Pop culture has conditioned us to expect miracles from technology: from the cyberpunk-driven PC that brings down the Defense Department's mainframe to the mild-mannered Mac that is one upgrade short of sentience. The reality is that technology...
Police oversight report expected in May or June
The committee reviewing Rochester's police oversight system has broken up into smaller groups in order to evaluate the process from several different points of view. The governance, police, and community groups will identify strengths and...
POLITICS: Public can comment on disparate districts
If the proposed redistricting plans are approved, residents of Rochester's 19th Ward will share a senator with residents in suburban Buffalo. The Senate plan hacks the neighborhood out of Republican Joe Robach's existing 56th District - a mix...
DEVELOPMENT: Congel makes on-time tax payment
Medley Centre is paid up, as far as the town, county, and East Irondequoit School District are concerned. Developer Scott Congel met a February 1 deadline for a $355,901 payment to the Monroe County Industrial Development Agency, the town,...
EDUCATION: [UPDATED] Alternative city school proposed
The Rochester school district and the Rochester Teachers Association have proposed opening an alternate high school. They're calling the new school "All City High School," and are planning to open it in July.
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching. And guys, take note: there is more to do with your...
Bug Jar's Annual Valentine's Day Massacre returns this Saturday with an impressive line-up of...
Snow or shine, the 28th Annual Lakeside Winter Celebration will take place on Sunday, February...
When it comes to soul-jazz, tenor saxophonist Houston Person has few rivals. He's been at the...
No, that isn't thunder you're hearing. It's renowned step-dance troupe Step Afrika!, which will...
Recent Comments
Chris Schifner said:
The camera's have reduced crime in come areas that were "sketchy" but not necessarily terrible. The corner of South Ave & Alexander for instance....
in PUBLIC SAFETY: ShotSpotter: tin ears on the street?
KFay said:
If I'm understanding this article correctly, it would take 100 staff at one site and 240 staff at the other to create this "family of five"...
in EDUCATION: [UPDATED] Alternative city school proposed
Abbie Deacon said:
I also agree that this is a great idea. I noticed that the article mentioned necessary support provided by businesses and local colleges. Is this...
in EDUCATION: [UPDATED] Alternative city school proposed
Kwai San said:
ShotSpotter is as effective as the cameras. I have personally spoken to several officers and they freely admit those cameras and mics are easily...
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Monica MIddeker said:
I love this house and am so glad it is receiving a respectfull facelift. I went to high school with a girl who lived in the house in the early...
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