News & Opinion
Great Lakes: progress and problems
The Great Lakes are much better than they used to be in terms of the presence of toxic pollutants like mercury and DDT. New laws and a healthy amount of public awareness have helped restore the lakes. But challenges still exist; the Great Lakes face an evolving list of environmental threats and problems.
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[UPDATED] Richards doesn't support downtown casino
In a phone conversation this afternoon, Rochester Mayor Tom Richards re-stated his opposition to a casino in downtown Rochester, and said he has not had any discussions with Cuomo about a Rochester-area casino.
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[UPDATE] Assembly Republicans bash Cuomo, gun proposals
Some tough words from Assembly Republicans on Governor Andrew Cuomo's proposed package of gun legislation. The legislation is being debated in the Assembly right now. The State Senate passed it last night.
The national agenda must focus on the poor
Guest Commentary
ARTS: Remmereit, supporters address controversial RPO decision
Community group seeks to change RPO board leadership
ARTS: Nazareth College Arts Center announces hiatus for Dance Festival
Organizers seek to bring festival back in 2014
Arts & Entertainment
Daily Choices: What to do on Friday, January 11
While brass instruments might not always get the spotlight in modern orchestras, this weekend you’ll be treated to not just any trumpeter, but the internationally renowned Chris Botti. Just off a tour with the legendary Barbra Streisand, Botti will be joining the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra for a two-night engagement.
Daily Choices: What to do on Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13
Music: It’s easy to bitch and moan about this town, especially this time of year. But rock ’n’ roll isn’t part of the problem; it’s the solution.
Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, January 15
Spesh: Attend tonight’s Monthly Meeting of the Mineral Section of the Rochester Academy of Science and you’ll hear what RIT’s Dr. Tony Vodacek has to say about “Remote Sensing of Geohazards in the African Rift Valley.” The meeting takes place 7-9 p.m. at Brighton Town Hall (2300 Elmwood Ave.) and visitors are welcome. For more information, call 288-5683, email mineralvp@rasny.org, or visit rasny.org/mineral.
ART REVIEW: "60 From the 60's"
A decade in review
Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, January 10
I’m going to tell you it’s alternative up there, but people, what we have ourselves here is some industrial/New Wave mix in the finest, darkest veins. While The Soft Moon comes from the Bay Area,
Daily Choices: What to do on Wednesday, January 15
RECREATION: Rise early to take part in the Bear Hollow Trail Trek at Letchworth State Park in Castile. The hike takes place at 10 a.m., and is free to participate, but the park charges an $8 parking fee. Bring a lunch and spend the day in the gorge-ous outdoors. For more information, call 493-3625.
Music
MUSIC INTERVIEW: Natalie B
Queen B
Restaurants
DINING REVIEW: Acanthus Cafe
All things, great and small
Movies
MOVIE REVIEW: "Hyde Park on Hudson"
The president and his women
MOVIE REVIEW: "The Impossible"
Live through this
Re: Clash between Legislature Dems, GOP continues
I honestly think that if City objectively (hopefully) looks at the track of these issues,…
- on May 19, 2013
Re: “Game of Thrones” Season 3, Episode 6: Pinky swear
For an amusing Social media slant:
http://www.happyplace.com/23906/game-of-th…- on May 18, 2013
Re: National security and the problem with Syria
Here is what most people are unaware of:
1. The US is providing arms via…- on May 18, 2013
Re: City budget cuts Mounted Patrol, 311 hours
Squandering taxpayer money. Andy needs to pay a visit and clean house!
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on May 17, 2013
Re: "American Idol" 2013 Finale: And the winner is...
Some of those duets rocked. Seriously has an ousted performer ever been promoted so much?
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on May 17, 2013
