October Letters: Crosswords, comebacks, and cigarette ads
A selection of letters to the editor that appeared in the October edition of CITY.
Hyatt Regency hotel closes immediately, but temporarily
The Hyatt Regency hotel in downtown Rochester has closed immediately, but temporarily, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Mayor Lovely Warren pleads not guilty to felony charges
Mayor Lovely Warren and two of her political associates were arraigned Monday on felony charges related to alleged campaign finance violations.
Cuomo says the state will enforce COVID-19 guidance in ‘hot spot’ areas
New York state will be getting more aggressive about businesses violating COVID-19 guidelines in the hot spots where the virus has recently flared up.
How a right-wing troll turned my tweet into fake news
What began as an innocuous five second clip of a protest turned into an alt-right call to arms, and thousands of notifications in my inbox.
Fairport says farewell to a ‘first white child’ memorial
Historical markers noting the birth of “the first white child” in a community are scattered throughout New York and the United States.
Warren’s “friends” could pick up the tab for her legal defense
Using campaign donations to pay for legal fees is common practice among elected officials in New York who find themselves in legal trouble.
Mayor Lovely Warren indicted by grand jury on alleged campaign finance violations
Warren faces charges of illegally coordinating political committees for the purpose of evading donor limits and participating in a scheme to defraud.
District attorney to address campaign finance allegations against Mayor Lovely Warren
The District Attorney’s Office previously called people in front of a grand jury to provide testimony regarding the allegations.
James Brown takes a bow at his namesake diner
James Brown, the godfather of greasy spoons, is selling James Brown’s Place on Culver Road after 22 years in business.
Adrian Hale is the man the mayor thinks wants her job
Adrian Hale, whose name is being floated as a challenger to Mayor Lovely Warren in 2021, says he has no plans to run but that, “Maybe I should think about it.”
2020 Witness Palestine Film Festival explores Middle East conflict, goes virtual
This year’s Witness Palestine Film Festival is free and completely virtual, with four films centered around the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Protest chronicler Martin Hawk is under pressure . . . and fire
Martin Hawk’s new project, “Pressure Gradient,” documents the fight for racial justice in Rochester after the death of Daniel Prude.
Lawyers for officers who arrested Daniel Prude say they followed training
Their presentation at the Rochester Police Locust Club appeared to be foreshadowing a defense the attorneys might use in court.
Monroe County legislators joust over who draws district lines
The U.S. Census Bureau will likely not be able to provide the data required to redraw legislative district lines until the second quarter of next year.
WXXI live forum examines racial disparities in Rochester
Panelists will discuss the root causes of racial disparities in local policing and health care, and actions that should be taken to create systemic change.
CITY presents the ‘Best of Rochester’ amid a year of worsts
2020 has taught us to make the best of a bad situation. With that in mind, CITY brings you the results of its Best of Rochester readers’ poll.
In a year that may be the worst, we look at the best
Perhaps more than any other year in recent memory, 2020 seems like an odd and unsettling time to be celebrating what’s “best” in our community. While there is certainly much of which to be proud about the Greater Rochester area and the people who call it home, the death of Daniel Prude and the effects…
Ban on advertising, ticket sales at music venues ruled unconstitutional
A controversial state ban on advertising and selling tickets for live music at bars and restaurants in New York has been ruled unconstitutional.
Calendar preview: Riding It Out
This week’s events keep things moving — down the river and through the woods — with leaf-peeping, sign-making, axe-throwing, and more.
Business leaders warn of child care crisis
New York’s business leaders are among those warning that the state’s child care system is broken and on the verge of collapse.
Album review: ‘Majestics MMXX’
On their new album, The Majestics show their willingness to venture outside traditional reggae and roll with the punches thrown by COVID-19.
YMCA opens Center for Equity in downtown Rochester
The center currently offers free, drop-in academic support for up to 100 students taking online classes, as well as breakfast and lunch through a partnership with Foodlink.
Commentary: Mayor Lovely Warren has dug herself a hole
The toxic stew of pressures enveloping Mayor Lovely Warren’s administration are potent enough to potentially end her political career.
The late Robert Marx, and the faces in the mirror
The late Rochester artist Robert Ernst Marx was quiet and enigmatic, but he leaves behind a body of work that speaks volumes about humanity.
Best of Rochester 2020: Critics’ Picks
In addition to the results from your “Best of” ballots, we’ve got CITY’s own picks for local places and activities that are worth spotlighting. Kate Stathis provides an overview of pizzerias named after “Tony,” Renée Heininger writes about outdoor activities that are conducive in the COVID era, and Leah Stacy highlights the nature wine pop-up…
Cuomo acts to contain COVID-19 clusters
Governor Andrew Cuomo says he’s acting “aggressively” to control clusters of COVID-19 outbreaks in 20 zip codes in New York City and the lower Hudson Valley.
Protesters march to DA’s office, call for Doorley’s resignation
Roughly 50 protesters gathered outside City Hall Monday and reiterated calls for Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley to resign.
Warren replaces chief of staff with former county Democratic Party leader
Brittaney Wells, who until recently was chair of the Monroe County Democratic Party, is now Mayor Lovely Warren’s chief of staff.
Album review: ‘Samadhi’
Jacám Manricks aspires for the musically divine on his new album, “Samahdi,” for which he wrote all the songs and played eight instruments.
Police union questions new RPD chief’s independence from City Hall
Rochester police union president Michael Mazzeo questioned whether RPD Chief Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan would be a puppet of Mayor Lovely Warren.
