Activists urge Council to vote no on new police station
With a vote planned for tonight, activists and residents are urging City Council to vote no on a new $16 million police station in Beechwood
The F Word: Listen to the weather
On Saturday, I had an epiphany about music and the weather at the Steve Grills show outside the Inn on Broadway.
Gyms get the green light to reopen, but not cinemas
Governor Andrew Cuomo said that gyms in New York can reopen as early as August 24, but must operate at one-third of their regular capacity.
UR to receive $13 million in federal funding for new Physics Frontier Center
The Center will focus on understanding the physics and astrophysical implications of matter under pressures so high that the structure of individual atoms is disrupted.
Monroe County COVID-19 numbers remain in line with statewide decline
For the fourth straight day, the Monroe County Department of Public Health on Saturday reported no deaths related to COVID-19. Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday morning that, statewide as of Friday, hospitalizations have dropped to 523, the lowest total since March 17. The governor said that Friday’s total of 88,668 reported tests is also…
RCSD abruptly stops online forum on reopening after Zoom bombing
The forum had to be abruptly canceled soon after it started on Saturday after it was bombarded by a series of racist and obscene comments.
Bowling alleys in NY to reopen Monday; gyms not far behind
Bowling alleys have been closed since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related shutdown. Cuomo said the venues can be back in business Monday, with restrictions.
Judge urges Monroe County legislators to vote on elections commissioner
A state judge said there was nothing precluding the Monroe County Legislature from installing a new elections commissioner now.
Bello signs equal pay executive order
Under provisions of the executive order, the county will develop an equal pay certification to be used to ensure compliance during the contract approval process.
New York gym owners ask why they can’t reopen
1,500 gyms in New York have filed a class-action lawsuit demanding that the state offer a reopening plan.
RCSD will start school year using only remote learning
Originally, RCSD was going to use a hybrid model that would have combined in-class and remote learning.
Film review: ‘Jazz on a Summer’s Day’
The Virtual Little Theatre has added the excellent, glowingly restored 1959 doc “Jazz on a Summer’s Day” to its lineup of streaming films.
Monroe County Democrats head back to court over elections commissioner feud
A state judge is scheduled to hear an update Friday in litigation about the process of appointing a Democratic Monroe County elections commissioner.
Matt Herron, Roc native and chronicler of civil rights, has died
Rochester-born photojournalist Matt Herron, whose work appeared in Life, Look, and Newsweek, died in a glider accident in California.
SMOOTH JAZZ | Judah Sealy
Local saxophonist and keyboardist Judah Sealy ushers in new CD “Legacy” on August 14 with a “Drive Thru Release Party.”
ART TALK | ‘Centering Black Women: A Conversation About Art and Organizing’
Thursday’s live-streamed talk will address the importance of fore-fronting Black women’s voices in both art and political organizing.
Calendar preview: Sun power
This week, the sun shines on sunflower fields, African lions, craft beer, classic festivals, and timely, important conversations.
Hochstein celebrates centennial with virtual concert
Local musicians are teaming up Thursday for a virtual concert in celebration of The Hochstein School’s 100th anniversary.
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.
An Eastman voice alum’s transition, in music and life
Lyra Pramuk grew up male and studied voice at Eastman, before making vivid, vocal-centric music and realizing her identity as a trans woman.
EXHIBITION-LECTURE | ‘Commemorating the Ratification of the 19th Amendment’
Eastman Museum will present a lecture to accompany its current History of Photography installation that commemorates the 19th Amendment.
THEATER | ‘Pygmalion Once and Again!’
Longing and love are valid at every age. ‘Pygmalion Once and Again!’ is the same classic Shaw production twice, with two sets of actors.
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.
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
Corn Hill river wall to be replaced
The project will improve the view of the river from Exchange Street and provide kayakers and other boaters with access to the water.
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.
