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After a multi-hour recess, an extra day of deliberation, and three failed votes, Yversha Roman finally got the votes she needed to become president of Monroe County Legislature.
The leadership contest between Yversha Roman and Mercedes Vazquez-Simmons is revealing.
Over the last 12 months, Beacon readers and writers once again were drawn to a wide array of articles, reflecting their diverse interests.
County lawmakers will have their first meeting of the year today, with the Democratic majority still split on who should be president of the legislature.
To protect cows from stray metal, dairy farmers give them magnets. The words of wisdom parents give their children serve a similar purpose: to help protect them from being injured by the dangers and temptations they’re certain to encounter in life.
“There is still a tremendous need for safe affordable housing, access to affordable child care and resources to address food insecurity,” says Myra Henry, CEO of YWCA Rochester & Monroe County, who joined other community leaders at a White House event this month.
Both bargaining units’ contracts expired Oct. 31. The new agreements run until Sept. 5, 2026.
In the Beacon’s year-end survey, two-thirds of readers say they are optimistic about our region’s prospects through the end of this decade.
New research has generated considerable debate among economists about whether income inequality actually is rising—an important question for both Rochester and the U.S.
New York courts and lawmakers, as well as the Federal Trade Commission, appear to be lining up behind banning non-competes for most employees.
Rochester’s homicide rate is surging. With each murder, the community asks: “Why?” and “What is to be done?” This free online event will address those questions.
Anyone’s Cafe, which is slated to open this weekend, is a cooperative vegan restaurant that wants to make real impact on tough issues for Rochester.
Ionomr Innovations was drawn to Rochester by access to renewable energy sources and the area’s skilled workforce.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester seeks a Bankruptcy Court trial, in a move to counter the reactivation of state court sexual-abuse claims against parishes.
Cool cat extraordinaire, the Red Wings organist is where baseball and jazz collide.
LeChase Construction Services, which expanded to the Capital District in 2003, and Sano-Rubin Construction Services together generate $125 million in revenues there.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has stoked fears of a nuclear conflict. While the risk to the Rochester region may be low, does local government have safety plans in place for a nuclear attack? And what precautions can individuals take?
Under a plea agreement to end his multiyear criminal case, real estate developer Robert Morgan would face no prison time but could be fined up to $250,000.
“It’s been horrible out here, trying to keep up with death,” says mortician Thomas Gainey, the owner and operator of Angel Hills Funeral Chapel on St. Paul Street.
To mark its 50th anniversary, the Rochester Area Community Foundation is launching a year-long program underwriting free attendance to a range of nonprofit arts and cultural sites and performances.
It’s time to address the three key barriers keeping young people from getting needed mental health support.
Organized, competitive video gaming is gaining popularity on colleges campuses and in the entrepreneurial arena.
The state court employees were repeatedly warned over the past six months that failure to comply with the court system’s July 2021 vaccine mandate could result in their termination.
A number of bands are teaming up to help the stellar drummer, who is doing battle with cancer.