Culture
Three Eastman School students among national competition winners
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Saxophonist Zachary Costello, percussionist Kai Gray, and pianist Yanzuo Nicole Liu were among 11 winners in the 2025 Yamaha Young Performing Artists competition.
Community
Jewish Federation CEO Dragon takes new post
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After nearly a decade as leader of the local organization, Meredith Dragon is stepping down to become chief executive of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ.
Development
Tichner and Jacobi project gets financing deal
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The $16 million renovation of the historic downtown building has received $10.8 million in construction financing from the Community Preservation Corp.
Economy & Business
Raymond Corp. plans expansion in Honeoye Falls
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Announcement of the nearly $1.9 million project comes on top of the opening of a R&D facility in Henrietta.
Health & Science
Workers at UR Medicine Home Care ratify pact
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Professional and clinical workers voted in favor of their first three-year contract, which includes more than 11.5 percent in general wage increases.
Culture
RBTL project receives nearly $3 million
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The money from the New York State Council on the Arts will support the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s multiyear project to reinvigorate the West Herr Performing Arts Center.
Economy & Business
QED Technologies to expand on University Avenue
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The nearly $19 million project will create a new research and development center and grow the precision optics manufacturer’s fabrication capabilities.
Government & Politics
Conversations with Miguel Meléndez
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The Rochester City Council president says he welcomes a competitive race as he seeks re-election. Over the last couple of weeks, he spoke with the Beacon on what he sees as Rochester’s chief challenges and opportunities.
Justice & Public Safety
Feds sue Rochester over sanctuary city policies
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The complaint seeks to require the city to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Economy & Business
EvolvOptic eyes $5.1 million expansion
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The company, formed through Advanced Glass Industries’ acquisition of Glass Fab, expects to create up to 40 jobs over the next five years.