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Nearly 20,000 citations have been issued since 2023, when the Monroe County School Bus Safety Program was launched.
The Beacon’s Counterpoint columnists—liberal Rick Dollinger and conservative Geoff Rosenberger—are back, once again debating whether “the rich” need to “pay their fair share of taxes” and what the impact of higher rates for wealthy taxpayers would be.
A plea for a kidney donation is answered, shining a light on a spirit of generosity that can go unseen.
georgie’s new album is a complex work that expresses frustration at modern society while also finding the joy in scraped knees.
Gov. Kathy Hochul envisions a 5 gigawatt buildout of nuclear generation including a plant in Upstate New York—the biggest expansion of nuclear power anywhere in the U.S. in decades. Supporters say it’s a necessary investment in the state’s economic future and electric reliability, but environment groups say nuclear remains slower and more expensive than other clean-energy alternatives.
The Pediatric Mobile Clinic Initiative, which will start in the city and aims to expand countywide, will give children and adolescents up to age 21 access services, regardless of insurance or housing situation.
Last week’s unanimous approval of $125,000 for refugee service organizations followed contentious disagreement on why the measure fell short at City Council’s June 16 meeting.
Started by Helen and Kevin Knight in 1996, the Monroe Avenue boutique helps customers find their own personal style.
Entering its fourth year, the nontraditional business school seeks to prove its model works through graduate success.
The Will brothers, who acquired Rohrbach in March, on succession planning, sustainability, and earning the keys to one of Rochester’s most important breweries.
Ken Bell rose in the industry to become regional president of HSBC Bank and became an inspiration to others. He died last month at 80.
“Anastasia,” the musical playing at the Geva Theatre, shines brightest in its confrontation with memory.
Jeff Harris and Joyce Pratt are donating the funds to establish leadership for the university’s new AI Institute and expand support for students and faculty.
As new senior medical director of Town Square Health, former Monroe County health commissioner Michael Mendoza M.D. will help the Chicago-based startup debut its value-based multispecialty approach to care for Medicare patients in Rochester.
A recent assembly that incorporated AI-generated artwork sparked protest by some students.
The veteran music journalist’s new book “Mighty Real” is equal parts history, musical analysis, and memoir about the impact of early LGBTQ musicians.
Tonya McBride Robles, who has served as chief operating officer of the Baltimore and Nashville symphonies, will succeed Curtis Long as the RPO’s top executive.
Hinge Homes is working to secure state funding to complete its purchase of 125 Charlotte St. from the city. It plans to build 11 townhomes in an effort to expand affordable homeownership opportunities.
Proficiency among Rochester charter school students is substantially higher than that shown by students attending traditional Rochester public schools.
Former members of the Beacon’s internship program, our effort to help counter the growth of “news deserts,” are helping to guide this year’s cohort of student journalists.
Naloxone, better known by its brand name Narcan, is a medication used in harm-reduction efforts to reduce overdose fatalities.
The award-winning Rochester-born poet is headlining the third annual Flower City Poetry Fest.
The Rochester region outperforms peer cities in patents per capita and federal research grant dollars but lags in venture capital investments, scaling fledgling firms and job creation. What pieces are missing?
The pilot program will open a savings account for every Rochester child entering kindergarten with a $20 seed deposit.