Rochester Beacon (https://rochesterbeacon.com/category/guest-opinion/)
A half-century ago today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case that arose in Penfield—a little-remembered decision that has had lasting impact on access to affordable housing and the broader structure of racial and socioeconomic segregation in the U.S.
Spurred by the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce regulatory oversight, New York Attorney General Letitia James has proposed legislation that would expand the state law prohibiting deceptive business practices to include “unfair” and “abuse” practices—a step that would create legal chaos, Upstate United’s executive director argues.
Individuals who “age out” of foster care often find themselves adrift, cut off from those connections that can make life manageable. Ashley Cross, founder of HOPE585, describes the power of mentorship to instill hope.
A conversation with two local women, daughters of Palestinian Arabs forced from their homeland in 1948, brought to the surface memories and emotions that have been passed through generations.
It’s easier to point fingers at the opposition than it is to focus on solving the underlying problems. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Legislation to create an office of pretrial services is an uncontroversial way to enhance public safety.
A possible 30 percent reduction in federal HHS spending would put at risk critical initiatives to combat child maltreatment in Monroe County and New York State.
Rehabilitation and growth of incarcerated people, not long prison stays, will make our communities safer places to live.
With the Trump administration’s executive overreach and challenges to judicial independence, are we seeing the end of the separation of powers?
New York has a unique opportunity to act this year to jointly address the intertwined affordability, housing, public health, and job equity crises.
Now is the time for New York to significantly invest in high-quality transportation networks like the Regional Transit Service in Greater Rochester.
