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Government & Politics

Monroe County’s high-stakes election

By WILL ASTOR | November 2, 2023

On Nov. 7, the county executive office and all 29 Legislature seats will be up for grabs. The election outcome could put full control of county government in the hands of Democrats or Republicans.

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Bello pulls ahead of Assini in contributions

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | October 11, 2023

The latest campaign disclosure reports show incumbent Adam Bello raised $150,000 and Republican challenger Mark Assini brought in $34,000 from July to October.

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Rochester Mayor appoints senior leaders

By SMRITI JACOB | September 26, 2023

Michael Burns and Patrick Beath will assume the roles of deputy mayor and corporation counsel, respectively, replacing Patrick Cunningham and Linda Kingsley, who will retire at the end of 2023. 

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Reilly wins leadership of Monroe County GOP

By WILL ASTOR | September 25, 2023

Pat Reilly received more than 50 percent of the votes from the county’s town Republican committee members.

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The contest to lead the county GOP

By WILL ASTOR | September 21, 2023

Three candidates are vying for the position of Monroe County Republican Committee chair. All cite the need to revitalize the flagging party but differ on how to do it.

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A question of money

By WILL ASTOR and JACOB SCHERMERHORN | June 29, 2023

Why was nearly $100,000 from a single super PAC with downstate roots poured into a town board primary race in Brighton?

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Legislature president loses primary race

By PAUL ERICSON | June 28, 2023

Incumbent Sabrina LaMar was defeated by challenger Rose Bonnick in the Democratic primary.

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Council allocates funds for feasibility study

By HENRY LITSKY | June 21, 2023

In a packed meeting Tuesday, City Council members voted to reserve $500,000 to examine possibilities for a public utility.

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A bid for change in the 27th

By WILL ASTOR | June 15, 2023

A newcomer to elective politics, Rose Bonnick hopes to unseat County Legislature President Sabrina LaMar. Do primary voters seek a change?

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Proposed gaming compact stirs casino debate

By JACOB SCHERMERHORN | June 12, 2023

Lawmakers are upset over a new state agreement in the works with the Seneca nation. It could add a license for a casino in the area.

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