August 29 - Septmeber 4, 2012 - CITY Newspaper

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EVENTS: CRAIG ROBINSON, NEW YORK STATE FAIR 21 CHOW HOUND: VERITAS WINE BAR, FESTIVAL OF FOOD 11 FILM: “PREMIUM RUSH,” “LUCKY” 26 URBAN JOURNAL: WHY NOT BAN GUNS?

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CROSSWORD, NEWS OF THE WEIRD 39 CITY’S 2012 SOUTH WEDGE-UCATION EVENT 12

David L iebman • K elly Clarkson • Baby G ramps • T he Can ’t T ells • Adela & J ude • and M O R E M U S I C , PA G E 1 2

august 29 - september 4, 2012 Free

Greater Rochester’s Alternative Newsweekly

Vol 41 No 51

News. Music. Life.

He has no color.” MUSIC PROFILE, PAGE 14

Maggie’s busy week. NEWS, PAGE 4

Breaking down the Gantt primary race. NEWS, PAGE 6

Test anxiety in the RCSD. NEWS, PAGE 5

Who owns public space? ART REVIEW, PAGE 19

COVER STORY | BY TIM LOUIS MACALUSO | PAGE 8 | ILLUSTRATION BY MATT DETURCK

David the Goliath The Democratic primary for the State Assembly’s 137th district is sure to be a referendum on the long career of incumbent David Gantt. Gantt has represented the district for more than three decades. On September 13, voters will decide if they still want or need the influence Gantt’s seniority offers, or whether the district is ripe for a fresh face. Gantt is in a three-way Democratic primary against Rochester school board member Jose Cruz and Monroe County Legislator John Lightfoot. Cruz and Lightfoot are known in Rochester, but election odds typically favor incumbents.

And Gantt has many loyal followers. There’s no questioning his solid record of service: he has brought millions of dollars to Rochester and helped bring many projects to fruition. Though he has many detractors and critics, Gantt is arguably the most powerful politician in the region, and it will take a lot of work and a bit of luck to oust him. Whether you admire, fear, or revile him, there’s no denying that the enigmatic Gantt is a giant and a pioneer.


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