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Opinion

Rochester and its garment workers: Then and now | Guest Opinion
Jun 5, 2026

The fascinating connections between cigarette addiction and educational attainment

Commentary: When it comes to cigarettes, public policy analysts would like to know the answers to two fundamental questions.

Remembering William Chapin and his contribution to pro golf in Rochester | Guest Opinion
May 29, 2026

Why the way you spend your time matters more than how smart you are | Guest Opinion

Commentary: What separates truly effective people is the disciplined management of time and the ruthless prioritization of what matters most.

Rochester is squarely in the path of the US-China tech war | Guest Opinion
May 22, 2026

Rochester is squarely in the path of the US-China tech war | Guest Opinion

Commentary: Having watched this city reinvent itself after Kodak's collapse, I never doubted Rochester's resilience.

Why does it cost so much to check baggage on airlines? | Guest Opinion
May 8, 2026

What is the status of the American Dream today? | Guest Opinion

Commentary: Many have claimed that, in contemporary times, the American Dream faces serious headwinds. To what extent is this claim valid?

RACF’s Banister named keynote speaker for Nazareth’s MLK Jr. Commemoration  
May 6, 2026

The CLCPA was a commitment — now it requires follow-through

Commentary: In 2019, New York made a clear and ambitious commitment through the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

Remembering William Chapin and his contribution to pro golf in Rochester | Guest Opinion
May 1, 2026

Doubt and fear: The invisible prisons of ambition | Guest Opinion

Commentary: The true enemies of ambition are quieter, more patient and far more effective at keeping us small. They are doubt and fear — and unlike failure, they do their worst work before you ever begin.

Returning to work: Three ways employers can support their staff after cancer
Apr 24, 2026

Returning to work: Three ways employers can support their staff after cancer

Commentary: When an individual re-enters the workforce, it is essential that employers engage with their staff to provide support and resources as needed.

Gov. Kathy Hochul (Photo by Darren McGee/ Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul)
Apr 17, 2026

Governor’s ‘Let Them Build Agenda’ deserves support | Guest Opinion

Commentary: Governor Kathy Hochul’s “Let Them Build Agenda” will encourage and spur much-needed commercial development across New York State.

From classrooms to startups: Rochester hosts New York’s next generation of innovators | Opinion
Apr 16, 2026

From classrooms to startups: Rochester hosts New York’s next generation of innovators | Opinion

Every year the Capital Foundation of New York, powered by Upstate Capital Association of New York, brings together student entrepreneurs from across the state for the New York Business Plan Competition.

The linear model of expertise is over | Guest Opinion
Apr 10, 2026

The linear model of expertise is over | Guest Opinion

Most companies still use a model of expertise designed for a slower century. Leaders describe the problem, hand it to specialists, and wait for the answer. And wait.

The benefits of high-speed rail | Guest Opinion
Apr 3, 2026

Women’s professional hockey a possibility for Roc | Guest Opinion

Commentary: When it comes to hosting an entire professional women’s hockey team and franchise, do not count Rochester out.

Remembering William Chapin and his contribution to pro golf in Rochester | Guest Opinion
Mar 27, 2026

Training the subconscious mind boosts personal effectiveness | Guest Opinion

Commentary: Training the subconscious mind shapes habits, confidence and decision-making. Techniques like repetition and emotional reinforcement improve personal effectiveness.