Politics

New York voters overwhelmingly believe the recent influx of migrants in the state is a serious problem, according to a Siena College poll released Tuesday morning. The poll found 82% of voters found the migrant situation that has plagued the state since May to be a serious problem, with a slim majority — 54% — […]

The ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition seeks to end gun violence in Rochester by bringing attention to the causes and effects of gun violence and promoting quality of life in Rochester’s neighborhoods. The Coalition is made up of community partners and stakeholders who are already working to end gun violence using three unified tools: to […]

Three months since construction began on their new stadium, the Buffalo Bills are already facing a potential cash crunch with the latest projections having the team on the hook for as much as $300 million in cost overruns, four people with direct knowledge or who were briefed on the financial details told The Associated Press this […]

The Monroe County Legislature passed a law that will “ban the box” on county employment applications. It’s called the Monroe County Fair Chance Employment Act. The law will ban a question on county job applications that asks if you’ve ever committed a felony or crime. The legislature says it will help the county fill an […]

City of Rochester races Democratic Party race for City Court Judge CONSTANCE A PATTERSON, 39% (winner) JACK ELLIOTT, 35% (winner) CAMPBELL P ROTH, 26% Democratic Party races for City Council EAST DISTRICT MARY LUPIEN, 58% (winner) PAUL D CONROW, 42% NORTHEAST DISTRICT MICHAEL A PATTERSON, 56% (winner) CHIARA SMITH, 44% NORTHWEST DISTRICT BRIDGET A MONROE, […]

Today is the primary election day in New York State, including several significant races. The polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. Candidates will be competing for nominations in seven districts of the Monroe County Legislature.There are Democratic nominations at stake for four seats in the Rochester City Council and four positions in the […]

The Rochester City Council approved the Mayor’s $675 million 2023-24 City Budget by a 5-4 vote.  Councilmembers Gruber, Harris, Lightfoot, Patterson and President Meléndez voted in favor of the budget, and Councilmembers Martin, Peo, Smith and Vice President Lupien voted against the budget. Prior to the budget passage, Council voted to add four new Resolutions […]

After the state Assembly chose not to move forward with a vote on the proposal for a casino controversy in Rochester. The Seneca Nation released a statement, the Seneca Nation saying the blame for keeping Rochester officials out of the loop lies directly with the governor, the Assembly and the Senate. The Senecas are now imploring […]

This week Mayor Malik Evans announced the launch of Rochester’s Guaranteed Basic Income program. The pilot program that would give $500 a month to around 350 families. Starting Thursday, June 22 at 10 a.m. with an application form, and will be available for one week. To qualify applicants must: Be 18 years of age or […]

Early voting is set to begin this upcoming Saturday June 17th and June 25th, they will be able to access any of Monroe County’s early polling sites. They will check in, receive the ballot with candidates representing their district, and they will be able to cast their ballot — the same as they would on […]