In a memo issued Wednesday, Council President Miguel Meléndez said he would be “remiss to not act” in response to Councilmember Jose Peo’s behavior.
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Peo changes course, apologizes to Lupien
City Councilmember Jose Peo says he has apologized to his colleague, Mary Lupien, for lewd remarks about her on his podcast.
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Monroe County redistricting commission will meet to modify proposed map
After a roughly two-month delay, the committee tasked with drawing new districts for the Monroe County Legislature is scheduled to meet Thursday.
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City lawmaker Jose Peo shrugs off sexual remarks about colleague on podcast
City Council Vice President Mary Lupien was the target of sexual remarks on a podcast hosted by her colleague, Jose Peo.
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CITY Visits…The Harborfest Classic Car Show
We caught up with gearheads showing their sweet rides at Harborfest’s “Wheels in Motion” classic car show at Ontario Beach Park.
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Four candidates vie for city court seat
In an oft-overlooked election, the Rochester City Court race sees four candidates battle for an influential seat on the bench.
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Police Accountability Board backers call on Council to free up agency’s funding
The Police Accountability Board Alliance has called on City Council to release the board’s funding, in-full, for the 2023 fiscal year.
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We’re missing the real gun violence epidemic
Alarm over mass shootings obscures the everyday gun violence that is killing Americans and can be curbed.
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Divided City Council passes budget with an eye on the Police Accountability Board
City Council passed a $627 million spending plan Tuesday that makes investments in public safety and libraries.
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New York is looking into whether pregnancy resource centers steer women away from abortions
The bill, signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul, kick starts a study into whether the facilities manipulate women out of abortions.
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Police Accountability Board chair resigns
Shani Wilson stepped down as the chair of the Police Accountability Board on Friday effective immediately.
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Where have all the gay bars gone?
In a half-century, Rochester’s gay bars went from secret and forbidden to “out” and everywhere to almost nowhere.
