Rochester Beacon (https://rochesterbeacon.com/category/justice-safety/page/5/)
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.
Locked in contract negotiations, the Monroe County Public Defender Union is pushing for better working conditions to improve their ability to defend clients.
Keith Stith, who spent two years on the job in Rochester, has accepted a new position in New Jersey, his home state.
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.
The number of homicides fell for the second straight year, and reported incidents were down across all categories.
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.
For years, there were red flags about violence by guards at Marcy Correctional Facility. Had they been heeded, would Robert Brooks still be alive?
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.
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.
Nearly 15 percent of the Rochester Police Department slots for sworn personnel are unfilled, boosting overtime costs and straining morale. Along with recruitment challenges, retirements have outpaced new hires.