Roch-a-Cha Rant

Rhinos, Paetec Park Still Have Future, Now Will You Support Them?

2008-03-21T20:33:00Z

The importance of Utica businessman Rob Clark's rescue of our once-beloved Rhinos Football Club should not be underestimated. Had this community lost the Rhinos, we would have lost a part of soul. Okay, maybe I am guilty of overestimating this a bit Read More......(read more)

How to Salvage Renaissance Square (and Credibility)

2008-02-17T15:47:00Z

Criticism has been hurled at every aspect of the Renaissance Square project since Day One. Opposition to an underground bus station was loudly voiced, so the designers came up with a plan to move it to the surface. Many were concerned about the prospect Read More......(read more)

Welcome Downtown, ESL

2008-02-10T00:13:00Z

A big name in the local financial scene, ESL Federal Credit Union, revealed plans on Thursday to move their corporate headquarters to a new building in downtown Rochester. The new six-story 180,000 square foot building will house more than 300 ESL employees Read More......(read more)

Passport to Insult

2008-02-02T16:50:00Z

A new day has dawned on our northern border. For the first time in our peaceful history, Canadians and returning Americans now need a passport to enter the United States. Supposedly, this will bring increased security for all Americans. I guess Washington Read More......(read more)

Brown Square Park Festival Site: Why?

2007-12-29T14:52:00Z

This morning's paper contained an article on the City Department of Community Development's study of moving the "Downtown Festival Site" to Brown Square Park. I saw the Request for Proposals (RFP) for this project a while ago and it Read More......(read more)

Winter Returns, As Do Same Old Complaints

2007-12-17T23:16:00Z

If you're lucky enough to live in the beautiful Rochester area, or much of the upper midwest and northeast, you know quite well that winter weather has returned for the season. It's a great time of year: the holidays, football, ridiculous utility Read More......(read more)

Tomorrow "We" See How Stupid "We" Are

2007-11-06T01:38:00Z

Election Day 2008 is tomorrow. Despite having no real race for County Executive, this has turned out to be a very intriguing year for local politics. Monroe County Republicans have seemingly done everything they can to hand the County Legislature to the Read More......(read more)

Wegmans Boycott Comes to an End

2007-10-30T01:49:00Z

You read that title right. My self-imposed boycott of hometown favorite Wegmans has met its end. Not that I've actually patronized Wegmans since I lifted the ban, but I will no longer refuse to shop there. Is this a sign of a more mature Man About Read More......(read more)

An Easy Way to Keep Dumb Criminals Behind Bars

2007-10-19T01:12:00Z

If you've ever had the pleasure of taking a leisurely stroll around the lovely Monroe County Civic Center, you've probably had the joy of seeing litter strewn about in a sadly predictable fashion on many adjacent streets. Beyond the typical Wendy's Read More......(read more)

Say No to No Tolerance

2007-10-13T00:24:00Z

It's Day Four of the City's asset freeze caused by our lily-livered mayor's decision to kowtow to his police buddies (who are getting quite the handsome raise). Does anyone actually believe that the current police state imposed on this city Read More......(read more)

This Just In.... Local Residents Are Morons!

2007-10-08T23:55:00Z

First off, I apologize for being gone for so long. I've heard from many of you that I need to get back on my soapbox for the sake of this city. So, at least this one time, I'm back. Secondly, to those of you whom I offended with my last post, Read More......(read more)

Excuse My French, But...

2007-08-11T02:44:00Z

If you're one of those self-righteous white assholes who keep telling me that I am making a mistake if I do not raise my kids in the suburbs, *** YOU. I happen to be among the small minority of enlightened individuals who realize that you don't Read More......(read more)

Suburban Parking Woes: Improved Transit Service Can Help

2007-08-02T12:43:00Z

In just the past week, the Town of Pittsford has been in the news for two separate stories related to parking shortages. One is a seasonal issue, the Buffalo Bills Training Camp , which only lasts for a month between late July and late August. Two designated Read More......(read more)

John Lightfoot for County Executive!

2007-07-29T02:37:00Z

What? Too soon? Oh well, if they can't find anyone with the cojones to run for County Exec, let's hope that the Dems can find someone suitable to fill Lightfoot's soon-to-be-open seat on City Council. Not that his replacement would have large Read More......(read more)

Reader Feedback Wanted

2007-07-25T13:14:00Z

It's time for some personal interaction with you wacky people... So I added a poll feature yesterday evening and thus far, I have received only one response. The worst part is that the response wasn't even mine. Is it not working properly? The Read More......(read more)