The Rochester City Council is set to vote this month on setting aside $243,000 for the return of the Jazz Fest.
Gino Fanelli
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10 Questions with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
In a wide-ranging interview, the second-term Senator questioned the U.S. Census and called for an overhaul of immigration and gun policy.
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Evans folds city violence prevention programs into his office
The city’s violence prevention programs will now work directly under the office of the mayor.
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Miguel Meléndez, a ‘collaborator,’ takes the helm of City Council
Meet Miguel Meléndez, the first-term City Councilmember tasked with bringing together a politically charged legislative body.
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Former mayor for a month James Smith named Council Chief of Staff
Former Mayor-for-a-month James Smith will serve as City Council’s new chief of staff.
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Council debates erupt over funding for RPD mental health contracts
A quarter of RASE Commission funds are being given to RPD to fund officer mental health training, causing some Councilmembers to cry foul.
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City seeks $5 million in COVID relief for lead paint removal
The city of Rochester is planning to ask for $5 million in COVID relief money to fund lead removal in low-income housing.
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Meléndez, Lupien named City Council leaders as new members sworn in
Miguel Meléndez and Mary Lupien will serve as the new president and vice president of the Rochester City Council.
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Last call at the Tap and Mallet
Tap and Mallet served as a catalyst for Rochester’s craft beer culture. After nearly 15 years, it will have its final last call.
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Meet the spooky metal man of Rochester
Beneath the corpse paint and trench coat is a really nice guy.
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High hopes for weed market at Winter Cannabis Carnival
The Winter Cannabis Carnival at the Main Street Armory offered a clear vision of the future of Rochester’s recreational marijuana industry.
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Evans makes another round of appointments to his administration
Mayor-elect Malik Evans has yet to announce some key appointments, including that of deputy mayor.
