Republican La’Ron Singletary is trying to unseat Democrat Joe Morelle, who is wrapping up his second term in the seat.
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Cooney takes on VanBrederode in 56th Senate District
The incumbent senator and former police chief are running in the 56th District, which has been a battleground for decades.
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A new city plan aims to rethink how we feed Rochester
Rochester will put $5 million in COVID relief in a loan and grant program aimed at bringing good food to underserved neighborhoods.
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Police Accountability Board workers move to unionize
Nearly all members of the Police Accountability Board staff have agreed to unionize with Workers United of Western New York.
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Federal lawsuit aims to save Loomis Street encampment
A federal complaint argues the city’s plan to raze a homeless encampment on Loomis Street violates the residents’ Constitutional rights.
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Pathways to Peace head Anthony Hall sues city alleging false arrest
The leader of the city’s Pathways to Peace program Anthony Hall is suing the city alleging false arrest and use of force in June.
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PAB investigation to come to close as Council tells agency to focus on the work
The ongoing investigation into personnel issues at the PAB is set to close by the end of the month.
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PAB staffers call for firing of Acting Manager Duwaine Bascoe
A group of 18 staffers at the Police Accountability Board say Acting Manager Duwaine Bascoe has created a hostile work environment.
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City settles Daniel Prude case for $12 million
The settlement caps two years of litigation. The fatal arrest of Daniel Prude by Rochester police in 2020 sparked protests nationwide.
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Black Button plans major expansion with move to University Avenue
After 10 years on Railroad Street, Black Button Distilling is making a move to University Avenue.
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Former Mayor Lovely Warren dips a toe back into politics
Former Mayor Lovely Warren has moved back into politics, and is now serving as leader of the 22nd Legislative District Democratic Committee.
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Visiting City Hall just got harder — and you can thank this ‘patriot’
Daniel Warmus was sentenced this week to 45 days in prison for breaching the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
