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Taking part in the political process is a right in this country, not an obligation.

When it comes to describing the local economy, you could say data don’t tell the whole story about how the Rochester region is faring.

Dozens of organizations and thousands of area residents are committed to the long battle against poverty here.

Fiduciary responsibility does exist in business. It is a legal obligation to act in the best interest of others.

New York's taxes create a climate that is among the least inviting to businesses anywhere in the country.

The stain of public corruption now has spread to the executive chamber and beyond.

Even skeptics should have a much clearer idea of the potential of filling in a portion of the Inner Loop.

Laws requiring regulatory oversight are on the books for good reason, and they should be vigorously enforced.

Kodak is still here. And quietly, its leaders and employees are working to build a future for the company.

A positive sign for the entire upstate region: Its annual wage gain of 3.3 percent last year outpaced both the downstate and national averages.

Over a five-year period, the number of foreign-born Rochesterians jumped nearly 20 percent.

Rochester continues to have key assets in advanced industries and soon could gain more with the photonics hub.

Should Rochester be more open to diversity?

Remember the federal debt and deficits? You don’t hear much about either one these days, but they haven’t gone away.

Do public firms deserve all the attention they get? Yes, they do.