Culture
The Company Theatre takes a stab at Macbeth
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The production, where words take center stage, opens this weekend and runs until Feb. 16.
Food & Agriculture
United Farm Workers secures first contract in New York
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The California-based union reached an agreement with Cahoon Farms in Wolcott Thursday amid a concerted organizing push into New York with legal hurdles.
Government & Politics
Immigration crackdown
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President Donald Trump’s decisions to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, halt the arrival of refugees and threaten sanctuary cities have resulted in legal action, fear and dismay.
Education
RIT names 11th president
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William Sanders, the Dr. William D. and Nancy W. Strecker dean of Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering in Pittsburgh, assumes leadership July 1.
Justice & Public Safety
New York suing Trump administration over federal funding freeze
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The state is joining 21 others to thwart a policy announced Tuesday that may halt trillions of federal dollars from disbursement.
Community
Evans unveils positive rent reporting program
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The initiative aims to help renters establish or improve their credit scores.
GUEST OPINION
Dream on: the high-speed rail illusion
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The idea of a multibillion-dollar high-speed rail line continues to captivate New York politicians. Instead, they should focus on improving the condition of the critical transportation arteries that most New Yorkers and their economy already depend on.
Culture
Adebayo Jones brings opulent fashion to Rochester runway
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The Jan. 25 event will showcase the London artist’s clothing and give attendees the chance to meet him and purchase pieces.
Culture
Young composers take center stage
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Cordancia Chamber Orchestra showcases local composers Kevin Leysath II and Alyssa Rodriguez in two free children’s concerts.
Justice & Public Safety
New York could get $250M in opioid settlement with Sacklers, Purdue Pharma
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Money from the tentative agreement is likely to be used toward opioid addiction treatment and recovery programs.