The Rochester City Council is going to consider legislation that would authorize the investigation of a citizenโs complaint against the Rochester Police Department. By approving the legislation, Council would clear the way for President Loretta Scott to issue a subpoena to the Rochester Police Department. The investigation, if approved, would center on an August 8 […]
mayoral race
Pop quiz: a test for the wannabes
How much do the Democratic candidates for mayor know about the city they want to lead? During our campaign coverage, we’ll be testing the candidates — no prior notice, no research allowed. (Want to suggest questions? Write to themail@rochester-citynews.com. Subject line: pop quiz.) Questions: 1. How many homicides were there in Rochester in 2004? 2. […]
Judge not
Memo to Bob Duffy and Tim Mains: Joe Morelle’s got your number. Morelle’s held the Democratic Party’s top job for less than two weeks, but he’s not waiting to build political capital before twisting a few arms. Exhibit A: Deb Crowder. Crowder was one of four people vying for the party’s nod to seek a […]






