City Council voted unanimously for a $2.2 million pilot program that would provide a basic monthly income for 175 households at or below poverty level.
Randy Gorbman
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Monroe County Legislature easily passes 2022 budget
The 2022 county budget, totaling $1.28 billion, reduces property taxes, provides additional public safety funding, and bolsters smaller arts organizations.
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Rochester New York FC to join new soccer league in 2022
The soccer team formerly known as the Rochester Rhinos will join the new MLS NEXT Pro league as its only independent club and play its home games at MCC.
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Genesee Brewery’s keg tree returns
Genesee Brewery is planning a series of small-scale festivities dubbed “12 Days of Keg Tree” to celebrate the season.
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Rochester’s Lilac Festival will return in 2022 with three-weekend format
The dates for the 2022 Rochester Lilac Festival have been announced: May 6-8, May 12-15, and May 19-22.
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Rochester vaccination site administering vaccines to children ages 5 to 11
The Rochester Educational Opportunity Center on Chestnut Street is among the state vaccination sites that will serve 5- to 11-year-olds.
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Early voting ends; Tuesday is Election Day
On Tuesday, polls will be open across the state from 6 a.m to 9 p.m.
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The Little renames theater for Jane and Larry Glazer
The Glazers were trustees of The Little and its parent, WXXI Public Media, and co-chaired the popular “Go Public” fundraising campaign.
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RPD says suspect shot and killed during apparent robbery at a Family Dollar store
The shooting of a robbery suspect on West Main Street marks the fourth person to be killed in altercations with law enforcement in 2021.
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Fire destroys back porch at Susan B. Anthony house
The cause of the fire is listed as suspicious, but it is still under investigation.
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One RPD officer in the Daniel Prude case faces internal dept. charges
The police department’s conflict counsel determined “potential grounds for legal recourse” against officer Mark Vaughn.
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RTS changes bus frequency on several routes as part of plan to help RCSD
The routes in question recently began 15-minute service as part of the Reimagine RTS plan, but will now have 30-minute wait times.
