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Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has appointed County Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza to a second six-year-term. Dr. Mendoza was first appointed by Bello’s predecessor, Cheryl Dinolfo. He shepherded the county through the Coronavirus pandemic, and Bello said he’s been a steadfast partner and leader for the health and safety of Monroe County residents. Dr. […]
A 14-year-veteran of the Rochester Fire Department has filed notice of intent to sue the department and the city after he was allegedly forced to attend a party last month that featured racist tropes making fun of Juneteenth and at least one local elected official. Firefighter Jerrod Jones and supporters stood on the steps of […]
Rochester police have identified the man shot to death on Roycroft Drive late Tuesday night as 26-year-old Kenneth Johnson. He was Rochester’s 48th homicide of the year and the third man to be fatally shot in three nights. Police say they were called to Roycroft Drive about 10:30 Tuesday night and found Johnson, who died […]