2013 Predictions

2013 Predictions

Mayor Tom Richards will run for his first full term.

Richards would like to run, but may have to bow out because of family concerns. If he does not run, expect a free-for-all.

2013 Predictions

Medley Centre will finally move forward.

(Repeat from 2012) Developer Scott Congel is working hard on deal & is under great pressure from town & school district to get going.

2013 Predictions

Midtown: Pieces fall into place

Windstream moving to new digs over summer. Tower deal done. Developers will want in on remaining parcels.

2013 Predictions

MCC's Kodak plan will be killed.

Sibley's revitalization, Democrats' objections, cost concerns, and makeup of MCC board spells end.

2013 Predictions

RCSD graduation rate will fall.

As students have to pass more Regents tests to get diploma, superintendent warning it could drop. August 2011 4-year-rate was 49%.

2013 Predictions

Someone will file a lawsuit against red light cameras.

(Repeat from 2012) It's bound to happen. People are angry. Lawsuits have been filed in other cities.

2013 Predictions

Filling in Inner Loop to get federal funding.

City needs $20 million to get rid of “noose.” Schumer's a huge backer of project.

2013 Predictions

Wegmans' family members will continue to open liquor stores next to supermarkets.

After losing wine-in-grocery-store fight, Wegmans will try to get state to allow chains.

2013 Preditions

Costco coming to Rochester & Syracuse.

There have been rumors the chain is coming Upstate into new developments. PriceRite and Trader Joe's came. Why Not Costco?

2013 Predictions

Garden Aerial will takes off.

The project would turn the High Falls pedestrian bridge into a “floating garden” and build another bridge close to falls.