Some Rochesterians see the port area, particularly the terminal, as little more than a monument to the failed ferry. To others it's Abbott's, a walk on the pier, and maybe a ride on the historic carousel - a quiet and scenic respite. City...
Rochester's teacher evaluation plan okayed
Rochester's plan for evaluating teachers has been approved by the state's Interim education commissioner, John King. The district will now receive about $3.5 million in federal funds that King was withholding, Vargas said at a press conference...
HEALTH CARE: LGBT health-coverage needs recognized
Even if you're a healthy lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender person, finding affordable health insurance can be frustrating. The Obama administration has tried to make it easier, however, for the LGBT community to find coverage through the...
EDUCATION: Screening superintendents
The search for a permanent superintendent for city schools is moving from a discussion and input phase to reviewing applications. The search committee has held several public input meetings with parents, teachers, business leaders, clergy,...
Brooks announces her pick for airport director
Brockport is losing a village manager, but the county is gaining an airport director. During a press conference this morning, County Executive Maggie Brooks announced her choice for the new director of the county airport: Michael Giardino. His...
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Mike Doughty has never been one to take his craft too seriously. Whether as lead singer of...
Recent Comments
Seth Green said:
Citizen Kane...how can you justify this statement, given the stellar demand for loft-style and townhouse development in downtown Rochester? The...
in DEVELOPMENT: City official: Port won’t be a playground for the rich
CitizenCandyKane said:
"Port won’t be a playground for the rich" Or for anyone else for that matter. If this dry land version of Bill Johnson's ferry fiasco is...
in DEVELOPMENT: City official: Port won’t be a playground for the rich
EmJayEn said:
I just hope that as his first act the new director will do something about the absurd name, "Rochester INTERNATIONAL Airport". The fact that the...
in Brooks announces her pick for airport director
max fenster said:
I wonder from time to time whether everyone has lost their common sense.
in THEATER: [UPDATED] Theater group in license flap
clint said:
Before City weighs in, let me guess what they will write. "What was the process? Were all the stake holders consulted? Is this cronyism?" ...
in Brooks announces her pick for airport director