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Monroe’s low-stakes Lej races

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County Legislature races are on the ballot for voters in parts of Greece and Irondequoit this year. In Greece’s 19th district, Democrat Mike Bertolone and Republican Kathleen Taylor are running for an open seat. In Irondequoit’s 17th district, Democratic incumbent Joe Morelle Jr. faces a challenge from Republican Ed McClenathan. It’s a relatively low-stakes election […]

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Lej Dems, county administration react to Moody’s downgrade

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Democratic Legislator Paul Haney says that Monroe County has real financial problems and that a recent action by Moody’s Investors Service to downgrade it’s bond credit rating “has certified” as much. The financial analysis company downgraded the county’s rating yesterday, and this afternoon County Legislature Democrats held a press conference to address the action. Haney […]

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Infant death study

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Infant mortality is a serious issue in Monroe County, and it’s about to get some added attention. County officials will work with the Perinatal Network of Monroe County to study the causes of death in local children less than a month old. Last week, the County Legislature approved a measure allowing the study to go […]

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Week Ahead: County moves to restrict gifts; waterfront planning in the city

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Monroe County Legislature committees are meeting this week.Democrats have introduced legislation to restrict the gifts that county officials can accept. In an introductory memo, Democrat Josh Bauroth writes that the current prohibition on accepting gifts is too vague. Current county law prohibits county employees and officials from receiving gifts exceeding $25 if “it could be […]

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County Dems renew call for fracking ban

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For the second time this week, Democrats in the Monroe County Legislature are calling for a countywide fracking ban. This afternoon, three members of the caucus laid out the framework for their desired ban. They haven’t drafted legislation yet; Minority Leader Carrie Andrews said they’re hoping to work with at least a few Republican legislators […]

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GOP legislator backs fracking moratorium

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A Republican legislator in Monroe County has concerns about the state’s review of high-volume hydraulic fracturing. Joe Carbone, who represents part of Irondequoit, has submitted a memorializing referral — essentially an official letter of support for state or federal legislation — supporting two state fracking moratorium bills, A5424A and S4236A. The matching bills would prohibit […]

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Legislature puts off vote on Dems’ funding

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Last night’s County Legislature meeting was dominated by debate over the county fair proposal. But something else significant happened. The Legislature — meaning the Legislature’s Republican majority — did not pass legislation that would cut the Democrats’ funding. When it came time to vote on the matter, Majority Leader Steve Tucciarello simply moved to table […]

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