Education
The Eastman School’s new conductor
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Kate Sheeran, the eighth dean in the Eastman School of Music’s storied century-old history, is “an educator with a very high artistic threshold.”
Government & Politics
The debate over New York’s Equal Rights Amendment
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On Nov. 5, voters must decide whether to amend the state constitution to expand its prohibitions against discrimination. In this Up for Debate, the Rochester Beacon presents two opposing views.
Environment
Should Seneca Meadows get a permit extension?
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Opponents contend New York’s largest landfill is degrading air and water quality, while its operator says Seneca Meadows is a guardian of the environment.
Economy & Business
Property wealth in a hot real estate market
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Home prices have been surging here, a fact captured in the city of Rochester’s controversial recent property reassessments. When property values rise, it creates more wealth for homeowners—but a higher assessment does not necessarily translate into a tax increase.
Community
Rochester launches Vision Zero initiative
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The city aims to eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries through a range of actions including enactment of a citywide 25 mph speed limit.
Economy & Business
Grading New York’s industrial development agencies
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Statewide, a new report shows, industrial development agencies are involved in more than 4,000 projects with a combined value of $132 billion—and incentives equaling a net reduction in taxation for the private owners topping $1 billion. Is this a good investment for taxpayers?
Economy & Business
COMIDA approves Topgolf incentive package
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The COMIDA board on Tuesday approved Topgolf’s request for financial assistance.
Beaconomics
Topgolf: The complicated world of economic impact analysis
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Should the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency approve a more than $3 million tax break for a proposed golf-themed entertainment venue?
Beaconomics
Eager to try a Topracer Range?
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The Big Oak Driving Range and Golf Shop in Penfield has installed nine Topracer bays, each equipped with Topracer technology.
Economy & Business
Hyzon hits the road
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The hydrogen fuel-cell technology firm, which arrived with fanfare in 2021, has exited Monroe County. It derived little benefit from a package of state and local assistance, economic development officials say.