The Rochester Beacon explores the complex challenges facing Rochester, New York, through narrative journalism, analysis and opinion grounded in facts.

Backlash prompted Rochester councilmembers to rescind the big raise they approved in December, but those who supported the increase say it’s still needed given the work required by their elected ...

“Jingle Bells” is one of the most performed and well-known secular holiday songs ever written, not only in the United States, but around the world. It’s the first song to have been broadcast from ...