Government & Politics
Evans names Rochester’s first chief data officer
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By hiring Dhimant Master for the new role, Rochester joins a select group of municipalities nationwide.
Government & Politics
Morelle to propose constitutional amendment on immunity
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Following the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that former President Donald Trump has broad immunity from prosecution, Rep. Joe Morelle says an amendment is needed to preserve “not just the rule of law but the very foundation of our constitutional government.”
Government & Politics
Rochester-area lawmakers mark progress in Albany session
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The recently completed legislative session brought millions of dollars in anti-poverty aid and other funding to the region.
Government & Politics
Meeks, Geraci win Democratic primary contests
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Demond Meeks defeated Willie Lightfoot Jr. in the 137th Assembly District race, while Michael Geraci outpolled former Mayor Lovely Warren in the primary for City Court judge.
Government & Politics
A state Assembly showdown
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In next month’s Democratic primary, the biggest race might be the 137th District Assembly contest between incumbent Demond Meeks and City Councilmember Willie Lightfoot Jr.
Government & Politics
Presidential primary turnout low in Monroe County
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The Democratic and Republican parties each had around 7 percent participation on Tuesday.
Government & Politics
Driven apart by politics
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All participants in a new Rochester Beacon reader survey agree: Americans are polarized politically. Views vary, however, on why that’s so and what can be done about it.
Education
Fostering dialogue across divides
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Educator Nick D’Amuro will channel his passion for history, politics and bridging differences at a national conference on civics education on March 14.
Government & Politics
Rochester to get $25 million in anti-poverty funding
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The allocation to combat poverty was one of several funding announcements made by Gov. Kathy Hochul in Rochester Tuesday.
Government & Politics
Evans defends city’s reassessment process
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Responding to Councilmember Willie Lightfoot’s call to halt reassessments for a period of two years, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said “it is critical that we remain transparent and current” on actual property valuations in the city.