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Rare sheet music inspired by Frederick Douglass obtained by UR

Beyond its connections to Douglass, the sheet music gives a snapshot to life for middle class African-Americans in the mid-1800's More...

By Daniel J. Kushner

Rare sheet music inspired by Frederick Douglass obtained by UR

Want something between too-sweet sodas and unsweetened seltzers? Just mix nature's versatile golden nectar with soda water and other ingredients. Presenting two refreshing, late-summer beverages (with options to make them boozy).

By Rebecca Rafferty

News & Opinion

House race blows up

Democrat Nate McMurray gets boost after Republican Chris Collins is indicted

Republican House Representative Chris Collins halted his reelection campaign after he was hit with federal securities fraud charges, but Republican leaders may not be able to get his name off the November ballot.

By Jeremy Moule

News & Opinion

Rage globally, act locally on Trump and immigration

The immigration policies that are tearing apart immigrant families on the southern US border are having the same effect here.

By DOUG NOBLE

Movies

Film review: 'Crazy Rich Asians'

Told with plenty of heart, humor, and style,"Crazy Rich Asians" offers a glamorous romantic fantasy that's as universally crowd-pleasing as they come.

By Adam Lubitow

Arts & Entertainment

Men's lifestyle shop pops up on University

Neon Wave caters to the niche surf and snow sports culture in Rochester and carries products with an environmental focus.

By Pete Wayner

News & Opinion

RPD officers accused of assault

Longtime social justice activist and President of United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York, Rev. Lewis Stewart said Christopher Pate was the victim of police brutality that occurred on May 5, 2018 on the corner of Fulton Avenue and Bloss Street.

By Tim Louis Macaluso