In the Rochester Beacon’s annual year-end reader survey, a majority sees potential for a positive impact on our lives but nonetheless is generally pessimistic. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/24/w...

Rochester City School District commissioner James Patterson apparently will not drop his effort to have fellow board member Isaiah Santiago removed from the school board. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/23/p...

Brewers are bruised and grinding through adversity, but still managing to pour some genuinely exceptional pints. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/22/t...

Fairport native Claudia Hoyser will release vinyl of her new album, “Before the Dawn,” with a free acoustic show at Record Archive. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/19/t...

The Caring Music Group, founded 15 years ago by Tony Falzano, is a musical troupe that supports small nonprofits in the Rochester area. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/19/s...

The report released Thursday states that one in every 14 jobs in Rochester is tied to the University of Rochester, and UR has a total statewide impact of $13 billion. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/18/n...

Trump administration actions have cast doubt on federal funding for medical science, which accounted for more than half of the $522 million in research expenditures at the University of Rochester in the last fiscal year. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/18/m...

Data show that Rochester police are falling short of the department’s goals for body-worn camera activation during traffic stops. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/17/n...

Bloomfield-based startup Finger Foods Farm, whose products and their ingredients come from across the Finger Lakes region, recently won the Audience Choice Award at Grow-NY 2025. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/15/m...

Erica Baum reimagines and repurposes everyday printed materials to create poetic and imaginative works of art, which are now on exhibit at the George Eastman Museum. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/12/t...

Isaiah Santiago’s statement regarding his argument with fellow Rochester school board member James Patterson comes before a scheduled hearing on Patterson’s request to remove Santiago from the board. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/11/w...

Rochester’s Police Accountability Board was in appellate court this week seeking to reclaim the authority to subpoena and investigate officers. Amid the uncertainty, the board continues to release oversight investigations and policy recommendations. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/11/n...

Theresa Mazzullo, who has led the venture capital firm for two decades, will be succeeded by Chief Operating Officer Rami Katz. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/09/m...

In his ruling, Wayne County Judge Richard Healy rejected Wafler Farms’ challenges to the contract awarded earlier this year by the state’s Public Employment Relations Board. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/09/j... Written by @narmnathan.bsky.social

Some three years after recreational cannabis sales were legalized in New York, retailers and producers are seeing robust growth while navigating a number of challenges. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/04/t...

The county Department of Environmental Services last month held its first public meeting in its effort to identify and address vulnerabilities due to climate change. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/03/m...

The Dec. 8 presentation of the film, which focuses on U.S. immigration policies, will be followed by a panel discussion. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/03/s...

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The cafe, which will open to the general public next month, helps individuals with developmental disabilities transition into the workforce. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/02/e...

As the social justice organization ends its operations, an upcoming exhibit will highlight its legacy. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/12/01/h...

Delayed rules, limited electric capacity, and wavering priorities have put New York’s Climate Act at a critical juncture. Without clearer direction, the state risks losing ground on both economic development and climate progress. @narmnathan.bsky.social rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/26/a...

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Delayed rules, limited electric capacity, and wavering priorities have put New York’s Climate Act at a critical juncture. Without clearer direction, the state risks losing ground on both economic development and climate progress. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/26/a...

Performing Arts in Rochester, a newly launched nonprofit, hopes to help artists connect with sponsors and patrons, easing financial barriers in the arts. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/21/o...

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Monroe County’s suburbs elected more Democrats than ever in November. Is this an indication of a lasting enrollment shift or a cluster of fluke victories? Contributing writer Jacob Schermerhorn breaks down this shift in the story below: rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/20/t...

United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes has awarded more than $1 million in grants to twenty-six nonprofits for technology upgrades, leadership development, and other capacity-building needs. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/19/u...

For Teresa and Nigel Ramoutar, a remodeling project became the foundation for Hammer and Nail Studios, a company that designs and produces premium home furnishings. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/18/h...

Monroe County tested more children for lead poisoning in 2024 than ever before, conducting 15,570 screenings and confirming 299 cases, according to the Department of Public Health. Officials stress the need for continued testing and prevention. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/19/e...

The 14th annual Witness Palestine Film Festival aims to reach an even broader audience this year, building on last year’s momentum. The cinematic experience features an expanded lineup and new venues this week. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/14/w...

President Trump signed legislation Wednesday that ended what is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. A looming crisis over SNAP has been met with resilience from community providers here in Monroe County. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/13/f...

While the deal will bring Bitcoin mining company Greenidge Generation in line with the Climate Leadership and Community Act, critics argue it contradicts New York’s broader commitment to reducing fossil fuel use and protecting the Finger Lakes. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/11/d...

Rochester employers are paying close attention to a change in the skilled worker H-1B visa program, which requires a $100,000 fee for applicants recruited overseas. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/06/t...

The six students who took part in the strike over UR’s stance on Gaza say the administration did not respond, while a UR spokesperson says the university took steps to address their mental and physical well-being. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/04/h...

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Rochester Regional Health to expand access to genetic screening rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/03/r...

The Social Security Trust Fund is projected to run out of money in less than a decade. Liberal Rick Dollinger and conservative Geoff Rosenberger look at the math—and politics—involved in making the national retirement program solvent. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/03/t...

A gift from Abby and Doug Bennett brings the Memorial Art Gallery halfway toward its goal of implementing free admission for all. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/11/01/m...

Is a Joseph Avenue arts center finally in sight? rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/30/i...

Through exhibits featuring his art, the family of Michael Bowllan is honoring his memory and creativity. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/31/k...

NewsMatch 2025, part of the nation’s largest annual fundraising effort in support of nonprofit news organizations, runs Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Every dollar supports a story in the Beacon. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/30/b...

Incumbent Tonia Ettinger faces judicial law clerk Mallorie Rulison in next week’s Monroe County Family Court election, while four candidates are vying for two open seats in the 7th Judicial District. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/29/c...

DeWolf Brewing, following a four-year journey, nears opening in Victor rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/28/d...

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $30 million in assistance as the federal government shutdown puts SNAP benefits in peril. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/27/n...

Our tax dollars, our political representatives, and our local companies are directly funding and profiting from the supply of weapons and military technology being used in Israel’s bombardment of Gaza, writes Brennon Thompson in a guest opinion piece. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/27/t...

Organizers of the local No Kings protests see Saturday’s turnout as a sign of growing civic engagement in opposition to Trump administration policies. But will this momentum produce change in public opinion or voter behavior? rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/23/a...

Golisano Institute expands to Buffalo rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/22/e...

A motion about the RCSD board’s monthly newsletter spiraled into a heated debate about payroll issues. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/22/r...

Our city is following Trump’s playbook on homelessness: Being unhoused with substance-use disorder is treated as a criminal act instead of the public health issue it is, writes Mickey DiPerna in an opinion article for the Beacon. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/21/w...

Launched on Oct. 18, 2018, the Rochester Beacon continues to grow, with total website pageviews nearing 3 million. rochesterbeacon.com/2025/10/20/t...