As the PAB begins an investigation and the grand jury decision on Daniel Prude’s death looms, RPD has outlined its protest protocol.
James A. Brown
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City Council President Loretta Scott: vaccine misinformation dangerous
Scott said that rumors are especially harmful in minority communities that have been hit hard by COVID-19.
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Thousands in Monroe County could lose SNAP benefits
A proposal from the US Department of Agriculture could keep thousands of people in Monroe County from receiving SNAP money to buy food.
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RCSD Distinguished Educator Aquino leaving next week
State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia announced Friday that Jaime Aquino, the Rochester City School District’s distinguished educator, has resigned.Elia said his last day will be June 7.
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Rochester City Council approves Police Accountability Board
Tuesday night was a milestone in a decades-long fight over how police misconduct claims in Rochester should be handled. In a unanimous vote, City Council passed a new law creating an independent, civilian Police Accountability Board.
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Warren releases $552 million city budget plan
Mayor Lovely Warren’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year includes a small tax increase for homeowners and funding for a variety of new initiatives, including a Police Accountability Board and job training.
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Lightfoot in line to serve as Council’s next VP
Rochester City Councilman Willie Lightfoot has been nominated to become Council Vice President, Council President Loretta Scott says. Has to be be confirmed by City Council at its meeting Tuesday night before taking the vice president position. Lightfoot has served on Council since 2018 and is chair of its Public Safety, Youth, and Recreation Committee, a […]
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RCSD needs major change, forum speakers say
Participants at a public forum on Saturday cited problems of racism and lack of teacher diversity in the Rochester school district and told state education officials that the district has to change.
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Rochester school board approves Aquino response plan
The Rochester school board is meeting this afternoon to vote on a plan to improve district operations, in response to a critical report by state-appointed Distinguished Educator Jaime Aquino. The board has posted the plan on its website.
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Council’s police accountability plan gets mixed reviews
During their first opportunity to weigh in on City Council’s proposed Police Accountability Board, residents had both criticism and praise on Wednesday night.
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Viet-Cajun fare at Juicy Seafood
Drawing influence from Southern states, Juicy serves a mix of baked and fried seafood such as oysters, shrimp, calamari, mussels, and clams with a spicy flare.
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Chortke brings Persian flavors to Village Gate
Come for the shish kabobs, stay for the saffron pistachio ice cream.
