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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Monroe County COVID-19 hospitalizations drop to lowest number since March
The NYS health department has credited widespread acceptance of masks, distancing, and robust testing and tracing programs for the state’s success in reining in the virus.
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Monroe County legislator alleges Rep. Joe Morelle tried to get her fired
Monroe County Legislator Sabrina LaMar alleged in a complaint to Congress that Rep. Joe Morelle tried to have her fired. Mayor Lovely Warren backs LaMar’s complaint.
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Jackie Ortiz to be next Monroe County Democratic elections commissioner
Jackie Ortiz will be the first Latinx commissioner of elections in Monroe County.
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Fourth straight day of no coronavirus deaths in Monroe County
Monroe County has not reported a COVID-19 death in four consecutive days. The county death toll is at 273.
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Racial equity commission names new co-chair, seeks applicants
The commission has six months from its first meeting to deliver a report on what structural changes need to take place in the county.
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No new deaths in latest COVID-19 numbers from Monroe County
To date, Monroe County has seen a total of 269 COVID-19 deaths, but no new deaths have occurred since the previous report.
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Warren, Bello launch Commission on Racial and Structural Equity
The commission will also examine policing policies, including use of force, as required under an order issued by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
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Monroe County issues notice about potential COVID-19 exposure at a Rochester tavern
Dr. Michael Mendoza issued a public notice on Tuesday saying his department was recently notified of a positive COVID-19 exposure that is believed to be connected to Dragonfly Tavern.
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Legislators override Bello on elections bill in stinging rebuke
Monroe County legislators overrode a veto by County Executive Adam Bello, the first of his tenure, passing a bill to add six Board of Elections jobs.
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Bello vetoes bill to boost Board of Elections staffing
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello said he has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would increase staffing at the county Board of Elections.
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Judge gives Democrats authority to choose elections commissioner
A state judge gave MCDC the green light to elect a new elections commissioner, but the party’s lawyer says he will challenge the ruling.
