Your guide to the 2020 elections
Whether you do it by mail or in person, exercise your right to vote. Here’s a rundown on key local races.
County COVID-19 cases spike, Nazareth works to contain outbreak
The county’s Public Health Department reported 54 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Friday.
Warren, Singletary, Lupien to testify in independent Prude investigation
Warren, Singletary and Lupien headline a new round of subpoenas sent out by independent investigator Andrew Celli on Thursday.
Canandaigua fast becoming a brewing destination
With the addition of Frequentem, Canandaigua has five breweries. For a city of 10,000, it’s the sign of a now booming lakeside beer scene.
Judge dismisses federal charges against developer Morgan, others
U.S. District Court Judge Elizabeth Wolford dismissed the indictment without prejudice, which means prosecutors could seek a new indictment.
With a generation gap between Black activists, can they find common ground?
A handful of Rochesterians have been working to revive the local chapter of the NAACP, and hope it will be the connective tissue between various organizations.
New visitor center, ‘Taj Mahal’ Colorama debut at George Eastman Museum
This weekend the George Eastman Museum introduces its new Thomas Tischer Visitor Center and a large-scale Colorama installation.
URMC releases equity and anti-racism plan
URMC’s new equity and anti-racism action plan comes several weeks after a group of medical center students penned an open letter calling out the institution for the mistreatment of Daniel Prude.
‘Tough financial situation’ ahead for the City of Rochester
City Councilmember Malik Evans says that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the city’s budget, reducing how much the city receives through sales tax receipts and state aid.
Calendar preview: Open and Out
There are several openings this weekend — a festival, conference, museum addition, and a market — and opportunity to promote social justice.
‘Trust, but verify’ chronicles the era of misinformation
The Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s “Trust, but verify” exhibit examines the impact of misinformation on today’s media culture.
R&B singer-songwriter Sherice Barnes emerges with ‘Moody’ music
Though Rochester’s Sherice Barnes was once afraid to take the stage, she has since found her voice as the R&B singer-songwriter She Rise.
RTS introduces electric buses to its fleet
The transit agency has 10 electric buses now, but plans to electrify its entire fleet by 2035.
Race for the Senate’s 55th District is about roots
Democrat Samra Brouk and Republican Chris Missick are competing for a seat that starts in Irondequoit and ends in Naples.
Elections officials act to avoid repeat of primary problems
The county Board of Elections is also looking for registered Republicans to serve as poll workers.
Where and how to vote early in Monroe County
Monroe County offers nine days of early voting and elections officials are urging voters to take advantage of it.
The race to succeed Robach is wide open
The 56th Senate District contest pits Republican Mike Barry against Democrat Jeremy Cooney.
Even after court ruling, the future of live concerts during COVID is still unclear
Last week, the State Liquor Authority’s ban on advertising live music was struck down. What this means for venues is still uncertain.
ImageOut 2020 comes down to the final reel
For ImageOut’s 28th iteration, the LGBTQ film festival has had to adapt to the changing cinema landscape while maintaining its identity.
Monroe County COVID-19 deaths reach 300
The Monroe County Department of Public Health has reported 24 new confirmed cases and one new death of COVID-19.
Free COVID-19 tests available in city neighborhoods hit hardest by the pandemic
The City of Rochester and Monroe County have teamed up with several organizations and community groups to provide free COVID-19 testing and flu vaccinations in city neighborhoods.
Susan B. Anthony Museum & House works with Mattel on new Barbie doll
The Susan B. Anthony Museum & House consulted on a new Barbie doll honoring the suffragist leader.
Rochester tips the scales of justice for tenants . . . temporarily
Fifty-seven years ago, the Supreme Court unanimously established that poor criminal defendants had a right to an attorney under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution. The reasoning was straightforward: they needed one to have a fair shot at defending themselves. Yet poor people facing eviction defend themselves every day in Rochester civil court, where the…
Mayor Lovely Warren says she won’t resign, but she could be removed. Here’s how.
Mounting calls for Mayor Lovely Warren’s resignation leave open the question of whether she could be removed and who would replace her.
