Beaconomics
The future will look like the past—unless…
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Sound economic policy relies on maintaining the stability of expectations. When the White House creates uncertainty, it has the opposite effect.
Beaconomics
Can Vision Zero reduce deaths and injuries on Rochester streets?
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The people of Rochester have to decide how important street safety is and what they are willing to pay to achieve it.
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?