Culture
A lens focused on Black beauty
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Adam Eaton’s fine art photography book project, “Black Is Beautiful,” draws from five years of Eaton’s work, connecting with and featuring the community.
Economy & Business
What’s at stake for Rochester in the state budget
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The joint funding request from the city and Monroe County totals nearly $500 million, but how much Albany’s final spending plan allocates remains to be seen.
Justice & Public Safety
Will Monroe County reconsider Operation Stonegarden?
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Plans to relocate the Border Patrol station to Rochester’s federal building — and growing concern about immigration enforcement — are casting new attention on the long-running federal grant.
Community
Rochester’s diverse, changing 19th Ward
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Rich in history, the city’s largest neighborhood continues to evolve. Those who live and do business there say it offers opportunity and a sense of close community.
Health & Science
FLPPS, Common Ground Health-Rochester RHIO to combine
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FLPSS CEO Carol Tegas is slated to lead the new organization after the merger is finalized April 1.
Community
Meléndez releases report on homelessness
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The Rochester City Council president calls for a city-county emergency declaration on homelessness, among other recommendations.
Justice & Public Safety
In the grip of ICE
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Omar Ramos Jimenez, a Mexican citizen who has lived in the U.S. for more than 20 years, went to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Batavia facility two months ago for a routine check-in. Instead, he was taken into custody.
Community
Hochul visit highlights child care pilot program
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The governor attended the official opening of Penfield’s new Irene Skalny Childcare Center to underscore a $20 million effort to improve access to child care throughout Monroe County.
Government & Politics
Are City Council members underpaid?
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Backlash prompted Rochester councilmembers to rescind the big raise they approved in December, but those who supported the increase say it’s still needed given the work required by their elected positions.
Justice & Public Safety
Students charged in ‘Wanted’ posters case accept plea deal
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The four students, who had faced a felony count, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of intentionally damaging University of Rochester property.