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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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Seeking a cleaner Rochester
It costs the United States more than $11.5 billion annually to clean up litter, says Keep Liberty Beautiful, an affiliate of the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful. Litter also jeopardizes investment, harms the environment, drives down property values, and poses a threat to public safety. Rochester is no better or worse than other cities when it […]
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Rochester will not house undocumented children
Rochester will not house undocumented children because the federal government is no longer looking for temporary shelters, says a letter from Mayor Lovely Warren. The owner of the Blossom South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monroe Avenue, Israel Segal, was interested in turning the vacant property over to the federal government for use as a […]
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Have gun? Don’t travel
Navigating New York State’s maze of gun laws is a punishing exercise; permit privileges vary by county and even in a “full carry” county such as Monroe, there are exceptions. New York City is a different ballgame altogether. Diane Watkins, a teacher in the Rochester school district and former candidate for City Council, got caught […]
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The business community’s vision for Joseph Avenue
No one in the Joseph Avenue neighborhood wants to talk about the riots, says Neil Scheier, a doctor and owner of Dynamite Dollar on Joseph. While City Hall, the media, and other organizations marked the 50th anniversary of the 1964 riots with special issues and solemn speeches, the people in the neighborhood — the place […]
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Brooks say no to casino in Monroe County
Now we know how Monroe County feels about possibly having a casino within its borders: it doesn’t want it. County Executive Maggie Brooks has sent a letter (see below) to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the federal Department of the Interior expressing opposition to putting a casino in Monroe, according to a press release sent out […]
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The battle over bar hours
A little-known court ruling has the potential to shake up the late-night scene in the city.
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Mayor Warren releases statement on Blossom South and undocumented children
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren released a new statement today on the possibility of housing undocumented children at Blossom South Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Monroe Avenue. The owner of Blossom South, Israel Segal, is interested in turning the vacant property over to the federal government to house undocumented children who are facing deportation. Many people […]
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[UPDATED] Blossom South to house immigrant children?
The owner of the former Blossom South nursing home is interested in turning the now vacant home over to the federal government to house immigrant children who are facing deportation.
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Was it a rebellion or a riot? And does it matter?
I’ve been mulling over the correspondence I’ve received from the City of Rochester about upcoming events marking the 50th anniversary of the 1964 race riots. Except the city doesn’t use the word “riot” exclusively. It calls the events of 1964 the “Rochester Rebellion” or the “Rochester Rebellion/riots.” Does it make a difference? After initially dismissing […]
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Police reorg splits Southeast
It’s not exactly buyer’s remorse — after all, the police reorganization hasn’t happened yet — but some neighborhood leaders are concerned that if the restructuring goes through as proposed, it could damage long-established working relationships. Many neighborhood groups have pushed for changes in policing to improve response times and police-community relations. The concern is mainly […]
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Last-minute deal saves second phase of schools project
Facing a midnight deadline Tuesday for bill amendments, negotiations reportedly went into the night.
