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Published 6 hours agoMedina trustee says better property maintenance would take village from a ‘B’ to an ‘A’
Resident says many people can’t afford roof projects, other costly repairs MEDINA – A village trustee said he wants to see more progress in the village with property owners fixing leaking roofs, painting buildings and tending to other property maintenance. Jeff Wagner, a Village…
Rochester Beacon
Published 8 hours agoRural NY health care providers to get $76 million in federal funds
The funds, delivered through the Rural Health Transformation Program, will support coordinated care and technology modernization.
Livingston County Welcomes Macauley as New Deputy County Administrator
GENESEO, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2026 — Macauley will work closely with the board and county administrator overseeing and supporting the County’s budget and finances, coordinating operations across County departments, and helping guide major initiatives.
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Published September 04Gillibrand to introduce bill in Senate to ban renaming of Lake Ontario
‘The president should stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs for New York families.’ Another bill will soon be introduced in Congress about the official name for Lake Ontario, as recognized by the federal government. U.S.…
Orleans Hub
Published September 03Public safety policies should be based on fairness, grounded in data
Editor: Promoting public safety is the goal of all public servants, regardless of Democratic, Republican, or Independent. Since crime is a complex phenomenon, promoting public safety requires serious, thoughtful analysis grounded in data and fairness for the communities and the…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Displacement doesn’t work
City officials should stop trying to make sweeps appear more compassionate. If Rochester wants fewer encampments, then house the people living in them.
Rochester Beacon
Published September 02Court upholds Rochester’s sanctuary city status
A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit against the city, which first adopted a sanctuary city policy four decades ago.
Garbage/ Brush pickup for Labor Day week
Due to the Labor Day holiday being on Monday September 7th all pickups will be delayed by one day in each ward for the week of 9/7/2026 - 9/11/2026
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Published September 01Medina village seeks big increase for ambulance service from 3 towns
Some village officials say hike from $35,000 to $135,000 for each town ‘not enough’ MEDINA – Village officials will be asking the towns of Ridgeway, Shelby and Yates to contribute $135,000 each in 2027 towards the ambulance service provided by the Medina Fire Department. That is…
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Published September 01Florida congressman introduces legislation in House to change name of Lake Ontario
‘I’m a proud American, and I’ve always believed there’s nothing wrong with a little more American pride. So I figured, why stop at the Gulf? Lake America sounds a whole lot better.’ – Congressman Jimmy Patronis Jr. A Florida congressman introduced legislation in the House of…
Rochester Beacon
Published September 01In Brighton, a Nativity scene becomes a constitutional fight
A town resident’s attempts to erect a Christmas Nativity scene in Twelve Corners town square, similar to Jewish and Muslim holiday displays, were met with silence from Town Hall. Now, he has sued the town, alleging violation of his rights to free speech, free exercise of…
Times of Wayne County
Published August 29Palmyra Police Chief resigns under pressure
Palmyra Village Police Chief Kyle DiNardo began his job in 2022, and it came to an unsavory end on Wednesday (8/26) evening with a resignation letter given to Palmyra Village Mayor Rick Perry. "Effective today, Chief Kyle DiNardo has resigned from the Palmyra Police Department. I…