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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.

Four Questions

King: Why FAFSA is critical for students

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 8, 2025

Amid a dip in completion rates and uncertainty at the federal level, the Rochester Beacon spoke with SUNY Chancellor John King to discuss college financial aid.

Education

RCSD buses to get new safety devices

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | April 7, 2025

The addition of BusPatrol cameras is intended to curb stop-arm violations.

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