Monroe County Executive Adam Bello says social distancing has helped hold the COVID-19 disease in check locally, but adds that the community must now maintain its efforts. He said non-essential businesses that stay open are now risking a $1,000 fine, but he stopped short of saying people who continue to gather in groups would face […]
Governor Andrew Cuomo says the COVID-19 pandemic won’t really be over until there’s a working vaccine, and experts say that’s a year away. Nonetheless, the governor spoke of reopening the economy during his daily briefing on Monday. He said it will be done gradually, coordinated regionally with the surrounding states and will be a delicate […]
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren called Monday for Rochester to pull together, and for everyone to think twice before engaging in an act of violence. At the same time, Rochester Police Chief La’Ron Singletary said he will target additional officers and resources into parts of the city where violence has taken place, and target people who […]