Environment
Climate activists react to Seneca Meadows court ruling
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In response to the appellate court ruling, which held that a local law forcing closure of the landfill was invalid, local advocates call for action by the governor and DEC.
Counterpoint
What’s wrong with our political parties?
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Rick Dollinger, a liberal Democrat, and Geoff Rosenberger, a conservative Republican, are both tired of slogans masquerading as solutions—especially those coming from their own respective party.
Economy & Business
The $8 pint isn’t just about beer
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Brewery owners add context to the $8 pint—and explain why wages and other non-ingredient costs are driving the price.
Letters
Is the electric grid ready for mass EV adoption?
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Without coordinated investment into grid upgrades and energy storage, the power system could struggle to keep up with electric vehicle usage.
Culture
Live from Parcel 5, a ‘Rochester Broadcast’
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Composer Lisa Bielawa’s spatial symphony will bring hundreds of musicians together.
Education
Crunch time for the RCSD budget
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The city school district’s latest presentation details a sharply reduced budget deficit and a plan to close the remaining gap, but also warns about daunting long-term financial challenges.
Community
Celebrating the power of hope and resilience
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Villa of Hope’s signature annual event will include a special guest, Buffalo Bill running back Ray Davis.
GUEST OPINION
Big Pharma wants to gut 340B; patients will pay the price
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New York must act now to protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which helps safety-net community health centers and hospitals serve their patients.
Justice & Public Safety
Receiver in Kathy Mott case failed to track fraud, bank argues
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Friction between receiver Mark Kercher and Five Star Bank has boiled over in court papers in the bank’s lawsuit against restaurateur Kathy Mott, who has pleaded guilty to a check-kiting scheme.
Economy & Business
What’s at stake for Rochester in the state budget
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The joint funding request from the city and Monroe County totals nearly $500 million, but how much Albany’s final spending plan allocates remains to be seen.