Government & Politics
The emerging battle for District 24
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Three Democratic hopefuls are running to challenge Trump-aligned Rep. Claudia Tenney in 2026 in a recently redrawn district that has been a GOP stronghold.
Government & Politics
Rochester to update climate action plans
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The project will set new greenhouse gas reduction goals for the city and outline additional strategies.
Government & Politics
Did money matter in the mayoral primary?
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An analysis of the 2025 Rochester Democratic mayoral primary shows record spending by the three candidates but the lowest number of voters going to the polls in two decades.
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.
Government & Politics
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.
Government & Politics
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.
Government & Politics
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.
Government & Politics
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.
Government & Politics
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.