Community

From Rochester to mayor of Genoa

By PETER LOVENHEIM

Before he became mayor of Genoa, the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Marco Bucci worked in Rochester for Kodak and Carestream Health. In an interview with the Beacon, he recalls his time here and talks about the debate over Columbus’ legacy.

Recent Stories

Health & Science

UR clinical researchers get $2.9 million award

By SMRITI JACOB | November 15, 2022

The Center for Health + Technology will use the funds to develop new outcomes measures for use in therapeutic studies in a range of chronic diseases.

Community

Youth workforce program slated to receive funding

By SMRITI JACOB | November 15, 2022

The Hive, a proposed collaboration of nonprofits designed to help at-risk young people and families, is in line to receive $5.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Government & Politics

Midterm election turnout in Monroe County declines again

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 14, 2022

A downward trend in the percentage of voters going to the polls continued. Statewide, Monroe County is in the middle of the pack.

Culture

Ants to Gods wants you to get wild and weird

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 11, 2022

Rochester’s all-Black long-form improv troupe hits the stage again this weekend.

Government & Politics

The divide remains

By PAUL ERICSON | November 10, 2022

After Tuesday’s vote, eight in 10 respondents to a Rochester Beacon poll said they were very concerned about U.S. political polarization.

Government & Politics

Morelle beats Singletary in close election

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 9, 2022

After delays in reporting of vote counts, Democratic incumbents appeared to have prevailed in several key races.

Community

Neighborhood centers slated to receive ARPA funds

By SMRITI JACOB | November 8, 2022

A $7.1 million multiyear investment will support the Neighborhood Collaborative Project, which is designed to build service capacity within community organizations.

GUEST OPINION

Dismantling barriers to educational learning and success

By JAMES PATTERSON | November 7, 2022

Rochester school board officials and the administration speak of equity, diversity, and inclusion but often fail at modeling in these areas while also failing to prepare students for their future by being less than truthful about their education.

Economy & Business

Harbec acquired by Florida company

By SMRITI JACOB | November 4, 2022

The Wayne County company’s 160 employees will now be part of Addman, formed in 2020 by private equity firm American Industrial Partners.

Culture

Painting with light returns

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 4, 2022

RIT’s 35th Big Shot this weekend will feature the Susan B. Anthony museum and neighborhood park.

Government & Politics

Morelle beats Singletary in close election

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 9, 2022

After delays in reporting of vote counts, Democratic incumbents appeared to have prevailed in several key races.

Community

Neighborhood centers slated to receive ARPA funds

By SMRITI JACOB | November 8, 2022

A $7.1 million multiyear investment will support the Neighborhood Collaborative Project, which is designed to build service capacity within community organizations.

GUEST OPINION

Dismantling barriers to educational learning and success

By JAMES PATTERSON | November 7, 2022

Economy & Business

Harbec acquired by Florida company

By SMRITI JACOB | November 4, 2022

The Wayne County company’s 160 employees will now be part of Addman, formed in 2020 by private equity firm American Industrial Partners.

Culture

Painting with light returns

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 4, 2022

RIT’s 35th Big Shot this weekend will feature the Susan B. Anthony museum and neighborhood park.

Justice & Public Safety

Rochester diocese agrees to settle sex-abuse claims

By WILL ASTOR | November 4, 2022

The agreement calls for the diocese and its parishes to jointly contribute $55 million to a fund to compensate survivors.

Economy & Business

British firm to build $319 million facility in Genesee County

By WILL ASTOR | November 3, 2022

Edwards Vacuum plans to employ 600 at the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park.

Government & Politics

The fight for the 25th

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | November 3, 2022

Veteran politician Joe Morelle faces a strong challenge from former RPD chief La’Ron Singletary in the race for Congress in the district spanning Monroe County and part of Orleans County.

Education

Golisano to launch business school

By WILL ASTOR | November 2, 2022

The Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship plans to charge students $8,900 a year in tuition.

GUEST OPINION

The national debt still matters

By GEOFF ROSENBERGER | November 2, 2022

Both Democrats and Republicans need to stop pretending that endless red ink has no consequences. Yet candidates in this election cycle have barely mentioned federal debt and deficits.