Rochester considers next act for historic Chateau Theatre
With expectations for the Chateau falling short, city leaders head back to the drawing board to determine what to do next ...
Rochester Pride cancels visit by author of controversial children’s book over ‘safety concerns’
Instead, the nonprofit plans to host an event to give away copies of “The Rainbow Parade,” which was removed from an ...
Rochester man charged with online sex crimes involving at least 169 children
A Rochester man has been charged with felony sex crimes after an investigation by police found that he has coerced scores of child victims into sending him sexually explicit photos and videos. John ...
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Two restaurant workers detained as ICE descends on Rochester
ICE agents apprehended two workers at Nupa restaurant on Civic Center Drive in Rochester on Wednesday. (Sean Baker/The ...
Spirit Award ‘Anora’ Director Winner Sean Baker: “Indie Film Is Struggling More Than Ever”
Anora Best Director Spirit Award winner Sean Baker championed indie cinema in his acceptance speech, exclaiming that it’s ...
At Spirit Awards, Sean Baker Calls on ‘Unsustainable’ Indie Film System to Change
"There's a good chance you're making a film for free or making next to nothing on production or sale," the "Anora" filmmaker ...
Rochester wanted art, now must go with more walkability in central plaza
Despite widespread discontent with the state of the project, the Rochester City Council voted Monday to approve a patchwork ...
Rochester’s Pill Hill historic district wins OK from City Council
Rochester resident Alex Ball didn’t have to look far to make his case that redevelopment pressures have started to creep in on some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Ball, who spoke in favor ...
Sean Baker Reflects on Current State of Indie Films at Spirit Awards: "The System Has to Change, Because This Is Simply Unsustainable"
Baker won the best director award for his film 'Anora' on Saturday, and took the opportunity to advocate for keeping the ...