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Culture

An advocate from prison for the incarcerated

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 16, 2025

A new book about prison advocate Martin Sostre shines light on current-day Rochester.

Education

RCSD board approves $1.1 billion draft budget

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 13, 2025

City Council will vote on the proposed 2025-26 school district budget next month.

Four Questions

Where does the PAB go from here?

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 13, 2025

Following a recent court decision, the executive director of Rochester’s Police Accountability Board says its tools have changed, but not its mission.

Culture

A new floor-to-ceiling mural blooms at AltBar

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 9, 2025

The non-alcoholic bar in North Winton Village will celebrate the mural’s completion this weekend.

Justice & Public Safety

Ruling against Police Accountability Board appealed

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 6, 2025

The city’s appeal comes only days after Judge Joseph Waldorf’s decision in favor of a complaint filed by the RPD officers union. 

Economy & Business

A celebration of Rochester’s small businesses

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 5, 2025

Local events for National Small Business Week kick off amid a volatile economic environment.

Culture

A visual dialogue on incarceration and resistance

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | May 1, 2025

Experimental filmmaker Christopher Harris’ art will be shown along with films from the Visual Studies Workshop’s collection.

Justice & Public Safety

A new measure of public safety

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 30, 2025

A Measures for Justice portal will track a variety of data for the Rochester Police Department.

Culture

‘An American in Paris’ comes to CenterStage

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 18, 2025

The musical will feature beloved songs and intricate choreography.

Community

Empowering a younger generation

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 10, 2025

Youth organizers with Teen Empowerment say the nonprofit, which has operated here since 2003, emphasizes both personal development and advocacy work.

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