County Executive Bello says contracts could be affected by a county Legislature power grab. Legislative leaders accuse him of “gaslighting.”
David Andreatta
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Morelle leads Mitris in re-election bid to Congress
Joe Morelle led by about 20,000 votes on Election Day, but tens of thousands of absentee ballots have yet to be counted.
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Incumbent Mark Johns has a strong lead in 135th Assembly District race
Assemblyman Mark Johns held a commanding lead at the close of the polls, but outstanding absentee ballots make it too close to call.
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Voter turnout in Monroe County just shy of 74% with an hour to go
Monroe County is on pace to eclipse the highest general election turnout in many years but fall short of the record.
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Demond Meeks wins Assembly seat held by David Gantt
Demond Meeks, who ran uncontested, will represent the 137th Assembly District.
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Mail-in ballots will make calling some local races difficult today
As Election Day dawned, nearly 42 percent of all registered voters in Monroe County had already cast their ballot.
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CITY Readers: Got art? It does a body good.
At CITY, we think underscoring the importance of the arts in our community is critical, especially in light of the ongoing health crisis.
Posted inCulture
Joe Damelio: A scrappy, savvy defense lawyer at the top of his game
Defense lawyer Joe Damelio’s client roster runs the gamut, from prominent politicians, to police officers, to petty thieves, er, alleged petty thieves.
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This election is about character — our own
In the coming days, perhaps weeks, the election will be over and we will know what Americans value. Will we have made the right choice?
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Warren looks to overhaul city’s Office of Public Integrity
Mayor Lovely Warren’s bill would create a city Office of Inspector General whose director would serve a fixed term and have subpoena power.
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State auditors finger-wag city on ethics training
Auditors found enforcement of ethics lacking in areas, including the members of the Board of Ethics not receiving ethics training.
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Early voters brave long lines in record numbers
Elections officials said more than 19,000 ballots were cast early in Monroe County over the weekend, smashing the previous record.
