Culture
The poetry of word and image
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Erica Baum reimagines and repurposes everyday printed materials to create poetic and imaginative works of art, which are now on exhibit at the George Eastman Museum.
Justice & Public Safety
New argument over the PAB
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Rochester’s Police Accountability Board was in appellate court this week seeking to reclaim the authority to subpoena and investigate officers. Amid the uncertainty, the board continues to release oversight investigations and policy recommendations.
Education
Will Santiago’s apology mollify Patterson?
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Isaiah Santiago’s statement regarding his argument with fellow Rochester school board member James Patterson comes before a scheduled hearing on Patterson’s request to remove Santiago from the board.
Economy & Business
Is the new Bills stadium really such a bad deal for taxpayers?
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Personal income taxes paid by Bills and visiting NFL players likely total more than $30 million a year—and with the increasing salary cap, the number keeps rising.
Economy & Business
Mazzullo to step down as Excell Partners CEO
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Theresa Mazzullo, who has led the venture capital firm for two decades, will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Rami Katz.
Food & Agriculture
Judge confirms contract for apple pickers at Wayne County farm
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In his ruling, Wayne County Judge Richard Healy rejected Wafler Farms’ challenges to the contract awarded earlier this year by the state’s Public Employment Relations Board.
Letters
Monroe County shouldn’t give Airbnb a special exemption
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If the county Legislature opts out of a new state requirement to create a short-term rental registry, it will be a vote against basic transparency, enforcement tools, and fair taxation.
Economy & Business
At Knucklehead Craft Brewing, a generational handoff is on tap
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As the Webster brewery turns 11, co-founders Len and Kathy Dummer are officially turning over the business to sons Jake and Josh.
Letters
An opportunity for reflection and action
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Dec. 10, the annual celebration of the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights, is a reminder of the need for forward-thinking actions on the human rights challenges we face.
Culture
Company Theatre finds a persuasive ‘POV’ for Jane Austen
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Its production of “Persuasion,” which celebrates Austen’s 250th birthday, showcases an accomplished cast of 13 women actors.