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Arthur Shawcross

Arthur John Shawcross, also known as the Genesee River Killer, is responsible for a brutal wave of slayings discovered between 1988 and 1990 in our downtown area. He preyed primarily upon prostitutes from Lyell Ave, raping and mutilating his victims before and after dumping their bodies in out of the way locations throughout the city. He had a penchant for securing their bodies by way of a bungee cord to the passenger seat of his mistress's car and driving them about town before permanently ridding himself of their presence1. He is currently serving time at Sullivan Correctional Facility for ten counts of murder in the second degree, each carrying a sentence of 25 years to life. 250 years will have passed before he is eligible for a parole hearing. The greatest tragedy of this story is how easily so many of the lives lost to Shawcross could have been saved. Criminal activity in his youth escalated from burglary and arson, eventually to convictions of manslaughter and pedophilia2. Displaying model prisoner behavior, he was paroled early and the police attempted to relocate him to Binghamton. However, following a public backlash against having a convicted child rapist and murderer settled in their community3, the police modified access to his records so even other departments would have difficulty obtaining information on the whereabouts of Shawcross. He was silently moved to Rochester. When the killings in Rochester began, police checked their records for known predators and found none. Sensationalist publications, web sites, and media productions attribute many details to Shawcross and his slayings that are inconsistent with known facts. Arthur Shawcross is a pathological liar who desperately tried to cultivate an appearance of insanity in order to spare himself. He led psychologists involved in his trial in any direction he believed might reinforce the idea he was insane and not responsible for his actions. From what Shawcross revealed during these sessions stem most of the sensationalist rumors surrounding the case. There is no evidence of him cannibalizing any of his victims. There is no support for his wild stories of heroic actions and tragedy in Vietnam. There is no evidence of psychological trauma stemming from abuse as a child. However, it does appear likely that Shawcross was affected by Organic Brain Disorders that may have impaired his judgment. Shawcross' legacy in Rochester includes rumors about where he stayed while he lived here: two possibilities are the Hotel Cadillac and Normandie Brownstone. According to the Democrat and Chronicle, Arthur Shawcross died 11/10 at the Albany Medical Center. No cause was given. The Genesee River Strangler by Katherine Ramsland Profile @ CrimeLibrary.com Arthur Shawcross Earthworm Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Arthur Shawcross 1The sites he used to dump the bodies are noteworthy for having also been common rendezvous locations for meetings with his mistress. That he was careful to obscure view of his victim's bodies from above suggested to profilers that they were dealing with someone with a military background. He was finally apprehended after being spotted masturbating near a body at Salmon Creek. He claimed he was urinating into a Pepsi bottle.2He viciously murdered both a young boy and girl in Watertown, New York. He admitted to having raped the young girl prior to her murder. The boy's body was decayed to such an extent that evidence of sexual trauma was impossible for prosecutors to gather and confront Shawcross with.3Go figure.

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Ford St and South Plymouth Ave Traffic Roundabout

The Ford St and South Plymouth Ave Traffic Roundabout is considered a "Modern Roundabout". It is located at the intersection of Ford Street and South Plymouth Avenue right when you exit the Ford Street Bridge. See the Wikipedia article for extensive information and background, including the differences between a roundabout and a traffic circle. Before even considering entering the roundabout, first and foremost, learn how to drive. Roundabout Instructions1 Step 1: Slow down when approaching the roundabout, dipstick2. Speeds of about 15 to 20 mph are recommended.3 Step 2: Yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk ahead of you. Step 3: Yield to cars on your left before you enter the roundabout. Enter the roundabout once there is an adequate gap in the traffic.4 Simply make a right turn. 5 Step 4: Once in the roundabout do not stop. Continue until you get to your exit.6 Remember to use your signals.7 Step 5: Yield again to pedestrians in the crosswalk as you exit the roundabout.8 Heather's Poem: 'To the Drivers On The Roundabout' Notes and References Street View on Google - shows the actual roundabout, whereas the satellite view shows the previous intersection with a light (and a large truck waiting for it. What is a Roundabout - (See Page 7) on StreetActionItems.pdf Massachusetts has long been populated with thousands of "Rotary" interchanges and ensuing problems with out-of-state motorists who are not familiar with Rotary Rules or Etiquette. The Roads of Massachusetts website reminds drivers: "In practice, older cars in worse condition than yours, and other drivers who fail to make eye contact, always have the right of way in a rotary." 1From the city of Rochester Department of Environmental Services pamphlet, with additional comments and suggestions added in italics and footnotes by wiki users.2dipstick is a mild perjorative for a foolish or contemptible person3If you fail to do so, expect drivers in the circle to stop. This is also the case if you come to a stop with your car extending out into the roundabout beyond the dotted lines, or if you begin to roll out into the circle before traffic has passed.4Driving a truck, working a delivery job, or being intoxicated does not exclude you from need to follow this step.5Extend thumb and index finger of both hands with palms facing outward. The one that makes an "L" isn't the direction you want to go. Pull over and ask for assistance with this, if required, before approaching the traffic circle6Really though, even the best of us occasionally drive around the circle a few times before exiting, if only for novelty value.7If you don't, watch for the hand signals of others through your rearview window8However, if you've made it this far without screwing up—you're entitled to clip someone gently

