It may not be a surprise that Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren won the September 5 Democratic primary, but the margin of that win certainly surprised many people. She received more votes than those of her two opponents – County Legislator Jim Sheppard and former television reporter Rachel Barnhart – combined. And while Warren still has […]
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It’s Warren’s party now
Mayor Lovely Warren has won the Democratic Primary and, given the party’s heavy domination in the city, in all likelihood she’ll will begin her second term in January. With results in from most polling places, Warren had scored an impressive win – more than 60 percent – over County Legislator and former Rochester police chief […]
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Our choice for Rochester mayor: Lovely Warren
The City of Rochester is a fragile thing, with tremendous resources and seemingly great potential. But, like many cities in the US, it is facing enormous challenges. Poverty, unemployment, loss of business and industry, low academic achievement, violence, tension over police oversight and community relations, racism: No mayor and no City Council can solve those […]
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For Rochester school board: Elliott, LeBron, White
Rochester’s schools are one of the region’s most critical challenges. This city cannot reinvent itself until its students are graduating with the education they need and deserve. Improvements can’t come solely from the schools themselves; the city’s extraordinarily high poverty concentration has affected children and their families in ways that the entire community must address. […]
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The week ahead: Republicans and Democrats pick their candidates
The Monroe County Republican Committee will hold its nominating convention at 5:30 p.m. today at the Radisson Rochester Riverside, 120 East Main Street. And the Monroe County Democratic Committee will hold its designating convention at 6 p.m. Thursday at the downtown Holiday Inn, 70 State Street. Republicans will likely nominate Sheriff Patrick O’Flynn to run […]
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The week ahead: May Day festival, workshop on Whole Foods Plaza
The Low Wage Worker Roundtable is holding a May Day celebration at 5:30 p.m. today at Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 111 North Chestnut Street. The event was originally to be held at the Liberty Pole, but organizers changed the location due to weather.
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Week Ahead: Events for the week of Monday, February 27
A press conference later today will reveal the exhibit that was created out of the controversial pickaninny panel that was removed from the Dentzel Carousel at Ontario Beach Park last year. Many local residents found the panel offensive. The exhibit will go on display at Central Church of Christ on Plymouth Avenue and at other […]
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Week ahead: Events for the week of Monday, February 13
Local workers, led by the Fight for $15 movement, will rally at McDonald’s, 420 Monroe Avenue, at 5:30 p.m. today to protest President Donald Trump’s labor secretary nominee. Andrew Puzder’s confirmation hearing is scheduled for Thursday. Puzder is CEO of the company that owns the Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s fast food chains and he’s been […]
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Week ahead: Events for the week of Monday, January 30
The Monroe County Parks Department will release a draft of its Highland Park South master plan on Wednesday. The plan will be available at www.monroecounty.gov/parks. The county’s Parks Advisory Committee will review and take comments on the draft when it meets at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, at Olmsted Lodge in Highland Park, 171 Reservoir […]
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WEEK AHEAD: Events for the week of Monday, January 16
Can’t get to Washington to protest Donald Trump’s inauguration? Do it here. Many local groups have joined together to organize the People’s Solidarity Rally on Saturday, January 21. (Trump’s inauguration is Friday, January 20.) The rally is from 11 a.m. to noon in Washington Square Park, 181 South Clinton Avenue, and it will be followed […]
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Week Ahead: Events for the week of Monday, January 9
Former Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard will announce on Saturday whether he’s running for mayor. The press conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Workers United, 750 E ast Avenue. Sheppard, who currently serves in the County Legislature, may face a challenge from former TV reporter and anchor Rachel Barnhart, who says she’s exploring a […]
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WEEK AHEAD: Events for the week of Monday, December 19
Rochester City Council will hold a public forum on Mayor Lovely Warren’s proposal to eliminate the city’s red-light camera program. The forum is at 5:15 p.m. today (Monday, December 19) in Council chambers at City Hall, 30 Church Street. The forum was originally scheduled for Thursday, December 15, but was postponed due to a snowstorm. […]
