Letters
Inner Loop North ‘replacement’ does not deserve praise
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As a result of the project, air pollution will be worse and neighborhood streets will be burdened with increased traffic.
Letters
Isaiah Santiago’s political confusion
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Soon after young Isaiah Santiago was elected to the Rochester Board of Education, it became abundantly clear that he was in over his head (to listen to the article, click on the following link – when the article comes up, click on this symbol ⧁ above the title). His remarks (“In narrow vote, RCSD board opts for new leadership,” Rochester Beacon, 1/5/25) quoted below are clearly indicative of political confusion, and are possibly reflective of disingenuous, attempted-scheming on his part.
His comments are riddled with blatant contradictions, e.g., it is noted that “he believes the new president will be a good leader, [yet] he still has reasons for concern.” He was quoted as having said: “I support new leadership, but I don’t trust leadership that doesn’t have trust behind it.” What? Is that some sort of riddle? I mean, he’s literally saying, or at least implying that he “supports” leadership that he doesn’t “trust,” which is very, very strange.
Letters
Punishing the victims of the housing crisis
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The RPD sweep of an encampment near Interstate 490, on the mayor’s orders, made the homeless even more homeless.
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It’s time to stop ignoring the Genesee River fishery
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The counties bordering Lake Ontario receive a $60 million economic boost from tourist anglers, but Monroe County is only capturing a fraction of that.
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Without a trace: the buried history of Rehovot and the Palestinians who lived there
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The small plaque for the Israeli city of Rehovot on the recently renovated Sister Cities Bridge in downtown Rochester omits any mention of Palestine or Palestinians, as if they never existed.
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Why does N.Y. prioritize abortion over life-changing child care?
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Passage of the New York Equal Rights Amendment would increase abortion spending. Instead, the state should alleviate financial stress on mothers and children.
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An open letter to Judge Paul Warren
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As abuse victims, what is our offense? Apparently, standing up to try to finally get justice and being “stubborn” about it.
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Fairport’s zoning update is a positive step
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Dealing with issues such as auxiliary dwelling units will take time and require legal guidance.
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How higher expectations can drive student achievement in Rochester
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September is National Literacy Month, a time to reflect on the state of literacy across the United States. Here in Rochester, New York, the statistics are deeply concerning. According to recent data, only 11.4% of third-grade students in the Rochester City School District are reading at grade level. This is an urgent crisis that demands our attention. We often hear explanations for low academic performance in Rochester’s schools that point to poverty.
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Washington should boost clean energy projects
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The Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024 is needed to help speed the implementation of clean energy projects.