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From hopes of reform in the Rochester School District to Abby Wambach’s election in the National Soccer Hall of Fame, the last week had its share of breaking news. In a new section called Notable News, Beacon publisher Alex Zapesochny discusses the significance of these stories.
Reports suggest that the New York State Board of Regents and Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren support a state takeover of the Rochester City School District. The May 13 Beacon education forum discussed specific proposals that could be solutions to the district’s woes. What do you think of these ideas? Participate in a survey.
The panels at the Rochester Beacon’s May 13 forum explored both districtwide intervention and school-by-school initiatives. Videos of their detailed discussions are now online.
The city’s proposed comprehensive plan aims for increased economic development, infrastructure improvements, and greater economic and social equality. Its predecessor also had lofty goals; only some were achieved.
Overshadowed by a 114-count criminal complaint, SEC charges filed against Rochester’s most prominent real estate developer allege he defrauded hundreds of retail investors, including many area residents.
Prosecutors claim the Rochester-based real estate developer and others are guilty of a massive fraud scheme. Authorities are seeking $267.3 million from Morgan and his alleged confederates.
The event’s co-organizer, Zach Sarkis, says our region is well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunity represented by industrial hemp, medical cannabis, and recreational uses.
Chance Wright, a 2018 advertising photography graduate, explains why he made the largest single donation ever to RIT’s College of Art and Design.
The May 13 event focused on two levels of intervention in the city schools to improve their performance: state action and local initiative empowering individual schools.
Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s 6x6x2019 exhibition, slated to open June 1, will once again feature artwork from thousands of artists. The online preview begins today.
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