The delay in confirming Jackie Ortiz as elections commissioner was the latest twist in an ongoing internal fight among county Democrats.
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City poised to fund new $16 million police station in Beechwood
$12.6 million in bonds could be allocated for a new police substation on East Main Street. Construction is expected to start in fall
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Corn Hill river wall to be replaced
The project will improve the view of the river from Exchange Street and provide kayakers and other boaters with access to the water.
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Bello wants a redistricting commission; Legislature leaders declare it dead
County Executive Adam Bello’s proposal would amend the county charter to create an eight-member commission to redraw Legislature districts.
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Cuomo calls Trump’s unemployment plan ‘laughable’
Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York does not have the resources to fund a presidential executive order to give unemployed people $400 more a week.
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Rochester public libraries to reopen Monday
Select Rochester Public Libraries will reopen Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Cuomo says schools can reopen, but leaves the details to them
New York schools can open for in-person instruction, but superintendents will have to decide whether to reopen and have their plans approved by the state.
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Roc City Skatepark bowl begins to take shape
City officials expect the long-anticipated skatepark to open in October.
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Monroe County Democratic legislators eye ousting leader
Efforts are afoot by Monroe County Legislature Democrats to remove Minority Leader Vince Felder after less than eight months on the job.
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RCSD superintendent says reopening plan can’t please everyone
Schools superintendents are struggling to interpret health and safety guidelines related to reopening their districts.
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Cuomo directs hate crime task force to help investigate assault against transgender man in Rochester
Cuomo said that he is outraged by reports that a 30-year-old Black trans man was attacked last Friday.
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HOPR bike share could soon coast into Rochester
HOPR, a replacement for Zagster/Pace, could bring bike, e-bike, and e-scooter shares to Rochester as early as September.
