New York fields 25,000 complaints about businesses ignoring reopening rules
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said local governments must crack down on violators or risk derailing the reopening process.
Cuomo signs bills and ups the stakes for police reform
Governor Andrew Cuomo signed several police reform measures into law Friday, and says he’ll withhold state funding from local police departments if they do not submit proof that they have worked with their communities to reconfigure their forces.
Rochester Fringe Fest 2020: The show will go on(line)
The ninth annual Rochester Fringe Fest will take place this fall, but most acts will be presented virtually.
Out Alliance board suspends agency’s operations, lays off staff
In a statement, Out Alliance’s board said it’s pausing the agency’s operations to reassess and restructure it.
Black stories across film genres
From horror to romance, thrillers, and superhero blockbusters, there’s endless breadth to the work being made by black creators on screen.
Novel coronavirus vaccine trial underway in Rochester
Phase one of the three-phase trial is testing the vaccine on about 40 people, said Dr. Edward Walsh, the infectious disease physician who’s leading the trial.
Cuomo defends Columbus statue as symbol of legacy for Italian-Americans
He says the statue has come to represent appreciation for the “Italian-American contribution to New York.”
Gaelen McCormick and ‘The Pandemic of Creation’
Former RPO double bassist Gaelen McCormick’s struggles with hearing loss inform her new book with Sraddha Prativadi, “The Pandemic of Creation: Recognizing freedom in Loss and Opportunity in the Void.”
Black lives matter talk scheduled for Fairport
The gathering aims to drive home the conversation of race and black experiences in a predominantly white town.
Warren says Rochester police should not be defunded
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren claims the relationship between the police department and city residents is “light years ahead” of other cities.
Out Alliance at a crossroads, faces uncertain future
Financial problems have thrust Out Alliance, a prominent voice in Rochester’s gay community, into upheaval and put its future in question.
Watch: Thursday “Voice of the Voter” debate between Harry Bronson and Alex Yudelson
Incumbent Assembly member Harry Bronson and City of Rochester Chief of Staff Alex Yudelson will participate in a Voice of the Voter Debate on Thursday, June 11 at 8 p.m.
Album review: ‘Remember the Titan’
Rochester rapper Blast Blicka’s unhurried and straightfoward sixth album, “Remember the Titan,” features some inspired production and a steady vocal delivery, but is undermined by transphobic elements.
‘Beer Nerds Against Racism’ to rally near Fairport Brewing Company
Beer enthusiasts to use Fairport Brewing, the site of recent controversy, to draw attention to a lack of diversity in the craft beer industry.
Disability justice and racial equity go hand in hand, city’s advocate says
Rochester equity coordinator says disability activism led by white people has largely left out people of color.
NY legislators vote to repeal ’50-a’ law used to shield police disciplinary records
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said he will sign a bill that repeals a law that’s been used to shield police disciplinary records.
Album review: ‘Haishen’
On its three-song debut, the Rochester trio Haishen has created a sprawling post-rock sound that relies heavily on progressive metal aesthetics, as well as slowly unfolding and unpredictable song structures.
Calendar preview: Getting schooled
This week’s preview highlights some local opportunities to learn, expand perspectives, and engage meaningfully in important conversations.
Brighton infant’s tragic death inspires local opioid antidote bill
Monroe County’s “Maisie’s Law” would require pharmacies to include a dose of naloxone when filling a prescription for opioids for the first time.
BLM art project vandalized in Fairport
Two men were caught destroying a BLM art installation in Fairport village, resulting in a firing and community support for the cause.
Hospital chaplains relieve patients’ isolation during pandemic
With hospitals still limiting visitations, hospital chaplains have become front-line soldiers in the fight against loneliness, an indispensable lifeline to patients in need of spiritual comfort.
Album review: ‘Bust Out!’
The Fox Sisters’ new album”Bust Out!” leans heavily toward vintage American rock ‘n’ roll, with nods to Sam Cooke and Wilson Pickett.
