Western New York’s only community farm inclusive to individuals with intellectual disabilities wants to expand in the face of increasing need.
Community
A new building with an empowering name
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Teen Empowerment Rochester’s plans for expansion include a new headquarters named for Barack and Michelle Obama.
Community
Another violent year
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In a year-end poll, Beacon readers pick Rochester’s continuing homicide surge as the top local news story of 2022 and the community’s No.1 issue.
Community
A journey toward ending extreme poverty
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Barry Childs grew up in Tanzania. For the last two decades, the Fairport resident has worked to build Africa Bridge, a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of that nation’s most impoverished children and families.
Community
The changing perceptions of BLM
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Nearly a decade after the Black Lives Matter movement emerged, it still has broad support, but for some the number of questions has grown.
Community
Abortion, faith and the search for common ground
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For many people who oppose abortion, it is a matter of religion belief. But not all religions oppose abortion. Can people who have faith-based positions on abortion listen to and learn from others whose beliefs are in conflict with their own?
Community
Alliance aims to build more age-friendly community
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Now a joint initiative of the Rochester Area Community Foundation and United Way, the Monroe County Aging Alliance will be led by Patricia Campbell and Leanne Rorick as co-directors.
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.
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.
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.