“We the People.” That’s the big kickoff, right? The Constitution starts out sounding all grand and democratic, but honestly, for a lot of working people, especially anyone just starting out in the ...

This July 4 th, we celebrate our nation’s 250 th birthday. So, I have been thinking about patriotism. Everyone I meet tells me they are patriots, and I have no reason to doubt them. Patriotism seems ...

The exact impact of President Donald Trump’s budget reconciliation bill remains uncertain pending a final vote on Capitol Hill, which could come as early as today. But this much is clear: The One Big ...

Restorations will include a new pre-show concessions and gathering area, as well as work on detailed drywall and ceiling, flooring, new paint, and additional cosmetic upgrades. A new rear drop-off ...

Citizen Action of New York, a grassroots political organization, has launched an Economic Justice Committee in Rochester focused on addressing systemic poverty and economic inequality. An economic ...

With the sun high in the sky and the music in full swing, Day 9 marked the last—and the busiest—day at the Rochester International Jazz Festival. Recovering from the previous day’s fatigue and back ...

“What we are doing now, thanks to (Nabis’) help, is creating a legal market so that New York consumers can feel safe in purchasing cannabis and can enjoy it as long as they are legally of age,” Cooney ...

The list also includes metro areas outside the rust belt such as Chattanooga, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, and Savannah. The rusting experience led many mid-sized cities like Rochester to naturally ...

In 2024, 100,034 refugees were admitted into the country, a remarkable bounceback and the highest level since 1994. Under the Biden administration, there was a large-scale investment into the hundreds ...

Rates of robberies and aggravated assaults, which also fall into the violent crime category, similarly were down in comparison to recent years. Though robbery incidents appear to be following a ...

Finding beds for patients who need skilled nursing care has long been a problem for Rochester hospitals. Since COVID, that problem has reached crisis proportions. Known in hospital jargon as ALC ...

Federal spending and revenue: The CBO’s “ Monthly Budget Review ” allows you to track federal revenue, expenditure and deficit totals, as well as line items, throughout the year. If you’re interested, ...