(As in September’s Democratic Primary, City’s editorial staff is divided on its endorsement for governor. Endorsements from both sides follow, with the staff majority first.) Andrew Cuomo isn’t a perfect governor, and some of his shortcomings are as serious as his critics say. We, too, are disturbed by his meddling in the work of the […]
Christine Carrie Fien
I'm City's news editor, which means I oversee all aspects of our news-gathering operation. I also sneak in to an occasional City Council meeting and cover Rochester's intriguing and eclectic neighbors. My family has a long legacy here, and I'm proud to continue to represent.
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Artists in residence at rec centers
Though Rochester is rich in arts and culture, more must be done to make sure that everyone shares in the bounty, regardless of social class, Mayor Lovely Warren often says. One step in that effort is to bring artists, musicians, and others into city recreation centers. City Council is currently considering legislation that would create […]
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Amphipolis tomb could intensify Greece-Macedonia feud
Are you following what’s going on in Amphipolis, Greece? It’s as gripping and interwoven as Game of Thrones. And the story is just as rich — mixing thousands of years of history, geopolitics, imperialism, and hero worship. Archaeologists have discovered a tomb dating back to the reign of Alexander the Great. Yes, I know. This […]
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College Town is filling up
A quick drive around Mt. Hope and Elmwood avenues shows an area completely transformed as a result of the $100 million College Town project under way. “It’s unbelievable,” says Dan Hurley, president of the Upper Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association. “It’s long overdue.” The first retail opening in the 14-acre, mixed-use development will be the Barnes […]
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College Town residents can move in today
Today (October 1) is the first day that residents can move into their apartments in the College Town project at Mt. Hope and Elmwood avenues. College Town has a total of 154 housing units in two buildings, according to Jordan Debes, of the Cabot Group, which is leasing the units. The first building — which […]
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Forum Thursday on police-community relations
The United Christian Leadership Ministry and the Coalition for Police Reform will hold a forum on police-community relations at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, at the Inner Faith Gospel Tabernacle Church, 32 York Street. The purpose of the forum is to hear community complaints about police tactics. A press release from the church says […]
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Cautious optimism for skate park
Sometime this fall, the City of Rochester will begin the process to repair the Genesee Crossroads parking garage at Andrews and Front streets, and to overhaul the adjacent Genesee Crossroads-Charles Carroll Park. Part of the work may also help set the stage for a skate park. The city has $5.1 million set aside for garage […]
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Port of Rochester designs presented
The first phase of a project to redevelop the Port of Rochester includes a 10-story destination hotel. Gregory Weykamp, president of Edgewater Resources, presented his company’s vision of a redeveloped port area tonight.
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[UPDATED] Judge says proposed redistricting commission could not be independent
Albany Supreme Court Judge Patrick McGrath has ruled that a proposed state redistricting commission cannot be considered independent and that the word must be struck from ballot language before the November election. During the general election, voters will decide on Proposition 1, which as currently written would “reform the process of establishing new state legislative […]
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Edgewater to present designs for port development
The meeting is from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 17, at Charlotte High School, 4115 Lake Avenue.
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Parole under scrutiny
Two recent, violent incidents allegedly involving parolees have focused attention on the issue of former prisoners returning to Rochester’s streets. Michael Caruthers is accused of raping a teenage girl downtown last month, the day after he got out of prison. And Thomas Johnson III has been charged in the shooting death last week of Rochester […]
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[UPDATED] Larry and Jane Glazer die in plane crash
A compilation of Tweets and press notices about this afternoon’s plane crash. The plane carried Rochester developer Larry Glazer and his wife, Jane.
