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Rochester Artist Collaborative aims to raise $1 million, with a focus on business sponsorships.
The fact that Rochester has the worst school district in New York State is a collective failure.
Since the state’s takeover of the Medicaid prescription drug program last year, safety net hospitals and clinics—those serving Medicaid, uninsured and underinsured patients—have been reeling from the loss of drug company discounts.
ARPA, which is meant for economic relief following the pandemic, is being treated like pork barrel spending. The Legislature and the public have a right to know what’s going on with these funds.
The U.S. Department of Commerce grant also unlocks $8 million in matching funds and additional resources from Empire State Development.
The court majority blocked the bankruptcy plan for OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, a decision that could affect the diocese bankruptcy in undetermined ways.
The ruling Harrington v. Purdue Pharma ensures that the wealthy and the powerful are not able to use the nation’s bankruptcy code to evade accountability.
As universities nationwide have grappled with security issues in the light of student protests, UR has used private security officers to supplement its Department of Public Safety and has hired its first associate vice president for DPS and chief public safety officer.
The 21st edition of the festival ends this evening with a Parcel 5 concert featuring original members of the Meters, whose iconic album “Rejuvenation” was released 50 years ago.
The resources will help modernize the main terminal and related areas to better accommodate travelers to Rochester.
Luminate NY’s fourth cohort winner, based in Portland, Ore., has committed to setting up its pilot high-tech manufacturing here.
Three years after COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency, the Rochester has yet to return to its pre-pandemic employment level.
State Sen. Samra Brouk says Rochester is underfunded compared to other large upstate cities and needs additional state money to address the challenges of crime and poverty.
At a local event, two former political opponents from South Africa spoke about their peacebuilding experiences and how it could help ease polarization in the U.S.
Results presented last week show that more than 68 percent of RCSD kindergartners assessed scored below a level that indicates a student is functioning in a “normal range.” But the data can be tricky.
The Rochester jam band’s Jan. 18 InVERTed festival will feature plenty of music and art.
The Sierra Club and Finger Lakes activists claim Greenidge Generation’s plant violates Clean Water Act rules.
The SaaS firm is the latest local business backed by Grand Oaks Capital.
A 24/7 restroom could help the homeless and others in downtown Rochester, but questions about cost and security remain.
The Rochester Beacon’s latest event highlighted what lies beneath the talking points of the abortion issue with a panel of faith leaders.
The local facility is one of four General Motors sites nationwide to receive nearly $1 billion in total funding for V-8 engine production and EV components.
The state’s 2021 Cannabis Law has a long—and unachievable—list of objectives. To create a viable legal market, it needs to be revised.
Keith Stith, RPD’s new deputy chief of community engagement, wants to restore trust between police and community by listening and empowering.
Beginning next week, the Beacon will be adding a new page that gives readers another forum where they can share their ideas and opinions.