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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.
Hope is a measurable capacity within a system: the belief that goals are possible, that there are pathways to reach them, and that people have the agency to influence the outcome.
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.
A study of U.S. children born between 1978 and 1992 found that class-based inequality widened sharply among white families, while racial inequality between white and Black children narrowed greatly.
In an April 17 online event with the Beacon, Superintendent Eric Rosser discussed his goals for the Rochester City School District and progress since he started on the job last July.
After eight years at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, Hillary Olson is leaving for a position in Delaware.
The presentation highlighted implemented recommendations related to dismantling structural inequity but stressed work remains to be done.
Weekend premiere performances feature the first cello concerto by Jennifer Higdon, a contemporary American composer who has both a Pulitzer Prize and Grammy awards to her name.
Adam Eaton’s fine art photography book project, “Black Is Beautiful,” draws from five years of Eaton’s work, connecting with and featuring the community.
The two-day event comes as the organization eyes an expansion of services in the state outside of New York City.
As the United States prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding, Trump administration immigration policies and an executive order on birthright citizenship have raised fundamental questions about who can be an American. In a new survey, Rochester Beacon readers share their views.
The inductees will be honored during the 2026 induction ceremony at the George Eastman Museum on Sept. 24.
In response to the appellate court ruling, which held that a local law forcing closure of the landfill was invalid, local advocates call for action by the governor and DEC.
Rick Dollinger, a liberal Democrat, and Geoff Rosenberger, a conservative Republican, are both tired of slogans masquerading as solutions—especially those coming from their own respective party.
Brewery owners add context to the $8 pint—and explain why wages and other non-ingredient costs are driving the price.
Composer Lisa Bielawa’s spatial symphony will bring hundreds of musicians together.
The city school district’s latest presentation details a sharply reduced budget deficit and a plan to close the remaining gap, but also warns about daunting long-term financial challenges.