Four face federal arson charges, accused of damage at Rochester protest
A federal prosecutor alleges that the defendants torched a police car, government vehicles, and a construction trailer.
Liquid Metal
Nine Maidens Brewing Company and local death metal trio Undeath teamed up for a new IPA as dark as the underworld.
Rochester will put all police disciplinary files online
Rochester will join NYC and Utica in placing all of their police disciplinary records into a publicly accessible database by year end.
Fourth straight day of no coronavirus deaths in Monroe County
Monroe County has not reported a COVID-19 death in four consecutive days. The county death toll is at 273.
Rochester City Council looks to curb expected surge of evictions
City Council is expressing concern about the potential fallout after a state moratorium on evictions ends on Aug. 20.
Frederick Douglass statue in Maplewood Park toppled
A statue of Frederick Douglass in Maplewood Park was toppled over the weekend.
Jack Garner, whose film reviews informed generations, is dead at 75
Jack Garner, a longtime local film critic whose movie reviews informed generations of Rochester cinephiles and casual moviegoers, is dead at 75.
City employees who are domestic violence victims could get paid leave
A bill before City Council would extend paid leave to employees to seek housing and counseling, attend court dates, and get medical care.
Loud and proud: Must-see films for Pride month viewing
The pandemic has precluded our usual Pride celebrations, so Adam has generated this must-watch list of films, from classics to new flicks.
East Main Street bike-lane project set for City Council vote
Cycling advocates welcome the addition of one-way cycle tracks along a nearly mile-long stretch of East Main Street.
Hate Crimes Task Force to investigate hateful graffiti in Perinton
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a statement saying that he is disgusted by the swastikas and other racist graffiti found in the town of Perinton early Thursday.
Track review: ‘Right to Know’
Chris “Hollywood” English has our attention again with the new single from his current band, The English Project.
David Gantt, a fixture in the state Assembly, is dead at 78
Assemblyman David Gantt, who represented Rochester in Albany for nearly 40 years as a man who knew poverty and power in equal measure, died Wednesday.
Legal fireworks aren’t going boom in the night
Relentless fireworks has blurred the lines between what is legal and what is not for many people who just want the noise to stop.
Track review: ‘We Gonna Get Through’
The Medicinals’ new single “We Gonna Get Through” use lush, roots-reggae textures and tones to promote community optimism and resilience.
Monroe Board begins counting absentee ballots, results likely next week
The Board of Elections tens of thousands of mail-in ballots and those votes will likely determine the winner in several close races.
Calendar preview: A fuse for freedom
This Independence Day is packed with discussions and vigils reminding us to closely consider the concept of freedom and justice for all.
City Council set to file Police Accountability Board appeal
City Council will have spent $170,000 defending the PAB in court, including new funding to be voted on this month.
Album review: ‘The Second Coming’
Hip-hop duo Young Black and Gifted brings plenty of hard-hitting substance on its new album, melding slick, streamlined beats with Black liberation thematic elements.
Red Wings cancel season, crying in baseball permitted
They say there’s no crying in baseball, but fans could be forgiven for shedding a tear over news that the Rochester Red Wings has canceled its 2020 season.
Performing arts in a pandemic, and remembering Jerry Englerth
Performances of people singing, talking loudly, poor ventilation is the perfect way to spread the virus, doctors say.
Monroe County prosecutor resigns after post about George Floyd
In a since deleted post, Dan Strollo referred to George Floyd as a “violent felon” and “career criminal.” He resigned Tuesday morning.
Siena Poll: white and Black New Yorkers divided over policing
The divide between white and Black New Yorkers on policing is wider on some issues than the rift between Democrats and Republicans.
URMC research shows why smokers, vapers are more susceptible to COVID-19
URMC research shows smokers and vapers have elevated levels of receptors that allow the coronavirus to gain entry to the lungs.
