On Sept. 11, 2001, the world as most Americans knew it changed forever. Rochester Beacon readers recall that day and reflect on its impact.
Community
Two nonprofits to receive grants to boost affordable housing
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City Roots Community Land Trust and Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester will receive the funds from Enterprise Community Partners, a national nonprofit.
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.
Community
A haven for refugees
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Rochester has a long tradition of welcoming people from abroad feeling violence and persecution. But federal policies and the pandemic are reducing resettlements here to a historic low.
Community
The demise of a village venture
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When Pamela Renfro and Angela Herrald opened the Inn on Church in 2016, they hoped to draw on Fairport’s neighborliness and help boost tourism in the Erie Canal community. Now, their boutique hotel is closed and the former partners are in a bitter court fight.
Community
Campaign targets state parole system reform
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The People’s Campaign for Parole Justice, with the support of more than 300 organizations, hopes to win passage of two measures in Albany: the Elder Parole Bill and Fair and Timely Parole Bill.
Community
Rally planned to support Third Reconstruction
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Local members of the New York State Poor People’s Campaign want area congressional representatives to back the resolution introduced on Capitol Hill.
Community
Lifting up unsung heroes
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Organized by 540WMain, Black Women ROC! will honor change makers in July. The campaign is seeking nominations until June 5.
Community
Political divide shapes public reaction on anti-Asian crimes
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In a study, University of Rochester researchers examined opinion toward hashtags and websites that provide information, resources, places to donate, and places to report hate crimes. Biden supporters were more likely to defend these hashtags.
Community
The divide on fixing digital disparity
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Albany and Washington both want to make broadband internet access affordable for low-income households. One opted for regulation, the other for subsidies. Both face questions.
Community
A cloud remains over summer festivals
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The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread cancellations in 2020. This year, festival organizers are trying to navigate health safety rules as they stage in-person or hybrid events.