The future of Monroe Community College’s downtown campus might become clearer next month, or not. A year ago, the college’s Board of Trustees voted to move MCC out of the Sibley building in downtown Rochester. Board members recommended purchasing and renovating buildings in Kodak’s State Street complex, transforming that property into the new Damon City […]
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Pittsford apartments OK’d
A proposed apartment complex in the Village of Pittsford is a step closer to construction. On Monday, the Village Board voted 3 to 2 to approve the site plan and necessary permits for an upscale apartment complex at 75 Monroe Avenue, the former Monoco Oil site. | Mayor Bob Corby and Trustee Paula Sherwood voted […]
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Medley, RBTL have theater agreement
Meanwhile, the East Irondequoit school district is pursuing the Medley developer for failing to meet goals.
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League focuses on Lake Ontario
The Rochester League of Women Voters has decided that its advocacy work will include protecting Lake Ontario and addressing issues affecting the lake. During a meeting last week, the group adopted a position drafted by the Lake Michigan League of Women Voters, an interstate organization of league chapters around Lake Michigan. The position spells out […]
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Rob after addiction
With his stocky build and all-around good looks, Rob (last name withheld) could be the college kid next door. It’s easy to picture him passing a football, cramming for an exam in the library, or delivering pizza for some extra money. And those might have been snippets from Rob’s life if it hadn’t been interrupted […]
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Vargas proposes $625 million second phase of schools upgrades
Superintendent Bolgen Vargas has recommended closing five schools: 16, 22, 25, 36, and 37.
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Slaughter re-opens 10-point lead over Brooks
With five days remaining before the election, incumbent Democrat Louise Slaughter has regained her 10 point lead over her Republican challenger, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks, in the race for the 25th Congressional District, according to a new Siena poll out this morning. Brooks had narrowed the gap to about five points early last month. […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Thursday, November 1
DANCE: The UR Program of Dance and Movement will host a free workshop at Spurrier Dance Studio (Wilson Blvd., behind Susan B. Anthony dorm on University of Rochester River Campus) titled, “Journey through the Labyrinth,” tonight at 6:30 p.m. Get more info by calling 273-5150.
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ENDORSEMENT: For a just future: Barack Obama
In a very real sense, this year’s presidential election campaign has taken place in an artificial setting, the state of the nation viewed through tinted glasses, significant problems and challenges glossed over or ignored. It’s as if voters and candidates caught those problems, briefly, in their peripheral vision and then blinked, turned, and the problems […]
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Daily Choices: What to do on Tuesday, October 30
MUSIC: The Bruce Springsteen concert originally at the Blue Cross Arena has been moved to tomorrow due to Sandy. But it’s just one more day to wait for the Boss. SPECIAL EVENT: Attend a short talk on Spiritualism, followed by a Séance at Psychic’s Thyme (439 Monroe Ave.) tonight, 7-9 p.m., hosted by Sisters of […]
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Halloween Guide 2012
Updated 10/24/12 to correct the address for Writers & Books. Wednesday, October 24 [Theater] “Evil Dead: The Musical.” Zombies! Blood! Bad jokes! A musical adapted from cult classics “Evil Dead 1,” “Evil Dead 2,” and “Army of Darkness.” 7 p.m. $7 students, $10 general. Continues through Saturday, October 27. Ingle Auditorium, RIT campus, 1 Lomb […]
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ELECTIONS 2012: The case against Brooks for Congress
Congressional candidate Maggie Brooks almost never refers to the “people” of Monroe County; they are “taxpayers,” even when the context seems to demand another noun. The subtle bit of messaging aligns with Brooks’ signature and much-touted accomplishment as county executive: freezing the property tax rate.
