Justice & Public Safety
New York could get $250M in opioid settlement with Sacklers, Purdue Pharma
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Money from the tentative agreement is likely to be used toward opioid addiction treatment and recovery programs.
Justice & Public Safety
Robert Brooks’ son sues prison staffers, officials for father’s death
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The lawsuit, filed last week, alleges 15 prison staffers at Marcy caused Robert Brooks Sr.’s death on Dec. 10, either by beating him or failing to intervene.
Education
Four UR students expelled for ‘Wanted’ posters, student protest group says
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The students were subject to the school’s Code of Conduct violation procedures and also face charges of felony criminal mischief.
Justice & Public Safety
Public defenders argue their own case
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Locked in contract negotiations, the Monroe County Public Defender Union is pushing for better working conditions to improve their ability to defend clients.
Justice & Public Safety
Judge orders Community Resource Collaborative to be liquidated
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The Rochester-based nonprofit misused American Rescue Plan Act funding intended for local organizations that help needy families access housing, food, and other essential services.
Economy & Business
Paychex acquiring rival Paycor for $4.1 billion
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The deal will unite two rivals specializing in enterprise benefits, human resources, and payroll solutions.
Health & Science
UR Medicine Home Care illegally stalling contract talks, union claims
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The union negotiating home care workers’ first contract with UR Medicine Home Care has filed a charge claiming the company is refusing to bargain or bargaining in bad faith, a violation of federal law.
Justice & Public Safety
Was the death of an inmate foretold?
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For years, there were red flags about violence by guards at Marcy Correctional Facility. Had they been heeded, would Robert Brooks still be alive?
Community
Rochester City Council passes Good Cause eviction law
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The law will require most landlords to provide evidence of “good cause” in housing court before they can evict tenants or fail to renew a lease in Rochester.
Education
Tentative agreement includes some UR PhD students in potential union vote
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The decision could allow over 400 students to vote in a prospective union election after being excluded in a previous proposal.