News & Opinion
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- News
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Council approves referendum on state takeover of RCSD
In a 5-3 vote, with one abstention, last night City Council approved a no-binding referendum on a temporary state take-over of the Rochester school district and removal of the school board.
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- News
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New York passes ambitious climate plan
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the Democratic-led state Legislature have agreed on the most ambitious goals in the nation for reducing carbon emissions in the next few decades.
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- News
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Rochester hospitals face shortage of prescription drugs
Prescription drug shortages have been a fact of life for pharmacy workers across the country for more than a decade, and they're a fact of life for Rochester hospitals. Now, trade disputes threaten to further interrupt the supply.
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- News
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Primary night results
The unofficial results are in: there were a few upsets, some seasoned incumbents also pulled through, and for one City Council seat and one city school board seat, the results are too close to call.
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- Urban Journal
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There's no one 'fix' for the RCSD's problems
Some of the district’s problems may be too hard to solve without some dramatic reforms and initiatives. We need to talk about that.
Arts & Entertainment
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- Art
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Review: "The 66th Rochester-Finger Lakes Exhibition"
This year's iteration of the biennial Rochester-Finger Lake Exhibition has a strong emphasis on experimental drawings and many from that group were among Rebecca's favorite works in the show. She discusses her top 20 picks from the group of 62 featured artists.
Music
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- Music Features
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Wilder Maker: indie rock for adults
When your life is literally filled with nonstop music, there’s little time to catch your breath. Case in point, Wilder Maker is currently on a 10-concert tour through the Midwest and the Rust Belt, in support of its new digital single “Love So Well” and the B-side “Rose Room.” The band will play in Rochester — a frequent tour stop for frontman Gabriel Birnbaum and company — on Friday, June 21 at The Daily Refresher.
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- Music Features
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What to expect at the 2019 CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival
In its 18th year, tectonic shifts continue to shape the Rochester International Jazz Festival landscape. The newest and most significant development at the festival is music throughout all nine nights on the famous gravel lot known as Parcel 5.
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- Music Blog
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Jazz Fest 2019: Meet CITY's jazz bloggers
Get to know Frank, Ron, and Jeff
Culture
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- Dining Reviews
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Chick'N Out Thursdays at Blossom Road Pub
Popular pop-up
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Rochester Fringe announces 2019 lineup
The 8th annual Rochester Fringe Festival takes place Tuesday, September 10, through Saturday, September 21, at venues in and around downtown Rochester.
Movies
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- Movie Reviews
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Film review: 'Late Night'
Tackling issues of sexism, race, and gender politics in the television industry, “Late Night” couldn’t be timelier, and though it could have used a sharper bite, the filmmakers deserves credit for weaving those serious, hot-button issues into such a breezy, enjoyable comedy.
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- Movie Reviews
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Film review: 'Men in Black: International'
Reuniting "Thor: Ragnarok" co-stars Tessa Thompson and Chris Hemsworth should have been a home run, but "Men in Black: International" whiffs it by refusing to take any chances whatsoever. Gone is the imagination and wit that made the original such a success; in its place is a lifeless and unforgivably generic piece of studio content.
Special Sections
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- Rochester International Jazz Festival
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Festival Information
Everything you need to know about tickets, venues, parking, and how to connect with us to make the most of your Jazz Festival experience.
