At a reconsideration hearing, Aldaskeller was given the green light to open a natural wine shop in the South Wedge.
Gino Fanelli
Genesee Brewery’s Tropical Pineapple dethrones Ruby Red
Genesee’s new summer offering, Tropical Pineapple Kolsch, is subtly sweet, with just a mild malt characteristic serving as the backbone.
City earmarks $5 million in COVID relief funds for a ‘peace collective’
City officials are looking to aside $5 million in federal COVID relief funds for violence prevention.
City makes sweeping changes to how police respond to protests
Rochester police have been barred from using dogs, tear gas, and “flash bangs” in response to mass gatherings.
‘Drink Like a Girl’ festival celebrates women in brewing on Apr. 30
The event will feature a 5k run, a 1k “beer walk,” and an eclectic mix of New York state beer.
Undeath’s ‘It’s Time…to Rise from the Grave’ is bloody, gruesome fun
Before Undeath hits the road for a national tour in May, the death metal quintet is holding its record release party Saturday, April 23.
Candidates make their cases to lead the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office
One big topic of discussion was whether the public defender needs to have experience working in criminal defense.
Monroe County public defenders cry foul in leadership selection
Lawyers in the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office are circulating a letter that decries the search process for a new leader.
City of Rochester seeks public input on Broad St. aqueduct plans
The city plans to remove the Broad Street bridge and turn the former Erie Canal aqueduct underneath into a public gathering space.
Peo drops out of race for Assembly
City Councilmember Jose Peo, who was challenging Sarah Clark for the 136th District Assembly seat, has ended his candidacy.
Councilmembers advance program to aid some first-time homebuyers
The Property Ownership Readiness Program would provide education and financial assistance to help 8 to 10 low-income families buy homes.
Rochester officials kick off High Falls Terrace Park renovations
The park improvements, as well as a trail project, are part of a push to make High Falls more inviting.






