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Justice & Public Safety

Most RPD juvenile use of force incidents involve Black minors

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 27, 2024

A new Police Accountability Board report is a deep dive into policies surrounding juvenile use of force that is insightful but also limited by the scope of data from the Rochester Police Department.

Development

BID backers work on plan revisions

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 26, 2024

Both proponents and opponents have been busy since the draft proposal was released last fall.

Culture

More than just another song

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 23, 2024

The second album from jazz trio CMD is another collection of new takes on favorite classic songs. 

Education

What fate awaits East’s EPO?

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 22, 2024

Without another extension, the agreement that established the University of Rochester’s education partnership organization to manage East Lower and Upper Schools will expire next year. 

Culture

The gift of authentic conversation

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 16, 2024

Our Voices Project will present its newest film, “Being Black in America,” later this month at the Pittsford Community Library.

Justice & Public Safety

Questions on ‘critical incident video’ footage

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 12, 2024

Initial video released of Todd Novick’s Dec. 24 death at the hands of Rochester police was missing 20 seconds included in a version released by the state attorney general’s office. At the latest Public Safety Committee meeting, RPD Chief David Smith explained why.

Economy & Business

Seeding a new industry

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 6, 2024

Bloom ROC, a coalition of legacy voices in the cannabis industry, offers support and education to aspiring entrepreneurs, emerging businesses and groups.

Culture

Rising from the ROC

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | February 2, 2024

Micah Walker, also known as Senojfromtheroc, creates music and art for his city from a place of resolve.

Culture

Commander Mark is still drawing after all these years

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 26, 2024

The Little Theatre will screen a documentary and feature a conversation with its star, Mark Kistler, former host of “The Secret City,” “Draw Squad,” and “Imagination Station.”

Justice & Public Safety

Starting with safety

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | January 26, 2024

The Firing Pin, a gun shop and indoor range, will host a pistol safety training course at the Kodak Center this weekend.

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