When one generation is connected to another through a chain of mentorship, it isn't only technical skills that are conveyed; philosophies and the sparks for independent innovation are passed along as well....
POLITICS: Van White will not run for State Assembly
Citing unfinished business on the school board and family commitments, Van White says he...
TAXES: Why the city doesn't collect on Sibley
Almost no topic raises as much anger and frustration locally than the money owed on the Sibley...
MUSIC PROFILE: Kristen Shiner McGuire
When you grow up as an only child with two high-profile performing artists for parents, your...
The Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced that the second show for Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers has also sold out. Martin will perform both shows on Wednesday June 27.
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PUBLIC SAFETY: ShotSpotter: tin ears on the street?
Pop culture has conditioned us to expect miracles from technology: from the cyberpunk-driven PC that brings down the Defense Department's mainframe to the mild-mannered Mac that is one upgrade short of sentience. The reality is that technology...
Art
During February and March of 2011, the Regional Gallery Directors' Forum - a loosely organized group of local gallery leaders - initiated "Thaw," a series of exhibits held at more than a dozen participating galleries in the Greater Rochester...
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Police oversight report expected in May or June
The committee reviewing Rochester's police oversight system has broken up into smaller groups in order to evaluate the process from several different points of view. The governance, police, and community groups will identify strengths and...
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MUSIC PROFILE: Kristen Shiner McGuire
When you grow up as an only child with two high-profile performing artists for parents, your fate may be sealed. It took a while, but Kristen Shiner McGuire has finally released her debut album, and it's a satisfying feeling. "It was one of...
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This season, winter came to Rochester on Friday, January 13, 2012. That's appropriate, since prior to that it was starting to feel like a horror movie around here. I'm talking about one of those thrillers where you know some creepy slasher is...
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. And guys, take note: there is more to do with your...
Bug Jar's Annual Valentine's Day Massacre returns this Saturday with an impressive line-up of...
Snow or shine, the 28th Annual Lakeside Winter Celebration will take place on Sunday, February...
When it comes to soul-jazz, tenor saxophonist Houston Person has few rivals. He's been at the...
No, that isn't thunder you're hearing. It's renowned step-dance troupe Step Afrika!, which will...
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Suzanne Stack said:
I read Mary Anna Towler faithfully and am usually impressed with her grasp on her subject, even if I don't always agree with her. But this time,...
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Apologies; make that: brother Steve.
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clint said:
As I read this article a second and third time, something came to me. Since the city does not want to pursue collection of our tax dollars, and,...
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The more I know about President Obama, the less I know him. This is never a good thing during an election year and its even worse considering I...
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clint said:
Ms Fein, I believe some years ago, City interviewed then Deputy Mayor Jeff Carlson about this issue. It may be wise to republish his comments.
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Going way back in time, Kristen done good. Knew all the family and she inherited the best of the best. Whatever she does, sparkles with...
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It is becoming increasingly evident to me that the government is coming awfully close to stepping over the boundary that divides church and state....
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