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Monthly Archives: December 2025

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Food & Agriculture

Judge confirms contract for apple pickers at Wayne County farm

By NARM NATHAN | December 9, 2025

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

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | December 8, 2025

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

By WILL CLEVELAND | December 8, 2025

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

By LETTERS TO THE BEACON | December 8, 2025

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

By DAVID RAYMOND | December 5, 2025

Its production of “Persuasion,” which celebrates Austen’s 250th birthday, showcases an accomplished cast of 13 women actors.

Economy & Business

The blossoming cannabis industry

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | December 4, 2025

Some three years after recreational cannabis sales were legalized in New York, retailers and producers are seeing robust growth while navigating a number of challenges.

GUEST OPINION

Monroe County should prioritize family investment over surveillance

By ELAINE SMITH | December 4, 2025

The county’s 2026 budget is an opportunity to redirect family policy away from racial discrimination, implicit bias, and suspicion of neglect.

Community

Special screening of ‘Running to Stand Still’ slated

By SMRITI JACOB | December 3, 2025

The Dec. 8 presentation of the film, which focuses on U.S. immigration policies, will be followed by a panel discussion.

Environment

Monroe County begins work on climate change resiliency plan

By EMMELY ELI TEXCUCANO | December 3, 2025

The county Department of Environmental Services last month held its first public meeting in its effort to identify and address vulnerabilities due to climate change.

Community

El Camino Café serves coffee and more with a mission

By EMMELY ELI TEXCUCANO | December 2, 2025

The cafe, which will open to the general public next month, helps individuals with developmental disabilities transition into the workforce.

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