Government & Politics
Evans issues upbeat progress report
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The mayor, reviewing his first seven months in office, believes Rochester is on the cusp of becoming one of the nation’s great cities.
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The mayor, reviewing his first seven months in office, believes Rochester is on the cusp of becoming one of the nation’s great cities.
The Monroe County Water Authority answers every call during business hours with a live customer service rep—and does it within 12 seconds. Why can’t other businesses do the same?
The program, which is the first of its kind in New York, allows violators willing to plead down to a lesser offense to do so online.
Kathy Hochul, the first woman to win a major-party gubernatorial nomination in New York, will face Republican Lee Zeldin this fall. Both primaries were marked by low turnout.
The Democrat, who became president of the Monroe County Legislature after joining the Republican Caucus, says she wants to foster a bipartisan spirit. The task of devising a new redistricting plan is her first test.
The funds are part of a $172.5 million commitment for area projects announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul today.
The Democrats’ caucus picks an all-women leadership team, but Sabrina LaMar’s absence underscores the division that remains in the party.
In his inaugural speech, the city’s new mayor told the community that “together we will chart a path that will build a bridge to Rochester’s future.”
Starting Monday, all businesses and venues statewide must implement a mask requirement or require proof of fully vaccinated status.
The mayor-elect announced the appointment of Chief of Staff Tamara Mayberry and 12 others.