Citing rising hospitalizations and deaths, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello called on county residents to wear masks outside the home and at public gatherings—and for the unvaccinated to get their shots.
Events
Evans: ‘Trust must be restored’
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In a Rochester Beacon online event, City Council member Malik Evans discussed the challenges facing the city and how he will tackle them as mayor.
Government & Politics
Warren to resign as mayor
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Lovely Warren today accepted a plea deal on campaign finances charges and will resign by Dec. 1.
Government & Politics
Morelle tests positive for COVID
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The Monroe County congressman, who is vaccinated, says he has experienced mild symptoms. He urged those who are not yet immunized against COVID to get their shots.
Government & Politics
A governor from upstate
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Kathy Hochul will soon become the first New York governor in a century from outside the New York City area. Does the Rochester region stand to gain? And what must Hochul do to win in the 2022 election?
Government & Politics
Cuomo to resign as governor
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His announcement comes a week after a 165-page report from state Attorney General Letitia James concluded that Cuomo sexually harassed 11 women.
Government & Politics
Lawmakers agree on plan to pursue ethics reform
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The bipartisan compromise, which calls for an independent commission to review and recommend changes, signals a truce between Republicans and Democrats allied with County Executive Adam Bello.
Government & Politics
Primary vote shifts power in the county Legislature
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With the defeat of key members of the breakaway Black and Asian Democratic Caucus, the party eyes turning the Legislature blue.
Government & Politics
Four takeaways from Evans’ primary win
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Malik Evans’ strength citywide was one crucial factor in his victory over incumbent Mayor Lovely Warren in the Democratic primary.
Government & Politics
Evans wins big in Rochester’s mayoral primary
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City Council member Malik Evans received 66 percent of the vote in a landslide victory over incumbent Mayor Lovely Warren in Tuesday’s Democratic primary.
Government & Politics
ARP town hall participants highlight jobs, housing and income inequality
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The city of Rochester is expected to receive more than $200 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.