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Acceptable Use Policy

** DRAFT ** - This is a proposal which is open for discussion. RocWiki Acceptable Use Policy Introduction RocWiki is a community edited site about Rochester, NY. While we don't allow anonymous editing, we do allow anyone to sign up, and once they have an ID, they can add content to their hearts desire. RocWiki is written and maintained collaboratively by volunteers. Who this policy applies to This Acceptable Use Policy applies to everyone who uses the RocWiki website. Your use of this site by posting on it constitutes your acceptance of RocWiki's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP). Ground Rules Be civil No personal attacks, explicit or otherwise. Conversely, operate on the assumption that you yourself are not under attack. Let sleeping dogs lie It's tempting to revisit controversial decisions you disagree with, but it's rarely productive to do so, since it almost always results in the same heated, lengthy, and time/energy draining discussions leading to the same conclusion that was reached in the last round. Therefore, for issues already raised, discussed, and decided upon, reopen the discussion only if you have significant new information that would reasonably prompt reconsideration of the original decision. Respect personal information You may not collect email addresses, screen names, or other identifiers or personal information without the consent of the person identified (including, without limitation, phishing, Internet scamming, password thieving, spidering, and harvesting). You may not collect or use information without the consent of the owner of the information. Do not impersonate any person or entity, forge or manipulate identifiers in order to disguise the origin of any posting. Content Guidelines Personal Information Do not distribute or post the private or personal user information of another member of the forum without their express permission. This includes names, addresses, phone numbers, and other relevant information. Be honest Do not post material that is knowingly false, misleading, or inaccurate. Vandalism constitutes a serious offense. Be relevant Do not publish content, including comments, that are unrelated to the page topic. When posting second-hand information, indicate it as such. When posting about your experience at an establishment with multiple locations, indicate the exact location. Offensive content Do not publish content that engages in personal attacks, or is excessively violent, incites others to violence, threatens to do violence to another person(s), or contains content which is disreputable or contains harassing, or hateful language. Editing Users should never edit or remove comments from other users, with the exception of adding links to improve the interconnectedness of the site. Violations All members of the community may take action to report users and posts that violate this AUP. Violations can be reported to Administrators through email, post, or via the forum's built-in "Report" function (for forum violations). Violations of the AUP may result in removal from the forums. In the case of minor violations, we encourage a quiet request on the offending user's page prior to invoking administrative procedures. 1st offense: Written warning to offending poster's email address 2nd offense: Written warning posted to offending poster's page 3rd offense: permanent ban. RocWiki is a community forum, open to all. It cannot accept responsibility for the opinions of its members, or for their errors or omissions, or for any consequences arising from the use of information contained herein. Dated: December 9, 2007 Your input is needed on the Talk page.

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Millennium Printing & Graphics

Millennium Printing & Graphics is a printing company specializing in full color brochures and other print marketing, as well as all forms of sign printing, sign installation, and vehicle graphics from magnetic truck signs to full vehicle or trailer wraps. Services include: Brochure Printing Rochester Flyers Printing Business Card Printing Postcards Printing Envelopes & Letterhead Printing Carbonless Business Form Printing Folder Printing Stickers & Labels Printing Door Hangers Printing Booklet Printing Posters Printing Notepads Printing Menu Printing Magnet Printing Yard Signs Banners Magnetic Car Signs Vinyl Lettering & Graphics Trade Show Signage

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Hyatt's

Founded in 1959 by a graphic artist (Charles Hyatt), Hyatt's initially served the graphic arts and printing industry. Nowadays they continue to do so, but also offer a nice selection of supplies for all the fine arteests around town. They are located in Buffalo and Clarence, NY (and a few in PA). Hyatt's is a family-owned business that caters to "artists, architects, signmakers and designers of many disciplines." They had a Rochester-area location in Henrietta near Office Depot. This closed May 18, 2014.

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Greek Life

A number of fraternities and sororities have chapters at the colleges and universities in Rochester. Fraternities Alpha Delta Phi Alpha Epsilon Pi Chi Phi Delta Kappa Epsilon Delta Upsilon Lambda Upsilon Lambda Phi Iota Alpha Phi Kappa Tau Pi Delta Psi Psi Upsilon Sigma Alpha Mu Sigma Beta Rho Sigma Chi Sigma Nu Sigma Phi Epsilon Theta Chi Theta Delta Chi Sororities Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Phi Delta Gamma Delta Sigma Theta Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Delta Lambda Pi Chi Omega Phi Beta Phi Sigma Sigma Sigma Delta Tau Sigma Lambda Upsilon Sigma Psi Zeta Zeta Phi Beta

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Dharma Refuge

Dharma Refuge is a Buddhist practice and study center for meditation training and inquiry within the Tibetan Buddhist Mahayana tradition. Their sangha is a community of people dedicated to walking the path of wakefulness through an exploration of Buddhist wisdom and contemporary life. They integrate both traditional Buddhist methods of study, self-reflection, inquiry and meditation with secular, empirically-based practices of mindfulness, altruism and self-compassion. The cultivation of Bodhichitta—the wish to be awakened in order to benefit all living beings is at heart of their approach to living awake. Dharma Refuge operates under resident teacher and spiritual director Sue Kochan, ordained by Anam Thubten Rinpoche within Tibetan Buddhism's Nyingma tradition. Visit Dharma Refuge http://www.dharmarefuge.com/ to explore training and practice opportunities. Everyone is welcome. No experience is required. All you need is an open heart.

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FIGHT

FIGHT — Freedom, Independence, God, Honor, Today — was a community organization formed in the aftermath of Rochester's 1964 riots. It successfully agitated for change, taking on hiring practices, living conditions and other critical issues. FIGHT leaders were also credited with stopping additional civil unrest when rioting hit other northern cities in the mid-1960s. The Rev. Franklin D. Florence, raised in the south and a friend of Malcolm X, was in his late 20s and early 30s at the time and became the face and voice of the organization. He worked closely with Saul Alinsky, the controversial social activist and was FIGHT's first president in 1965. Florence showed up at the Kodak shareholders meeting in New Jersey in 1967 and threatened to hold a midnight march on Kodak's Rochester offices on the anniversary of Rochester's riots. That forced Kodak to the table to initiate a recruitment and training program for the black community.

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