An uncertain start in 2024 for the Monroe County Legislature
Heading into the first meeting of the 2024 Monroe County Legislature, the position of president is uncertain. Even with Democrats holding a 16-13 majority, it is unclear who will be voted in as...
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Roman elected Monroe County Legislature president
Yversha Roman believes it is time to rebuild, restructure and re-energize Monroe County. Roman was elected president of the Legislature last night, bringing a fractious process to an end. “I am...
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The year of stolen wheels
On July 3, 2023, a total of 33 motor vehicle thefts were reported in the city of Rochester–its highest daily count ever. The thefts, which started with three in the early hours at Green Knolls...
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The color of a vintage sound
While it may sound like a quarterback’s cadence, the members of Blue 22 say their band name has absolutely nothing to do with football. “I always liked the simplicity of ‘Maroon 5,’ you know?” says...
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The “Realist” artist in the Roc
When people hear the name Chi TheRealist spoken and not read, they often assume the moniker is “Realest,” as in, “the most real.” But that’s not the intention at all. James Boykins (Borrowed Time...
View ArticleBuy the Block’s next steps
The first phase of the city of Rochester’s Buy the Block initiative has crossed the halfway mark. The homes under the homeownership support program are located between Upper Falls Boulevard and...
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Economic diversity on campus
Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of affirmative action in the college admission process. In response, local higher education institutions made public pronouncements about their...
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Bull’s Head revitalization plan previewed
Melissa James-Geska stood at the St. Mary’s Campus of Rochester Regional Health, where she was born, as she outlined updates for the Bull’s Head revitalization project. One of the oldest neighborhoods...
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Starting with safety
On Sunday, The Firing Pin, an indoor shooting range, gun shop and training center, will host a pistol safety training course at the Kodak Center. The eight-hour session, which does not include the...
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Commander Mark is still drawing after all these years
Though the medium may have changed, artist and educator Mark Kistler is still drawing and teaching young audiences with as much verve as 40 years ago. In livestreams he releases on YouTube, Kistler...
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Rising from the ROC
Micah Walker To call Micah Walker’s determination “a chip on his shoulder” would be too aggressive of a phrase; it isn’t from a place of anger that he draws his strength. Not that he doesn’t have good...
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Seeding a new industry
BLOOM ROC leaders with lawmakers and other cannabis advocates Brandi Hester’s family sold cannabis her whole life. Hester wasn’t aware of it; she was more focused on going to college to get out of...
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Questions on ‘critical incident video’ footage
Before giving comments at the February meeting of Rochester City Council’s Public Safety Committee, Councilmember Stanley Martin called for a moment of silence for Todd Novick. The questions she...
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The gift of authentic conversation
“What does it mean to be Black?” When considering that nebulous question, Jackie McGriff, founder and director of Our Voices Project, wanted to approach it in a unique way. Instead of searching for a...
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What fate awaits East’s EPO?
The East Lower and Upper schools currently have a total student population of just over 1,000. (Photo by Paul Ericson) When Carmine Peluso opened a recent work session on the University of Rochester’s...
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More than just another song
Jazz trio CMD- Casey Filiaci, Mark Terranova and Dave Cohen- released a new album this month. Rochester jazz trio CMD’s moniker is multilayered. Not only does it contain each of the trio’s first...
View ArticleBID backers work on plan revisions
A business improvement district proposal is expected to come before City Council for a vote sometime in the second half of 2024. The proposal will be submitted after it is shared with and has the...
View ArticleMost RPD juvenile use of force incidents involve Black minors
Nearly 80 percent of all juvenile use of force incidents involve Black, mostly male, minors, according to the latest investigative report from the Police Accountability Board. “This data underscores...
View ArticleStartup scholarship aims to launch more tech companies
NextCorps Startup Scholarship, a new business scholarship program, expects to help launch technology-oriented companies. Funded through M&T Bank, the scholarship will allow 15 to 20 individuals to...
View ArticleEast superintendent shares budget draft with RCSD board
The expected exit from receivership of East’s Upper School would mean a loss of $325,000 in funding. However, other sources of funds, including Title I, are anticipated to continue. Those were among...
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