Education
Four UR students expelled for ‘Wanted’ posters, student protest group says
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The students were subject to the school’s Code of Conduct violation procedures and also face charges of felony criminal mischief.
Culture
Toronzo Cannon can’t just ‘Shut Up & Play!
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The Chicago bluesman will perform music from his new 12-track album when he comes to the Rochester area on Feb. 1.
Justice & Public Safety
Public defenders argue their own case
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Locked in contract negotiations, the Monroe County Public Defender Union is pushing for better working conditions to improve their ability to defend clients.
Events
Beacon slates forum on traffic fatalities
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The Feb. 12 event featuring Mayor Malik Evans and traffic policy experts will look at Rochester’s participation in Vision Zero, a national initiative that aims to eliminate traffic deaths and severe injuries while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.
Justice & Public Safety
RPD’s deputy chief of community engagement moves on
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Keith Stith, who spent two years on the job in Rochester, has accepted a new position in New Jersey, his home state.
Education
Longtime UR officer Robinson to retire
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Vice President Peter Robinson, a leader at the University of Rochester for more than three decades, plans to step down at the end of March.
Government & Politics
Lightfoot to leave City Council after second term
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Willie Lightfoot Sr. plans to focus on being an entrepreneur and ministry. His term ends Dec. 31.
Opinion
At UR, learning the price of belonging
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Being part of a community brings both shared experience and personal responsibility to others when faced with difficult choices.
Justice & Public Safety
Evans to sign Good Cause into law
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Mayor Malik Evans announced his intention to approve Good Cause eviction protections, kicking off a sensitive implementation that will rely on the court’s interpretations.
Community
A hockey night for warriors
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The Flower City Warriors hockey team will play and be honored at the Blue Cross Arena as part of the Rochester Americans’ Military Salute night.