Governor Cuomo reported on Sunday that the number of hospitalizations fell to 472 as of Saturday, a new low since March 16.
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Promotions at Board of Elections rile Democrats
The appointments were made as the county Legislature stalls on confirming Jackie Ortiz as the Dems’ new elections commissioner.
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Data shows African Americans, Latinos continue to be underserved in Rochester region
Among the findings of the report: African American children in the region are almost four times more likely than white children to grow up poor, while Latino children are three times as likely as their white peers.
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Monroe County COVID-19 ICU cases back in double digits
The county said there were 10 people with COVID-19 on ventilators for life support. It’s the first time in almost two months that ICU numbers have been in the double digits.
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New state law allows all voters to request absentee ballots for November
New York will immediately allow all voters in the state to request a mail-in ballot for the November elections.
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Cuomo warns coronavirus is far from over
Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the rate of positive coronavirus tests was below 1% for the 12th day in New York. But he also said it’s not time to be complacent.
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Pandemic Academics: How teachers are preparing for the return to school
Local teachers are preparing for a combination of in-person and remote learning when the school year begins next month.
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RCSD plans additional budget cuts
Late last week, the state notified Rochester City School District officials that the district faced a potential loss of $128 million in aid.
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City Council approves funding for East Main police station
Activists and community advocates had called on City Council to vote down the legislation, which would provide $16 million for the project.
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Activists urge Council to vote no on new police station
With a vote planned for tonight, activists and residents are urging City Council to vote no on a new $16 million police station in Beechwood
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Anthony wouldn’t want Trump’s pardon, local leaders say
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’d pardon Susan B. Anthony, who was convicted of illegally voting in the 1872 presidential election.
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White House trade advisor blasts Kodak over handling of loan deal
White House Trade Advisor Peter Navarro made the comments on CNBC on Monday when asked about that $765 million federal loan.
