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Who Should Control Rochester's Schools?new

Mayor Bob Duffy cites many reasons for wanting control over the city's schools, including decades of low graduation rates and a law that requires the city to dole out $119 million annually with no say in how that money is spent. School Board members tend to bristle at any attempted involvement by the city.
City Newspaper  |  Christine Carrie Fien and Tim Louis Macaluso  |  01-19-2010  |  Education

Jury Virgins Sit and Waitnew

Some of those waiting in the jury room swapped tips for flunking the voir dire, but others were eager to serve.
City Newspaper  |  Jennifer Loviglio  |  06-29-2005  |  Commentary

Supersizing the American Homenew

The gains in energy efficiency that homebuilders have achieved are being offset by the increased size of homes and the explosive growth of amenities.
City Newspaper  |  Krestia DeGeorge  |  04-13-2005  |  Environment

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