Government & Politics
Morelle beats Singletary in close election
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After delays in reporting of vote counts, Democratic incumbents appeared to have prevailed in several key races.
Community
House of Mercy ends ties with founder
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The shelter’s board voted unanimously to part ways with Sister Grace Miller and with her House of Mercy guest services coordinator Sister Rita Lewis.
Events
Finding ways to solve Rochester’s homicide crisis
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The Rochester Beacon’s latest online event focused on what’s causing the city’s rising homicide rate and possible solutions.
GUEST OPINION
A shared vision for Rochester education
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s thinking on the value of learning is a guidepost for the Rochester Education Fellowship’s effort to transform the city’s schools.
Government & Politics
Republicans appear to keep Legislature majority
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With absentee votes still to be counted, Democrats on Tuesday were in danger of losing seats in the Monroe County Legislature.
Community
Community Foundation leader Jennifer Leonard to retire
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The organization’s president and CEO for 28 years, she plans to step down in September 2022. Simeon Banister, vice president for community programs, has been promoted to executive vice president.
Economy & Business
CloudCheckr to be acquired by Fortune 500 firm
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Launched in 2011, the Rochester-based cloud optimization platform will become part of Silicon Valley-based NetApp.
Economy & Business
Work begins on new FWD Center
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The $11.4 million facility will focus on short-term and accelerated training programs that place students in high-demand jobs.
Culture
Viva the old normal
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From Johnny’s Irish Pub, to Photo City Music Hall and (soon) the legendary Bug Jar, the good times are rolling again.
Community
Fighting neighborhood blight
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For the Rochester Land Bank Corp., which turns abandoned and vacant homes into saleable additions to the city’s housing stock and tax base, the last year has posed new challenges.