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New York’s Secrecy Rule on Assisted Living Closures Must End
When an operator files a plan with the state to close an assisted living facility, it's not allowed to tell residents.
16 hrs ago
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New York’s Secrecy Rule on Assisted Living Closures Must End
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The Last to Know
Evictions, a Quiet Deal, and the Questions No One Asked Until It Was Too Late
Jul 9
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The Last to Know
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June 2025
Takeaways from Rochester's Primary
Low turnout, missed chances for progressives, and what it will take to change the game
Jun 25
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Takeaways from Rochester's Primary
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FOIL'd No More!
New law sets deadlines for government agencies to fulfill open records requests—for the first time ever.
Jun 24
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FOIL'd No More!
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Joe Morelle Voted to Thank ICE
The congressman is trying to play to all sides.
Jun 20
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Joe Morelle Voted to Thank ICE
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"We actually have no idea what we’re voting on.”
A resolution to spend ARPA funds did not list the entity getting the grant.
Jun 12
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"We actually have no idea what we’re voting on.”
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Yes, Mayor Evans Does Answer to City Council
The future of Rochester's City Council is on the ballot.
Jun 10
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Yes, Mayor Evans Does Answer to City Council
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Checking In: June News & Highlights
My June newsletter to constituents.
Jun 9
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Checking In: June News & Highlights
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Accountability At-Large
At-large seats on City Council were created 100 years ago. They need to go away.
Jun 8
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Accountability At-Large
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May 2025
$244K Today, $1.8 Million Tomorrow
The public sees one number. The vendor gets another. And the Legislature doesn’t get a second vote.
May 24
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$244K Today, $1.8 Million Tomorrow
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The County That Says No
8 in 10 people who apply for benefits in Monroe County are denied.
May 15
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The County That Says No
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Advocates Won Free Calls in Jail. Last Night, the County Took Them Away.
Monroe County's new Securus contract shifts costs back onto families and squanders a chance to lead with justice, transparency and accountability
May 14
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Advocates Won Free Calls in Jail. Last Night, the County Took Them Away.
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