Cuomo takes steps to control COVID-19 clusters
The governor says just ten zip codes are responsible for the increase in infection rates, and in some of those areas, the rate of infection is as high as 30%.
Album review: ‘Lilac Hill’
Classical musician-turned-jazz pianist Sukyung Kim’s EP brings her compositional skills to the fore, and features Eastman alum Ethan Helm.
Latest COVID-19 numbers in NYS remain “relatively flat”
The latest numbers released on COVID-19 tests in New York state show a total of 866 tests as being positive.
Art fundraiser for Daniel Prude seeks to build awareness around mental health
An art fundraiser for the family of Daniel Prude seeks to bring together people affected by mental illness. It runs from Oct. 1-3 at RoCo and 21st Century Arts.
Warren taps RPD vet Herriott-Sullivan to lead the department
Mayor Lovely Warren also announced the promotion of two officers to command staff positions.
City Hall: Mayor Lovely Warren to make “major announcement”
The news conference will mark the first time the mayor has addressed the press corps since she released a 325-page report on her administration’s handling of the death of Daniel Prude.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 12: ‘FringeTalk,’ ‘Worlds Collide,’ and ‘Pop Go the Bells’
Producer Erica Fee reflects on virtual Rochester Fringe, Worlds Collide” for musicians Dave Rivello and Shawn Drogan, and more.
Voter registration up in Monroe County, higher turnout expected
Board of elections officials said there are 25,000 new voter registrations in Monroe County so far this year.
Two more former D&C paperboys file lawsuit alleging sexual abuse
Two more former D&C paperboys have filed a suit alleging sexual abuse by Jack Lazeroff in the 1980s, making a total of seven.
Rochester soul band Bellwether Breaks is more than ‘incidental’
Bellwether Breaks is a brand-new soul quintet, but its members are veterans of the Rochester music scene. Keep an ear out for this band.
New York to begin enforcing plastic bag ban on October 19th
On October 19th New York State’s environmental agency will begin enforcing a ban on single use plastic bags at grocery stores and other retailers.
TIFF from my living room
Despite the lack of access to the 2020 Toronto International Film Festival, several of its worthwhile movies will be available to watch soon.
ART TALK | ‘Virtual Tour with David Zyla: Who What Wear’
The MAG’s themed tours continue virtually into the fall, with “Who What Wear” with David Zyla next up.
Cuomo says state will independently review COVID-19 vaccine
Governor Cuomo says the state will set up a review committee to check that any coronavirus vaccine approved by the federal FDA is indeed safe to be injected into people.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 11: ‘#txtshow,’ ‘The Wonderland Series,’ and ‘COVID Zone’
The innovative but exhausting “#txtshow,” Shannon Reilly’s experimental performance of “The Wonderland Series,” and NTID’s “COVID Zone.”
Meléndez appointed to City Council seat
Miguel Meléndez Jr. succeeds Jackie Ortiz, who resigned from Council to serve as the county’s Democratic elections commissioner.
City Council considers outside firm to ‘rethink policing’
Mayor Lovely Warren and city council met with WilmerHale, a law firm that specializes in guiding cities through a “Department of Justice style review” of the RPD.
Calendar preview: A September ender
This week: Black Lives Matter, and 19th Amendment commemorations continue — plus schnitzel, brats, beers, and … ghosts!
Caucus calls for county level Prude investigation, new unit of peace officers
Members of the Monroe County Legislature’s Black and Asian caucus requested that Legislature President Joe Carbone investigate the death of Daniel Prude.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 10: Cirque du Fringe, ‘Shotspeare,’ ‘Zoom Your Own Adventure,’ and more
Matt and Heidi Morgan present new versions of “Cirque du Fringe” and “Shotspeare”; the audience gets involved in “Zoom Your Own Adventure!”
City School District discusses long and short term fixes for budget woes
Along with state appointed monitor Shelley Jallow, the district is focusing on financial and academic plans to fix long term problems.
An ancient grain gets a regional revival
Ganondagan’s Iroquois White Corn Project aims to preserve an heirloom crop while promoting good health.
Protesters report menstrual changes after tear gas exposure
Despite the lack of conclusive data linking tear gas exposure to menstrual changes, protesters in Rochester and around the country have similar complaints.
Rochester Fringe Festival, Day 9: ‘Contemporary Musicians’ Guide,’ ‘Etched Glass Decanter,’ PUSH
Jessica Ann Best sings about modern love, Evening Crane Theatre delivers radio drama, PUSH Physical Theatre performs a powerful new show.
In 2020, do not dismiss fringe shows as frivolous
Will society embrace virtual arts presentations moving forward? The answer is being explored during the KeyBank Rochester Fringe Festival.
RPD racks up $1.4 million in OT covering Daniel Prude protests
The overtime costs are staggering by any measure. To put them in perspective, the RPD spends about $7 million annually on overtime.
Key voting dates are approaching
Pro voting rights groups are encouraging potential voters to register this National Voter Registration Day, and for those who do want to vote, to make a plan in advance.
Audio Archaeology: The quirkiness of Colorblind James Experience
Led by Chuck “Colorblind James” Cuminale, Colorblind James Experience was a consistent musical presence in Rochester from 1985 through 2001.
A classical conundrum
From virtual performances to reduced ensemble sizes, local classical music groups present revised 2020-21 seasons.
