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Over the last three years, the nonprofit has used programs developed by Utah-based Reading Horizons to provide structured literacy instruction to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
A probe by town-contracted lawyers examining the actions of the now-suspended Police Chief Mike Wood is now underway.
The AmeriCorps program plans to have 45 tutors trained in numeracy and literacy instruction for fall 2026.
The Honeoye Falls brewery and bowling alley has been closed since June 22 as owners Seth Wile and Megan Phillips overhaul the kitchen, modernize the lanes and double down on creating a community hub. It reopens July 10.
Shakespeare’s 400-year-old comedy takes a contemporary turn in this free outdoor production at the Highland Park Bowl.
The U.S. will mark the 250th anniversary of its founding on Saturday. In a Rochester Beacon survey, readers expressed a wide range of thoughts and emotions—from pride and belief in the country’s core values to sadness and fear for its future.
Veteran local brewer Phill MacArthur unveiled plans for a brewery and restaurant on Empire Boulevard in Penfield, with a town permit vote expected later this month.
Climate Solutions Accelerator is using the model home filled with interactive exhibits to showcase clean energy technologies for living spaces.
Last week’s local elections were marked by typically low turnout and clear geographical advantages in several races.
The Queer Veterans Project, a Western New York initiative that pairs contemporary photographic portraits with oral histories from LGBTQ veterans, spans multiple generations of service.
Michael Smith, Measures for Justice’s new CEO, brings over 20 years as a technologist to the Rochester-based criminal justice transparency nonprofit.
Rochester-area high school students walked out to protest the Trump administration and celebrate May Day, while advocacy groups and labor unions rallied downtown.
The funding, administered by the state Office of Mental Health, is intended to increase access to treatment services.
The 2026 series featuring younger performers of early music begins May 8, with a performance at ARTISANworks by the Maryland-based ensemble Magdalena.
The former Vacuum Oil site on the western bank of the Genesee River has been a toxic burden on the PLEX neighborhood for nearly a century. A legal breakthrough with ExxonMobil means cleanup work is finally underway, but will redevelopment align with the community’s priorities?
When it comes to transparency and public process, Brighton’s town government and school district ought to be held to the same standard as everyone else.
State law allows seizure of pensions, but it’s almost never used. So, Kirk Ashton, the former Hilton elementary principal imprisoned for the sexual abuse of 21 students, is now collecting a state benefit of more than $55,000.
Through the first three months of this year, the number of reported incidents continued to fall or remain static.
Sen. Jeremy Cooney’s bill establishes clear, sound guardrails for EWA providers, whose apps let workers access a portion of wages they’ve already earned before payday to cover everyday expenses.
The May 2 festival at Iron Smoke Distillery features 400-person cap, a stacked brewery lineup, and a venue that shapes the experience.
In its season finale, Cordancia Chamber Orchestra will perform H. John Hartmann’s magnum opus, a 10-movement orchestral work that depicts the story of Earth.
Rochester’s second-largest neighborhood is rich in history and access to nature. After weathering decades of economic disruption, the community has signs of new life with an influx of immigrant families.
The campaign to eliminate fatalities and reduce injuries on Rochester’s roads is moving into its second phase.
The new initiative would increase resources and streamline the transfer process for students in community college honors programs.