In the wake of Tuesday’s presidential election, whose outcome is still unclear, 82 percent of respondents to a Rochester Beacon poll say they are “very concerned” about the nation’s polarization.
Government & Politics
Two first-time state Senate candidates vie to succeed Funke
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Democrat Samra Brouk has a sizable lead over Republican Christopher Missick in campaign contributions. Will she be able to flip the 55th District on Nov. 3?
Government & Politics
Race for county clerk focuses on customer service
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Democratic incumbent Jamie Romeo and Republican challenger Karla Boyce agree on the need to improve the way the clerk’s office functions—but not on how to do it.
Government & Politics
Beacon’s Election Dashboard details finances
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Morelle has a big monetary lead over Republican George Mitris, his challenger in the 25th Congressional District race.
Justice & Public Safety
Warren faces felony charges
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Rochester’s mayor and two others were indicted by a grand jury for campaign finance violations allegedly committed during the last city mayoral race.
Government & Politics
Postal workers call for rally here
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The local rally is meant to be a part of nationwide effort protesting mail slowdowns and service reductions.
Government & Politics
A political leader put to the test
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For Monroe County GOP chair Bill Napier, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly everything but his mission: to guide his party’s resurgence at the polls in November.
Government & Politics
Countering COVID-19 at the local level
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Town and village leaders are playing a key role in the response to the crisis.
Environment
N.Y. aims to spur EV charging station development
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The goal is to create the infrastructure needed to support the growing use of electric cars.
Education
Local colleges recognized for voter participation
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As part of the national All in Campus Democracy Challenge, they boosted student voting rates in the 2018 midterm elections.
GUEST OPINION
The facts on the New York State budget
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When Gov. Andrew Cuomo introduces his Executive Budget proposal, how will he propose to close the projected $6.1 billion budget gap. By controlling spending, not new taxes.