Monroe County’s new “yellow zone” designation requires restaurants to seat no more than four people at a table and close at midnight.
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Cuomo predicts legal pot to shore up 2021 budget shortfall
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state’s massive budget deficit will propel marijuana legalization in the coming months.
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Demond Meeks wins Assembly seat held by David Gantt
Demond Meeks, who ran uncontested, will represent the 137th Assembly District.
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Early voters brave long lines in record numbers
Elections officials said more than 19,000 ballots were cast early in Monroe County over the weekend, smashing the previous record.
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Cuomo: Vaccine to go to essential workers and most vulnerable first
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday that essential workers and high-risk individuals would get priority for a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Ban on advertising, ticket sales at music venues ruled unconstitutional
A controversial state ban on advertising and selling tickets for live music at bars and restaurants in New York has been ruled unconstitutional.
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More low numbers on COVID-19 infections statewide
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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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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New York fields 25,000 complaints about businesses ignoring reopening rules
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said local governments must crack down on violators or risk derailing the reopening process.
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Cuomo calls for probe of police action, citing “disturbing” videos
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday he asked the state’s attorney general to look into what he called “disturbing” videos of police conduct during the weekend’s protests.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations in Monroe County still climbing
Rising hospitalizations are thought to be the result of a state executive order that restricts the release of patients in hospitals to nursing homes.
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George Moses, accused of fraud, runs for Democratic party post in Rochester
George Moses, former Rochester Housing Authority chair, is facing a litany of fraud charges — but will be on the June 23 primary ballot.
