City Council voted unanimously for a $2.2 million pilot program that would provide a basic monthly income for 175 households at or below poverty level.
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Rochester City Council halts vote on RPD outside some RCSD schools
The possibility emerged after a rash of violent acts in and around middle and high schools since the school year began.
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Early voting ends; Tuesday is Election Day
On Tuesday, polls will be open across the state from 6 a.m to 9 p.m.
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Rochester City Council President Scott endorses Warren for mayor
City Council President Loretta Scott’s support of the mayor one day after a former Warren aide’s endorsement of challenger Malik Evans.
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Warren, Singletary, Lupien to testify in independent Prude investigation
Warren, Singletary and Lupien headline a new round of subpoenas sent out by independent investigator Andrew Celli on Thursday.
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‘Tough financial situation’ ahead for the City of Rochester
City Councilmember Malik Evans says that the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the city’s budget, reducing how much the city receives through sales tax receipts and state aid.
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City Council considers outside firm to ‘rethink policing’
Mayor Lovely Warren and city council met with WilmerHale, a law firm that specializes in guiding cities through a “Department of Justice style review” of the RPD.
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During sixth night of marches, protesters call for justice for Daniel Prude
The demonstration began Monday evening and a standoff between police and protesters continued until about 1:00 a.m. Tuesday.
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RCSD school expansion plan means displacement for tenants
A plan to modernize George Mather Forbes School is uprooting part of the Mayor Heights neighborhood.
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City Council votes to end THC testing for many prospective employees
The city will continue testing for other drugs, such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamines.
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Legislation would extend contract for attorney in PAB lawsuit
Rochester City Council is considering legislation that would set aside another $50,000 to pay the law firm it hired to defend the Police Accountability Board’s legality.
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Council approves PAB appointments
City Council made the first nine members of the Police Accountability Board official, though a court case challenging the board’s legality is still pending.
