Guides
While we enjoy spreading the word about what you voted as Rochester's best pizza parlor or car shop, our favorite part of Best Of is going through the smart-ass answers sent in by our clever, snarky readers. You all are funny. And MEAN! But that's why we like you. Below
Restaurant Articles
At more than 175 years old, Rochester has quite an array of historical architecture, some of which has been maintained or restored, and unfortunately a lot of which is vacant or in disrepair. Two years ago, the Hose 22 firehouse on Stutson Street in Charlotte was one such building. Built
News Articles
The Rochester School Board is caught in a heated public relations struggle that is being framed as a battle between student safety and the district's desire to control spending. School Board member Cynthia Elliott wants all city students from kindergarten through eighth grade to be bused to and from school, regardless
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The rate of new HIV infections among African Americans and Latinos in Monroe County is increasing at a pace that is disproportionately higher than the rate for whites. Health experts have known about the trend for several years; the data mirrors a national trend. The Center for Disease Control found that
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The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority is sitting on millions of dollars that it can use for a new transit center, and some of that money will expire if they don't have plans in place by September 2010. All three of the planned components of the defunct Renaissance Square project -
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Texting is often seen as a frivolous exercise; an indulgence of an easily distracted, constantly connected culture. But the ubiquity of cell phones, paired with young people's technological virtuosity, present opportunities beyond idle chatter. | "Txt 4 Help" is a new initiative of National Safe Place, which provides havens for
Opinion
Violence has struck again in Rochester. And again. And again. This year's murder rate isn't as high as last year's, and violent crime is down. But the statistics seem meaningless when we hear reports of yet another shooting and read yet another account of a funeral for a black teenager who
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This was supposed to be the year: the Democrats were going to take control of the County Legislature, and they were going to increase their presence in the suburbs. Instead, they lost control of Irondequoit, lost a supervisor's race in Mendon, and made no gains in the Lej. The party
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This week's calls to action include the following events and activities. (All are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.) Health-care forum The Progressive Democrats of Genesee Valley will present the "Health Justice Forum: How to Resolve the Disparities and Inequities of the Current Health Care Paradigm," AT 2 p.m.
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IRAQ TOTALS - 4359 US servicemen and servicewomen, 318 Coalition servicemen and servicewomen, and approximately 93,793 to 102,330 Iraqi civilians have been killed in Iraq from the beginning of the war and occupation to November 6. American servicemen and servicewomen killed October 27 to November 2: -- Spc. Joseph L. Gallegos, 39,
Letters
James Leach urges readers, as a "sublime" alternative to an Egg McMuffin, to try a "McRick" at Food at Fishers Station (October 21). The McRick is a "yeast roll surrounding a succulent sausage patty, a fried egg dotted brown with bacon drippings, and bright orange cheese." Leach also recommends eating
Letters
Regarding City's review of "The Clean House" (Theater, October 23): I found Geva's play delightful and entertaining. Michael Lasser should stick to Three Stooges movies, because he wouldn't know a good farce if it hit him in the face. ROBIN FISHER, ROCHESTER
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As early as next month, members of City Council will consider legislation to install red-light traffic cameras at city intersections. Camera placement would be determined by traffic volume and accident rates. Only licenses plates would be recorded, as New York State law prohibits the cameras from photographing drivers. All potential violations would
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The state Department of Environmental Conservation today announced that it's extending the comment period for its new Marcellus and Utica Shales natural gas drilling regulations. The comment period will now end December 31, which adds a full month. State environmental, watchdog, and legal groups have called for an extension of the
Family
J.K. Rowling started out with telling her kids stories about a character named Harry; now-retired fourth grade teacher Elizabeth Falk wrote books set during key points in New York State's history. Sure, one has made bazillions and the other? Well, she did something even better. She helped her students
Choice Events
Frances Hodgson Burnett's children's book "The Secret Garden" has enthralled audiences for generations, and has been adapted successfully for film and stage. This weekend Eastman Opera Theatre will perform the 1991 Broadway musical version of the story, which won three Tonys and played for 700 performances on the Great White
Choice Events
More than 2000 years ago in China (and maybe as many as 4000 years ago, depending who you're talking to), acrobatics began to take shape as an art form. In the early days, people used whatever they could find for props: tables, chairs, plates, jars. Then, during the Han Dynasty
Choice Events
On Saturday, November 7, across Rochester (and even across the state) tons of people will be hosting parties for one reason: in celebration and support of the upcoming merger of AIDS Community Health Center and AIDS Rochester. Locally, Night of 1000 Parties will include a public event at Max
Choice Events
Local restaurants will square off to see who can stir up the best chili in town at this year's 6th Annual Great Bowls of Fire Chili Cookoff at the Genesee Center of the Arts. Eateries including Aladdin's Natural Eatery, Beale Street Café, Jines, Natural Oasis Market, and Tap & Mallet
Choice Events
Each year, Strong Museum honors creative toys with staying power by inducting them into its Toy Hall of Fame. Well known inductees include the Slinky, the Teddy Bear, alphabet blocks, Barbie, sidewalk chalk, and the Easy Bake Oven. But even the simplest objects, like the stick and the cardboard box,
