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New York could get $250M in opioid settlement with Sacklers, Purdue Pharma
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Money from the tentative agreement is likely to be used toward opioid addiction treatment and recovery programs.
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Robert Brooks’ son sues prison staffers, officials for father’s death
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The lawsuit, filed last week, alleges 15 prison staffers at Marcy caused Robert Brooks Sr.’s death on Dec. 10, either by beating him or failing to intervene.
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Public defenders argue their own case
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Locked in contract negotiations, the Monroe County Public Defender Union is pushing for better working conditions to improve their ability to defend clients.
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RPD’s deputy chief of community engagement moves on
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Keith Stith, who spent two years on the job in Rochester, has accepted a new position in New Jersey, his home state.
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Evans to sign Good Cause into law
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Mayor Malik Evans announced his intention to approve Good Cause eviction protections, kicking off a sensitive implementation that will rely on the court’s interpretations.
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On crime, Rochester turned the tide in 2024
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The number of homicides fell for the second straight year, and reported incidents were down across all categories.
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Judge orders Community Resource Collaborative to be liquidated
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The Rochester-based nonprofit misused American Rescue Plan Act funding intended for local organizations that help needy families access housing, food, and other essential services.
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Was the death of an inmate foretold?
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For years, there were red flags about violence by guards at Marcy Correctional Facility. Had they been heeded, would Robert Brooks still be alive?
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Diocese may contest fees rung up in bankruptcy
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In a court filing, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester said it “reserves the right to object” to fees paid to lawyers, consultants, and other professionals in the drawn-out case.
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Judge nixes DEC denial of Greenidge permit renewal
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The judge ruled, however, that the Department of Environmental Conservation has the authority to deny the renewal application for the power plant used for bitcoin mining and sent the matter back to the agency for further proceedings.