The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s plan in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy ushers abuse survivors into the final stretch.
Justice & Public Safety
Whole Foods Plaza developers score win
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In a ruling this week, state Supreme Court Justice Scott Odorisi turned down Brighton activists’ bid to scale back the plaza.
Justice & Public Safety
Motor vehicle thefts still in high gear
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The Rochester Police Department reported 366 stolen vehicles last month. It follows January’s record high of 348.
Justice & Public Safety
Monroe County customer sues L.L. Bean over leaky boots
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Linda Lenzi claims her boots were falsely advertised as waterproof. If a judge grants the lawsuit’s bid to be certified as a class action, similarly disgruntled buyers could collect a minimum of $5 million, her lawyers estimate.
Justice & Public Safety
The debate over dangerousness
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Support for a dangerousness clause in gun charges is gaining popularity, but will it work to bring down violence?
Justice & Public Safety
Homicide report for 2022 shows mixed results in Rochester
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While the per-capita homicide rate declined last year, Rochester ranked fourth highest among 24 cities tracked by RIT.
Justice & Public Safety
From a ‘Hall of Doom’ to a place for the people
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Keith Stith, RPD’s new deputy chief of community engagement, wants to restore trust between police and community by listening and empowering.
Justice & Public Safety
A mixed picture on Rochester crime in 2022
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Firearm homicides and property crime rose, but overall crime rates are lower than a decade ago.
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.
Justice & Public Safety
City of Rochester takes aim at gun manufacturers
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The city plans file a lawsuit seeking to recover damages from firearms companies over crimes and violence linked to illegal guns.
Justice & Public Safety
CVA cases against Gannett sent to workers’ comp board
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The ruling by a state Supreme Court justice delays a decision on whether the court will rule on eight ex-new carriers’ complaints of sexual abuse by a former D&C route supervisor.