Report cites poor connectivity for election-result delays
During the most recent cycle, election results from the Monroe County Board of Elections were delayed by several hours. While the ballots last November were collected, tabulated and recorded without...
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Council approves housing law changes
Rochester City Council has approved three pieces of legislation that bring changes to the city’s housing policies—particularly code enforcement. The measures, passed unanimously on May 23, are part of...
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Proposed gaming compact stirs casino debate
The Seneca nation leadership (Photos: Seneca nation) A proposed gaming compact for the Seneca nation has fueled a torrent of responses from local lawmakers. The Seneca nation announced a new...
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A bid for change in the 27th
Community outreach worker Rose Bonnick will challenge County Legislature president Sabrina LaMar. (Photo courtesy of Rose Bonnick) Of six Monroe County Legislature seats held by Democrats that will be...
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Council allocates funds for feasibility study
City Council has allocated up to $500,000 toward a public power utility feasibility study. The vote comes after numerous complaints against Rochester Gas & Electric and a concerted multi-year...
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Legislature president loses primary race
Challenger Rose Bonnick swept to victory over Monroe County Legislature president Sabrina LaMar in Tuesday’s Democratic primary. The decisive win could impact future control of the Legislature. Rose...
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A question of money
The Brighton Democratic Committee’s designated town board candidates triumphed over two challengers in Tuesday’s primary, but the race still left the committee with a sour taste. In mid-June, some two...
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The contest to lead the county GOP
The passing of the torch from one Monroe County Republican Committee chair to a successor more often than not has been an undisputed handoff. Not this time. In a race slated to be decided at a Sept....
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Reilly wins leadership of Monroe County GOP
Pat Reilly, second from left, won the vote for Monroe County Republican chair on Sept. 23. (Photo courtesy of Pat Reilly) In a Saturday vote for Monroe County Republican chair, challenger Pat Reilly...
View ArticleRochester Mayor appoints senior leaders
Michael Burns and Patrick Beath will step into key positions at City Hall next year. Burns, the city’s budget director, will take over Patrick Cunningham’s role as deputy mayor. Beath assumes Linda...
View ArticleBello pulls ahead of Assini in contributions
As the election for Monroe County executive draws closer, Democrat incumbent Adam Bello has taken an advantage in campaign contributions. Republican challenger Mark Assini had a hot start at the...
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Monroe County’s high-stakes election
For Monroe County Democrats and Republicans, the Nov. 7 election is pivotal. At stake are the county executive office and all 29 Legislature seats. The leaders of both parties say they see their...
View ArticleBello sweeps to re-election victory
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello easily won re-election Tuesday and unofficial results showed Democrats winning a majority in the county Legislature. If the results are confirmed, the Democratic...
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How the Democrats did it
On Tuesday, Monroe County Democrats captured a prize that had eluded them for more than 30 years: control of both the executive and legislative branches of county government. Adam Bello swept to...
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Public utility study fails in county vote
Despite advocates rallying for months, the allocation of $1 million in Monroe County’s budget for a public utility study will not move forward. The proposal was defeated, 17-12, in the Monroe County...
View ArticleAn uncertain start in 2024 for the Monroe County Legislature
Heading into the first meeting of the 2024 Monroe County Legislature, the position of president is uncertain. Even with Democrats holding a 16-13 majority, it is unclear who will be voted in as...
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Roman elected Monroe County Legislature president
Yversha Roman believes it is time to rebuild, restructure and re-energize Monroe County. Roman was elected president of the Legislature last night, bringing a fractious process to an end. “I am...
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Fear and loathing in 2024
For months, national polls have made one point very clear: Most Americans do not want a rerun of the 2020 presidential election, pitting Democratic President Joe Biden against the Republican incumbent...
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The city’s new ‘chief operating officer’
As the new year dawns, issues continuing to face the Mayor Malik Evans’ administration include a stubbornly high rate of auto thefts, a lack of housing for the poor and homeless, a long-troubled...
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