In response to the comment from "Realist" (The Mail, January 13): "Realism" is a term with many meanings, but perhaps its most applicable synonym in the realm of public policy would be "pragmatism." A pragmatic approach to improving cycling in...
POLITICS: Tasini's a better option for the Senate
The campaign for the US Senate seat currently occupied by Kirsten Gillibrand (placed there by our unelected governor) deserves attention, so I appreciate the January 13 article "Ford's Lemon of a Campaign." I hope that City will follow up with...
POLITICS: Anti-Semitism and Israel
In reference to the letter from James E. Knight of Spencerport with regard to Israel (The Mail, January 20), the US, and health care, it's unfortunate that anti-Semitism is alive and well at City Newspaper. REBECCA JAFFARIAN, GREECE
ART REVIEW: Critic misread Inuit art in MAG's exhibit
Camping on the shore of Lake Huron with friends, we once saw muskellunges freely teeming in, over, and around each other in the water. Were they mating? Bonding? Warding off prey? None of us knew, but the muskies delighted us with how they...
Are you kidding me? Put all of the city's and the schools' power - and their money - into one big pot? Mayor Duffy says he's willing to take the hit, lose constituents and friends, for this goal. That's double-speak for "I'm not listening to...
MAYORAL CONTROL: What about citizens' rights?
Something seems awry here. What do I have wrong? Did the mayor announce that he is seeking mayoral control over the Monroe County government? Did he say that the county is in bad shape, with unemployment, foreclosures, and bankruptcies rising,...
If the acronym QOTSA means anything to you, then you're familiar with Nick Oliveri. Hell, if...
Have you ever seen a celebrity in person? If you've never had the opportunity to be cut off in...
"Almost" is a precarious place to live, both geographically and emotionally. It can mean, "I...
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This past weekend I took my nieces and nephew sledding at Harris Whalen Park in Penfield....
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karrie said:
I work in downtown Rochester and many of my coworkers commute by bike from areas such as Pittsford, Penfield, Brighton, etc. Bike lanes would only...
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Christina said:
I didn't realize that native art does reflect lalot nature. Howvever, there are probably more art that doesn't always reflect nature but maybe for...
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realist said:
You say "this comparatively low-cost proposal would have more significant positive impacts on the economy than a money-pit boondoggle like...
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HARRY DAVIS said:
Protest the lack of bicycle lanes on the new Broad...
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James E. Knight said:
Rebecca Jaffarian's one-sentence letter to the editor is nothing more than a verbal drive-by shooting. Ms. Jaffarian used a powerful adjective to...
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