to overcharge students with divorced parents

By JUSTIN O'CONNOR | October 21, 2024

Along with 39 other universities, the school allegedly colluded through the College Board to inflate prices for students with any noncustodial parents by factoring their financials into aid calculations even if they aren’t paying.

Food & Agriculture

The growth of a small indoor farm business

By ADAM A. WILCOX | October 21, 2024

Michael Temperato’s home-based Rochester Microgreens uses aeroponic technology to achieve harvest-day delivery of fresh greens.

Culture

The art of spirituality, ritual and remembrance

By EVAN COLEMAN | October 18, 2024

The “Saints Preserve Us!” show of contemporary ex-votos, altars, and shrines by 23 artists returns to the Yards this month for its fourth year. 

Letters

An open letter to Judge Paul Warren

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | October 18, 2024

As abuse victims, what is our offense? Apparently, standing up to try to finally get justice and being “stubborn” about it.

Economy & Business

A new normal in entrepreneurship?

By JUSTIN O'CONNOR | October 17, 2024

New business applications surged locally and nationwide with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the figures have persisted at unusually high levels. What’s fueling the trend and is it here to stay?

Beacon Notes

Six years since the Beacon’s start

By PAUL ERICSON | October 17, 2024

Launched on Oct. 18, 2018, the Rochester Beacon beat the odds and continues to grow. By the end of the month, total website pageviews will top 2 million.

Justice & Public Safety

City, former finance director settle case with SEC

By SMRITI JACOB | October 16, 2024

The lawsuit against the city and former finance director Rosalind Brooks-Harris, stemming from a bond offering, is now closed.

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