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.
Policy Wonk
The Beacon explains: How does the property tax work?
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The principle behind the property tax is simple, but the arithmetic gets messy with many properties of varying and changing values—which is why reassessments like the one underway in the city of Rochester are necessary.
Justice & Public Safety
It’s time for automated traffic enforcement
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A large share of road fatalities is attributed to speeding and ignoring traffic signals. Should Rochester be using cameras to enforce traffic laws?
Economy & Business
Rocking Realtors’ world
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A federal court verdict against the National Association of Realtors and brokerage firms in a case brought by Missouri home sellers could result in a multibillion-dollar damage award and shake up the home sales industry.
Economy & Business
Exploring a community utility
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A public takeover of Rochester Gas and Electric would be a complex and expensive endeavor. It’s also unlikely that current RG&E ratepayers would pay less for power.
Beaconomics
You want to legalize weed? Pick a goal
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The state’s 2021 Cannabis Law has a long—and unachievable—list of objectives. To create a viable legal market, it needs to be revised.
Beacon Notes
Introducing Letters to the Beacon
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Beginning next week, the Beacon will be adding a new page that gives readers another forum where they can share their ideas and opinions.
Economy & Business
Pot of gold or tin cup? Economics of cannabis legalization
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The complexity of the 2021 Cannabis Law is reflected in the delayed implementation. But this much is clear: New York’s legalization is bedeviled by conflicting objectives.