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Spurred by the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce regulatory oversight, New York Attorney General Letitia James has proposed legislation that would expand the state law prohibiting deceptive business practices to include “unfair” and “abuse” practices—a step that would create legal chaos, Upstate United’s executive director argues.
Howard will launch a new comedy series at the theater next month with her latest material, “27 Hyenas.”
Each candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor believes housing is one of the key issues in the race, but their plans to address it are different.
Many hundreds of days have now passed since the cycle of violence between the Israelis and Palestinians—nearly quotidian after so many decades of hostility—resumed with a brutality that has dwarfed all that came before. Collectively, America seems to be watching these events with more curiosity than concern, as though Israel, our nation’s pariah-client, were only a troubled child burning ants with a magnifying glass. Americans rarely rebuke a war sold to them under false pretenses even when they are the ones dying in it, and less so when they are only being asked to foot the cost. Then we are as indifferent as when we’re asked to round up our grocery bill for Foodlink. Against this cynicism stands a small but persistent national movement of Palestine sympathizers that began their mission shortly after October 7th, 2023.
In his new book, the Rochester native, Harvard professor and former IMF chief economist argues that the dollar’s dominance globally gives the U.S. key competitive advantages and is not, as the president believes, a costly burden.
The U.S. Supreme Court is examining the power of federal district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions—such as one issued in Rochester nearly four decades ago.
Individuals who “age out” of foster care often find themselves adrift, cut off from those connections that can make life manageable. Ashley Cross, founder of HOPE585, describes the power of mentorship to instill hope.
Saxophonist Zachary Costello, percussionist Kai Gray, and pianist Yanzuo Nicole Liu were among 11 winners in the 2025 Yamaha Young Performing Artists competition.
The field of candidates in the Democratic primary for seats on the Rochester City School District board has narrowed from seven to four, all but guaranteeing new faces among the commissioners next year.
With a performance by Allison, Cardenas and Nash, the Inn on Broadway helps kick off the Rochester International Jazz Festival.
By 2028, all city schools are expected to adopt the community schools model. At Edison and School No. 19, that transition already has taken root.
The new deal for unionized journalists at the Democrat and Chronicle and the Daily Messenger in Canandaigua comes after two and a half years of bargaining and a 19-day strike in April.
The move is another step in efforts to revitalize downtown Rochester, Mayor Malik Evans says.
The latest report from the Police Accountability Board outlines areas for improvement in the Rochester Police Department’s disciplinary policies and procedures.
For the sake our community and democracy, we need to be media literate and to understand the difference between factual information and misinformation—and to foster the next generation of journalists skilled in ethical reporting.
The gift will establish the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the UR Medical Center.
As the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival starts its third decade, co-producers Marc Iacona and John Nugent remain focused on their vision: to present one of the finest and most well-run festivals in the world.
The funds will help the Rochester-Monroe Anti-Poverty Initiative, a community-focused collective impact effort, in its work to eliminate systemic poverty in Rochester and Monroe County.
The board will consider a proposal to name the school after longtime community leader Iris Bannister, who died this year.
The city aims to eliminate traffic-related deaths and severe injuries through a range of actions including enactment of a citywide 25 mph speed limit.
Islamic Cultural Center of Rochester’s annual International Food Festival showcases traditional dishes as well as American favorites as a way to gather and share.
Steve Goldstein, current president and CEO, will continue serve as a URMC vice president and oversee the strategic integration of the UR Medicine health system.
The Society for Chamber Music in Rochester’s final concert of its 47th season will feature an interplay between baroque and 20th century works.