Justice & Public Safety
Rochester’s crime decline
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Midway through 2024, both violent and property crime rates in the city of Rochester are down—including another drop in homicides and a striking reversal in motor vehicle thefts.
Education
How Demario Strickland views his new RCSD role
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Demario Strickland became the Rochester school district’s interim superintendent this month. The Beacon posed four questions to see how he views the task before him and how he plans to work with both the community and the school board.
Government & Politics
Meeks, Geraci win Democratic primary contests
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Demond Meeks defeated Willie Lightfoot Jr. in the 137th Assembly District race, while Michael Geraci outpolled former Mayor Lovely Warren in the primary for City Court judge.
Culture
Live in London and now Rochester
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Christone “Kingfish” Ingram brings his Grammy winning live album to the Jazz Fest.
Education
A tale of two community schools
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By 2028, all city schools are expected to adopt the community schools model. At Edison and School No. 19, that transition already has taken root.
Justice & Public Safety
PAB report scrutinizes RPD’s discipline system
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The latest report from the Police Accountability Board outlines areas for improvement in the Rochester Police Department’s disciplinary policies and procedures.
Education
RCSD board eyes renaming School No. 33
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The board will consider a proposal to name the school after longtime community leader Iris Bannister, who died this year.
Community
Brave conversations about inclusion
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The Levine Center’s fourth Annual Summit to End Hate will focus on how businesses and nonprofits can strive to end bias and hate in the workplace.
Justice & Public Safety
Crisis preparedness for all
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A full-day summit held at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at RIT last week highlighted potential gaps in emergency services.
Economy & Business
Greenlight’s new focus
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The high-speed broadband internet provider’s strategy centered on multi-dwelling units, mixed-use environments, and small businesses is a return to its roots.