Culture
MAG’s Binstock to leave for new post
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Jonathan Binstock, who has led the Memorial Art Gallery for the last eight years, will become director and CEO of the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.
Community
Conflict over the opioid crisis
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Arguing that traditional approaches have failed, peer-led harm reduction organizations New York Recovery Alliance and Recovery All Ways want controversial but human-centered solutions for the opioid epidemic.
Community
Jews in Rochester see rising discrimination
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Forty-five percent of Jewish respondents to a local survey have felt personally discriminated against in the last two years.
Justice & Public Safety
Amended complaint filed in Gannett case
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Lawyers for a former paperboy who alleges sexual abuse by a D&C route manager say there’s no merit to the company’s argument that the case should be moved to the workers’ comp system.
Community
Bridging the gap between refugees and the police
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Through panel discussions, the RPD seeks to build understanding of cultural context and create trust in the New American community.
Environment
Greenidge plant exempt from new moratorium
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The legislation, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, targets proof-of-work cryptocurrency mining operations, but it does not apply to operators that have already filed paperwork for new or renewal permits.
Community
From Rochester to mayor of Genoa
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Before he became mayor of Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Marco Bucci worked in Rochester for Kodak and Carestream Health. In an interview with the Beacon, he recalls his time here and talks about the debate over Columbus’ legacy.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Luminate NY partners with Silicon Valley incubator
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The organizations plan to recruit innovative fledgling companies into their accelerator programs concurrently. The goal is to reduce the complexity and cost of development as startups hone commercial applications.
GUEST OPINION
The primacy of children’s social-emotional skills
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Even more than academic skills, a child’s social skills and emotional intelligence truly forecast real-life success.
Culture
CenterStage Theatre holiday shows begin
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This year’s lineup is focused on fun and entertaining shows for those who love performance.