Roch-a-Cha Rant

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

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:33:00 GMT

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)

How to Salvage Renaissance Square (and Credibility)

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:47:00 GMT

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)

Welcome Downtown, ESL

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:13:00 GMT

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)

Passport to Insult

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 16:50:00 GMT

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)

Brown Square Park Festival Site: Why?

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 14:52:00 GMT

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)

Winter Returns, As Do Same Old Complaints

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:16:00 GMT

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)

Tomorrow "We" See How Stupid "We" Are

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:38:00 GMT

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)

Wegmans Boycott Comes to an End

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:49:00 GMT

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)

An Easy Way to Keep Dumb Criminals Behind Bars

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 01:12:00 GMT

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)

Say No to No Tolerance

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 00:24:00 GMT

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)

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

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 23:55:00 GMT

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)

Excuse My French, But...

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Sat, 11 Aug 2007 02:44:00 GMT

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)

Suburban Parking Woes: Improved Transit Service Can Help

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:43:00 GMT

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)

John Lightfoot for County Executive!

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Sun, 29 Jul 2007 02:37:00 GMT

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)

Reader Feedback Wanted

Roch-a-Cha Rant — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 13:14:00 GMT

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)