This morning, Kodak announced that it’s putting Eastman Business Park up for sale. The company had been selling off chunks of the park to outside businesses or leasing space in its buildings. But now the company wants to offload the remaining property entirely. From its press release: “Kodak believes the uniquely well-equipped site can best continue […]
Jeremy Moule
Covers county government and whatever else comes my way. Greyhound dad; vegetarian; attempted photographer with a love for film and fixer; sometimes cyclist.
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Rochester deputy mayor charged with DWI
Rochester Deputy Mayor Leonard Redon was stopped on I-490 last night and charged with speeding and driving while intoxicated, according to a press release from the city administration. Redon informed Mayor Lovely Warren at approximately 1 a.m., the press release says. And this morning, Warren and Redon met to discuss “his lapse in judgment and […]
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Henrietta board united against casino
The Henrietta Town Board is officially on record opposing a Seneca Nation of Indians in the town. Last night, board members voted 4 to 0 in favor Supervisor Jack Moore’s resolution, stating their opposition. Media reports say approximately 20 people spoke at the meeting, most against the casino. The resolution is available here, starting on page 6. The […]
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Funke joins Senate race
Republican leaders say Rich Funke’s name recognition and journalism background, combined with his familiarity with state issues and his record of community service make him the ideal candidate for State Senate. Funke announced last week that he’ll seek the GOP endorsement to run for the 55th District seat against Democratic incumbent Ted O’Brien. The race […]
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Care costs
Two-parent families in New York spend, on average, 16.5 percent of their annual income on child care, according to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s office. Single mothers, on average, spend more than 57 percent of their income on child care, the office says. Parents in the Rochester-Finger Lakes area face estimated full-time day care costs of up […]
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Seneca Gaming reps won’t appear at Henrietta meeting
The Seneca Gaming Corporation will not appear at tomorrow’s Henrietta Town Board meeting. The organization, which is the gaming affiliate of the Seneca Nation of Indians, recently purchased a 32-acre property on Clay Road, which it wants to develop for a casino. But Henrietta Supervisor Jack Moore, citing opposition by residents, has said he’ll introduce […]
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Parsing O’Brien’s recent independent streak
In the months leading up to its typical June break, the State Legislature will work its way through a number of bills. And Democratic Senator Ted O’Brien’s votes and positions on those issues will be closely watched by political and advocacy groups. O’Brien, like all state legislators, is up for election this year. And Republicans clearly […]
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Dems’ proposal targets county LDC ‘revolving door’
County Legislature Democrats are proposing a law they say would prohibit county employees from working for local development corporations for two years after leaving their job. Revolving-door employment has long been an issue in federal and state government. The term often refers to government employees who leave for private sector jobs, which in turn have […]
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Could Trump split ranks of the local GOP?
If Donald Trump runs for governor, he’s prepared to plop $50 million in a bank account to fund his race, according to an article published this morning by Capital. But Trump, the billionaire TV star, real-estate developer, and inheritor of the mantle of P.T. Barnum, isn’t saying whether he’ll run until after he finishes filming the […]
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[UPDATED] Funke announces Senate run
In Facebook and Twitter posts this morning, former WHEC anchor Rich Funke has confirmed he plans to run for State Senate. Funke is making an official announcement at 10:30 a.m. at the Perinton Community Center. (Because of the impending snowstorm, the community center is closing at noon.) So far, Funke hasn’t said what Senate seat he’ll seek […]
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Crash course for cops
It takes more than bike lanes and sidewalks to make a community hospitable to cyclists and pedestrians. Law enforcement plays a big part, too. More people are walking and biking, so police officers need to have a comprehensive understanding of the laws governing pedestrians and cyclists. A March 17 and 18 training session for local […]
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Cuomo wants brownfields tax credit reform
When Governor Andrew Cuomo presented his 2014-15 budget earlier this year, he called on the Legislature to renew and reform the state’s brownfield tax credit program. Critics say the help isn’t going where it’s really needed, to distressed communities. The program provides tax credits to developers who clean up and reuse contaminated properties. It’s set […]
