Letters
Punishing the victims of the housing crisis
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The RPD sweep of an encampment near Interstate 490, on the mayor’s orders, made the homeless even more homeless.
Beacon Notes
The best of the Beacon in 2024
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Over the last 12 months, the Beacon posted hundreds of articles. For our readers and writers, a number of these pieces stood out.
Community
A leader in civic and legal affairs
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Justin Vigdor, who died Dec. 26, made his mark in community service and in a legal career that spanned seven decades.
Culture
Voices to ring out for the William Warfield Scholarship Fund
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The “Let Freedom Sing” benefit concert in January will help raise money for scholarships granted to African American classical vocal musicians.
Community
What will the future bring?
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In the Rochester Beacon’s year-end reader survey, nearly three-quarters of respondents said they are pessimistic about the outlook for the country over the next four years. They are more upbeat about the region’s prospects, however.
Education
Simon Business School unveils changes to MS programs
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The school has added core courses in artificial intelligence and technology and reduced core MS tuition by more than $10,000.
Education
RCSD budget deliberations begin
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Uncertainty over the largest budget gap in recent history and federal funding were top concerns at a board meeting last week.
Letters
It’s time to stop ignoring the Genesee River fishery
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The counties bordering Lake Ontario receive a $60 million economic boost from tourist anglers, but Monroe County is only capturing a fraction of that.
Community
Anti-poverty recommendations draw support
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The Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council developed the recommendations to cut child poverty in half statewide by 2031.
Education
Protest and punishment
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The felony counts filed against four students accused of placing “Wanted” posters at the University of Rochester have stirred debate about whether criminal charges are a disproportionate response to campus protest.