For many restaurant diners, dessert is an extra — something to indulge in only when you’re feeling particularly decadent. But for some chefs, dessert is a passion, a calling, an artform. The term “pastry chef” is slightly misleading. It calls to mind flaky phyllo or sticky breakfast sweets, but encompasses so much more. Pastry chefs […]
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UR says it won’t be rushed into rescue of East High
University of Rochester officials say they’re interested in helping East High School, but they won’t be rushed. UR President Joel Seligman has sent a letter of intent to State Education Commissioner John King, agreeing to submit a proposal for East if certain conditions can be agreed upon by King, UR, the Rochester City School District, […]
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Medley developer submits partial payment
Monroe County Industrial Development Agency officials will take the first steps to terminate the Medley Centre tax incentive agreement.
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East High’s suitor responds to questions
School Turnaround has responded to a lengthy list of questions from the Rochester school board regarding its proposal to take control of ailing East High School. But Turnaround’s answers leave many issues up in the air, such as concerns about staffing, student enrollment, discipline, and labor contracts. Turnaround, an affiliate of Rensselaerville Institute, is the […]
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Medley developer suing former lender
The owner of Medley Centre is suing Nomura Credit and Capital, the Japanese bank that withdrew its financing for the redevelopment project. (Read the complaint below.) Bersin Properties planned to make over the moribund mall for housing, retail, a hotel, and entertainment. Online records from the county clerk’s office show that Bersin filed the lawsuit […]
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Urban texture
Last autumn, Rochester witnessed the annual summer street art festival, Wall Therapy, bust out of its regular July programming with an off-season “Fall Therapy” mural-making series. After a dormant winter, Wall Therapy will present yet another break-out painting session this week. “Writes of Spring” will focus specifically on letterform graffiti, and will feature an international […]
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Morelle won’t seek re-election as Democratic chair
Joe Morelle will step down as chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee when his term expires in September. He announced his decision at a press conference this morning. “It’s really time to allow this organization to grow in a different way,” Morelle said. A new leader will be chosen after he steps down. Morelle became […]
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Legislation would ban toxic chemicals in children’s products
A bill introduced in the State Senate would eventually ban a list of toxic chemicals from use in children’s products, including toys, clothing, car seats, and furniture. The legislation has the votes to pass, going by the number of cosponsors alone, but it’s stuck in bureaucratic limbo. State Senators Ted O’Brien, a Democrat, and Joe […]
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Brooks issues ultimatum to Medley developer; defends COMIDA
Speeches given by County Executive Maggie Brooks are typically precise and business-like, so last night’s State of the County address, Brooks’ 10th, was a wild ride by comparison, featuring a selfie with a Berenstain Bear, a mouthy Belgian Malinois (a canine officer), and a splash of audience participation. Brooks’ tone was also a little sharper than […]
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New report shows stark divide between the city and the region
Key indicators show that it’s mixed bag in terms of quality of life in the nine-county region, according to a new report (included below) from ACT Rochester. But, as usual, things look much worse when you zero in on the City of Rochester. ACT Rochester compiles a yearly report card that measures what it says […]
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MEDIA: The last bastions
Now that Blockbuster has gone the way of the dodo, closing what remained of its stores at the start of this year, it seems the end is near for physical media. The fall of the former giant of home entertainment is just the latest reminder that the now omnipresent Kindles and Nooks, iTunes, Netflix, and […]
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[UPDATED] State ed: Time’s up for East High School
The State Education Department has sent a letter to Rochester schools superintendent Bolgen Vargas, saying that major changes are required at East High School.
