Government & Politics
Evans prevails in Rochester mayoral primary
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In Tuesday’s Democratic contest, Mayor Malik Evans decisively fended off challengers Mary Lupien and Shashi Sinha.
Economy & Business
Why Ken Rogoff thinks Trump is wrong
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In his new book, the Rochester native, Harvard professor and former IMF chief economist argues that the dollar’s dominance globally gives the U.S. key competitive advantages and is not, as the president believes, a costly burden.
Justice & Public Safety
N.Y., other states sue Trump administration over DEI demand
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The suit comes in response to an administration demand regarding “illegal” diversity, equity, and inclusion practices that puts billions of dollars in federal education funds to local school districts at risk.
Economy & Business
Local stocks caught in market upheaval
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Many stocks of local interest have fared worse than the major U.S. indexes amid the decline triggered by Trump administration tariffs and other policies.
Health & Science
COVID after five years
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It’s now been a half-decade since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed more than 3,350 lives in the Rochester area and 7 million worldwide. For many people who lived through the pandemic, the experience has had a profound and lasting impact.
Economy & Business
Another strong year for stocks here, nationwide
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In 2024, the S&P 500 surged more than 20 percent for the second straight year. Some stocks of local interest did even better—but not all.
Beacon Notes
The best of the Beacon in 2024
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Over the last 12 months, the Beacon posted hundreds of articles. For our readers and writers, a number of these pieces stood out.
Community
What will the future bring?
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In the Rochester Beacon’s year-end reader survey, nearly three-quarters of respondents said they are pessimistic about the outlook for the country over the next four years. They are more upbeat about the region’s prospects, however.
Community
Apprenticeship programs get more than $1 million
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Workforce development grants to boost skills training and employment opportunities were awarded to Foodlink and four other businesses and organizations in the Finger Lakes region.
Education
Four UR students charged in ‘Wanted’ poster case
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The University of Rochester students face charges of felony criminal mischief for distributing the posters, which the university has described as antisemitic.