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RG&E billing inconsistencies and proposed rate hikes have caused a furor. While activists seek an implementation study for a public takeover of the utility, RG&E sees a solution in improved customer service and smart meters.
The “Get the Lead Out Together” campaign launched this week aims to create a comprehensive water service line inventory and aid replacement efforts.
The Rochester mayor, speaking at an event to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said his plan for overcoming systemic inequality includes increasing opportunities for home ownership, youth engagement, and entrepreneurship.
In a reader poll, 80 percent supported the indictment of Donald Trump, the first former or sitting U.S. president to face criminal charges.
The $550,201 allocated to Rochester is part of $3.2 million in grants from Living Cities, which aims to address the root causes of systemic inequity in U.S. cities.
The Office of Financial Empowerment offers resources to support financial wellness.
Under a new agreement, the quarterly bonus for full-time county employees and new hires will increase to $1,000 from $500 and will run through October 2024.
State Sen. Samra Brouk says Rochester is underfunded compared to other large upstate cities and needs additional state money to address the challenges of crime and poverty.
Crescent Map supporters voiced approval of a map announced late last week by County Executive Adam Bello, but a new salvo from their attorney has cast doubt on the compromise.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has until Nov. 20 to approve or veto the Crescent map approved by county lawmakers.