Education
UR graduate students go on strike
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The Graduate Labor Union, which seeks increased wages and representation for University of Rochester graduate students, says it has been frustrated with negotiations for a private election agreement.
Community
Advocates push for passage of state rental-subsidy program
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Supporters believe the Housing Access Voucher Program could be a key tool in alleviating housing problems, but it is opposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, who thinks the price tag is too high.
Community
The surge in homelessness
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As numbers climb, advocates say Rochester and Monroe County aren’t doing enough.
Education
UR suspends student for attending unsanctioned pro-Palestine protests
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Kenneth MacInTyre-Beiter received a notice last month alleging that his participation violated the University of Rochester’s code of conduct.
Education
UR graduate students continue push for union election
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With progress on a union election stalled, the students have turned to advocacy.
Opinion
At UR, learning the price of belonging
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Being part of a community brings both shared experience and personal responsibility to others when faced with difficult choices.
Justice & Public Safety
Evans to sign Good Cause into law
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Mayor Malik Evans announced his intention to approve Good Cause eviction protections, kicking off a sensitive implementation that will rely on the court’s interpretations.
Culture
The Eastman Museum’s unique historical lens
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The George Eastman Museum’s “Life with Photographs: 75 Years of the Eastman Museum” marks three-quarters of a century since its founding, and highlights the evolution and impact of photography.
Culture
Where community work and creative practice meet
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In “Sparks Over Time: A Journey of Inspiration,” community organizer and social worker Elizabeth Rossi reveals her personal journey.
Justice & Public Safety
The Good Cause question
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Rochester City Council is weighing whether to opt in to new statewide Good Cause Eviction protections. Tenant groups support the legislation, while landlords warn of unintended consequences.