Government & Politics
The Rochester mayoral money race
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Incumbent Malik Evans has the financial edge over his challengers, Mary Lupien and Shashi Sinha, in the June 24 primary. But each candidate has enough money to fuel a final push.
Development
Rochester seeks proposals for modular housing initiative
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The pilot program aims to put up to nine factory-built homes on vacant lots in the city.
Community
Federal cuts threaten lead poisoning prevention efforts
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Although there has been a promise to reinstate funding, which has supported the local Coalition to Prevent Lead Poisoning, it still has not happened.
Culture
Comedian Kellye Howard to work it out at Geva
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Howard will launch a new comedy series at the theater next month with her latest material, “27 Hyenas.”
Government & Politics
Competing visions of Rochester housing
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Each candidate in the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor believes housing is one of the key issues in the race, but their plans to address it are different.
Education
A reshaped RCSD board race
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The field of candidates in the Democratic primary for seats on the Rochester City School District board has narrowed from seven to four, all but guaranteeing new faces among the commissioners next year.
Community
Watchdog sting uncovers alleged housing discrimination
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In an investigation focusing on Section 8 housing vouchers in seven municipalities, Rochester accounted for nearly half of all complaints.
Culture
An advocate from prison for the incarcerated
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A new book about prison advocate Martin Sostre shines light on current-day Rochester.
Education
RCSD board approves $1.1 billion draft budget
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City Council will vote on the proposed 2025-26 school district budget next month.
Four Questions
Where does the PAB go from here?
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Following a recent court decision, the executive director of Rochester’s Police Accountability Board says its tools have changed, but not its mission.