Confirmation of Jackie Ortiz as Democratic county elections commissioner stalls
The delay in confirming Jackie Ortiz as elections commissioner was the latest twist in an ongoing internal fight among county Democrats. More...
News & Opinion
Monroe County renames airport for Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass, a well-traveled man in his time, will soon be the namesake of the airport in the city where he made his home.
News & Opinion
City poised to fund new $16 million police station in Beechwood
$12.6 million in bonds could be allocated for a new police substation on East Main Street. Construction is expected to start in fall
Aug 11, 2020
Music
Rochester violinist advocates for Black classical musicians
Black composers and performers deserve more recognition in the classical music world. Violinist Epongue Ekille is doing something about it.
Aug 11, 2020
News & Opinion
Bello wants a redistricting commission; Legislature leaders declare it dead
County Executive Adam Bello’s proposal would amend the county charter to create an eight-member commission to redraw Legislature districts.
Aug 10, 2020
Music
The F Word: The new normal and the old weird
Who would have thought I would have lasted this long — almost six months — without going out to see live music? Forget the "new normal," I want the old weird back.
Aug 10, 2020
Special Sections
VOTE NOW: Best of Rochester 2020 Primary Ballot
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s how to make the best of a bad situation. With that in mind, we present our annual Best of Rochester readers' poll.
Aug 3, 2020
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