Government & Politics
The divide remains
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After Tuesday’s vote, eight in 10 respondents to a Rochester Beacon poll said they were very concerned about U.S. political polarization.
Community
Neighborhood centers slated to receive ARPA funds
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A $7.1 million multiyear investment will support the Neighborhood Collaborative Project, which is designed to build service capacity within community organizations.
GUEST OPINION
Dismantling barriers to educational learning and success
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Rochester school board officials and the administration speak of equity, diversity, and inclusion but often fail at modeling in these areas while also failing to prepare students for their future by being less than truthful about their education.
Economy & Business
Harbec acquired by Florida company
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The Wayne County company’s 160 employees will now be part of Addman, formed in 2020 by private equity firm American Industrial Partners.
Culture
Painting with light returns
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RIT’s 35th Big Shot this weekend will feature the Susan B. Anthony museum and neighborhood park.
Justice & Public Safety
Rochester diocese agrees to settle sex-abuse claims
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The agreement calls for the diocese and its parishes to jointly contribute $55 million to a fund to compensate survivors.
Economy & Business
British firm to build $319 million facility in Genesee County
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Edwards Vacuum plans to employ 600 at the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park.
Government & Politics
The fight for the 25th
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Veteran politician Joe Morelle faces a strong challenge from former RPD chief La’Ron Singletary in the race for Congress in the district spanning Monroe County and part of Orleans County.
Education
Golisano to launch business school
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The Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship plans to charge students $8,900 a year in tuition.
GUEST OPINION
The national debt still matters
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Both Democrats and Republicans need to stop pretending that endless red ink has no consequences. Yet candidates in this election cycle have barely mentioned federal debt and deficits.