Government & Politics
Midterm election turnout in Monroe County declines again
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A downward trend in the percentage of voters going to the polls continued. Statewide, Monroe County is in the middle of the pack.
Culture
Ants to Gods wants you to get wild and weird
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Rochester’s all-Black long-form improv troupe hits the stage again this weekend.
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.