Government & Politics
How the 2026 primary votes played out
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Last week’s local elections were marked by typically low turnout and clear geographical advantages in several races.
Community
Project creates a record of lives long left untold
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The Queer Veterans Project, a Western New York initiative that pairs contemporary photographic portraits with oral histories from LGBTQ veterans, spans multiple generations of service.
Justice & Public Safety
Barnhart questions sheriff deputy’s presence in D.C.
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The Monroe County sheriff’s deputy, one of a number of officers from around the country now in the nation’s capital to assist the U.S. Marshals Service and U.S. Park Police during America’s semiquincentennial celebration, was photographed helping make an arrest by the Reflecting Pool.
Culture
Trombone Shorty brings Jazz Fest to a rousing close
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Acts including Sasha Dobson, DK Harrell and Cinnamon Jones each brought something distinct to the festival’s final evening.
Culture
At 82, Gladys Knight still reigns
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The Empress of Soul headlined a Jazz Fest evening that also featured the Orrin Evans Trio and the irresistible New Orleans charm of Doreen Ketchens.
Culture
A little rain, but a lot of music
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Camila Meza, Everything Yes, and Galactic made Day 7 a memorable night at the Jazz Fest.
Culture
MAG offers innovative approach to art appreciation
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The museum’s Open MIC program aims to show participants that curiosity and discussion surrounding artwork can be shared by all.
Culture
From songbirds to electro-jazz inspired by sea creatures
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Day 6 at the Jazz Fest filled the streets and brought crowds to their feet.
Education
A budget’s bitter aftertaste
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An amended 2026-2027 RCSD budget was approved last week, after the district received less money than expected from the state. Few were cheering its passage.
Culture
At the halfway point, the Jazz Fest rides high
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Day 5 at the 2025 Rochester International Jazz Festival featured more mesmerizing performances.