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.
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By hiring Dhimant Master for the new role, Rochester joins a select group of municipalities nationwide.
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.”
The recently completed legislative session brought millions of dollars in anti-poverty aid and other funding to the region.
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.
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.
The Democratic and Republican parties each had around 7 percent participation on Tuesday.
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.
Educator Nick D’Amuro will channel his passion for history, politics and bridging differences at a national conference on civics education on March 14.
The allocation to combat poverty was one of several funding announcements made by Gov. Kathy Hochul in Rochester Tuesday.
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.