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
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.
Government & Politics
The tight money race in the mayoral primary
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Incumbent Mayor Lovely Warren had a daunting financial advantage when challenger Malik Evans announced his candidacy in January. Since then, he has outraised the mayor by a substantial margin.
Government & Politics
A never-ending threat
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Cyberattacks are growing in number and scope, and government agencies are now the most frequent organizational target of hackers. “The good guys have to protect against every possible way in,” says one expert. “The hackers only need to exploit one.
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Monroe County Democrats, GOP trade fire
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The two parties square off over political donors and the Working Families Party line in upcoming elections.
Government & Politics
Zach King’s rapid rise
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The 28-year-old, who got his first job in politics only five years ago, today leads the Monroe County Democratic Committee. He aims to help the at-times fractious party achieve a long-sought goal: winning a majority in the County Legislature.
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Reed says he will retire from politics
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Accused of sexual misconduct by a former lobbyist, the Corning Republican has apologized, and says he will not run against Cuomo or seek another term in Congress.
Government & Politics
Malik Evans on the high road
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In his bid to unseat incumbent Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren, City Council member Malik Evans aims to focus on “building bridges” and not respond to political attacks. He has four and a half months to prove it’s a winning strategy.
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A hopeful beginning
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More than 80 percent of Rochester Beacon readers who took part in a poll following Joe Biden’s inauguration said they are somewhat or very confident the new president will be a unifying leader.