Irondequoit officials scrapped a measure that would have opted the town out of cannabis dispensaries, lounges, and bars and opted in.
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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Bello’s budget plan slashes legislature fund, slightly decreases tax rate
County Executive Adam Bello proposed a $1.28 billion budget that would boost spending on public safety and the arts, among other things.
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Gates opts out of cannabis retail, Irondequoit considers similar move
Irondequoit will hold a public hearing on Nov. 9 regarding its opt-out proposal. Gates residents have 45 days to challenge the new town law.
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Tight races leave control of the Monroe County Legislature uncertain
With several close races and thousands of absentee ballots not yet returned, it’s not certain who will control the Leg in 2022.
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Feds, state renew commitment to AIM Photonics
The American Institute of Manufacturing Photonics will receive $321 million to fund an additional seven years of the project.
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Early voting under way in Monroe County
Voters can cast their ballots through Oct. 31. Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 2.
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Pittsford village moves to hold a vote on welcoming weed shops
Reluctant to take a stand on cannabis dispensaries, town and village leaders are letting residents vote on the matter.
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Monroe County Legislature could go either way. Here are the races to watch.
All 29 seats in the Monroe County Legislature up for grabs in November, giving voters a chance to influence the makeup of county government.
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Lessons in inclusive birding at Braddock Bay Park
Tuesday’s free Adaptive and Inclusive Birding Workshop at Braddock Bay aims to remove barriers to the popular outdoor activity.
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Grant will support community gardens in Beechwood
A coalition of community organizations will buy six community garden properties from the city, enhance them, and develop programs for them.
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Rochester police Chief Herriott-Sullivan resigning Oct. 13
On Wednesday, RPD Chief Cynthia Herriott-Sullivan submitted her resignation letter to Mayor Lovely Warren.
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Mayor Lovely Warren to resign by Dec. 1 under plea deal
Mayor Lovely Warren will step down from office by Dec. 1 under a plea deal she accepted to resolve the criminal cases against her.
