Malik Evans secured more than 85 percent of the vote over his Conservative challenger, while the race in Monroe County’s 12th Legislative District saw a historic upset.
Government & Politics
Monroe County puts new voting machines to the test
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The ExpressVoteXL electronic voting machine, which has been the focus of concerns about security and functionality, was used here in June’s elections.
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ARPA funds boosting city’s Rochester 2034 effort
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Rochester, which must spend all $202.1 million of its pandemic-era federal funding by the end of 2026, has focused its appropriations on the city’s comprehensive plan.
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Evans prevails in Rochester mayoral primary
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In Tuesday’s Democratic contest, Mayor Malik Evans decisively fended off challengers Mary Lupien and Shashi Sinha.
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Council approves 2025-26 budget in 6-3 vote
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The more than $680 million spending plan, $27 million less than a year ago, includes no increase to the property tax levy.
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.
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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.
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Conversations with Miguel Meléndez
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The Rochester City Council president says he welcomes a competitive race as he seeks re-election. Over the last couple of weeks, he spoke with the Beacon on what he sees as Rochester’s chief challenges and opportunities.
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Policy debates again stymie NY’s budget
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Discovery law reform and other non-fiscal issues are standing in the way of a new state budget, which already is more than three weeks late.
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Hochul touts budget proposals in Rochester
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The governor visited the area Monday to highlight her Affordability Agenda as well as public safety proposals.
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Immigration crackdown
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President Donald Trump’s decisions to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, halt the arrival of refugees and threaten sanctuary cities have resulted in legal action, fear and dismay.