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Two Pittsford town justices are among the elected officials who will be sworn into office today. Justices John E. Bernacki Jr. and William K. Taylor, both of whom ran unopposed for four-year seats in November, will be sworn in during ...

Sooner or later, someone Richmond Town Justice Edward P. Loux has known would be bound to appear before him in his courtroom in this Ontario County town of a few thousand people on Honeoye Lake. And, as the story goes, ...

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“The State of Rochester” booklet has been released to provide a snapshot of the status of the city’s financial outlook, infrastructure, budget, public projects, public safety and more. The report summarizes Rochester’s general census information, economic conditions, housing units, city ...

City Hall, neighborhood service centers and other city administrative offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday. Other city services will be affected by the holiday schedule. Refuse and recycling collection will be on regular ...

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Mayor Thomas S. Richards announced the results of the public vote for the “Voice of the Citizen” Budgeting for Public Safety initiative in a release. The Southwest quadrant winner was the Jobs for Life career and community education program, which ...

Paul Holahan, commissioner of the city’s Department of Environmental Services, was awarded the 2013 Colleague and Friend Award by the Joseph Avenue Business Association, according to a release from the city. The association is comprised of approximately 30 business owners ...

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A free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St. The festivities will kick off with a dance party featuring Jimmy C’s Music Machine. Kid-friendly ...

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A new fire chief is among the latest in a series of personnel moves at City Hall, as the administration of Mayor-elect Lovely A. Warren takes shape. Deputy Fire Chief John P. Schreiber, who began his career with the department ...

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A Rochester official is leaving City Hall for Greece Town Hall. Paul M. Holahan will serve as finance director for the town after his appointment becomes effective Jan. 1, 2014, according to Supervisor-elect Bill Reilich. Holahan most recently served as ...

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Mark Siwiec, a Rochester real estate agent, was approved by Rochester City Council on Dec. 17 for a $115,000 grant and $285,000 low-interest loan to renovate 45 Vick Park A. The money will be used to transform the building from ...

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ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo vetoed legislation that would have guaranteed job leaves for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers during emergencies and another bill that would have extended coverage for their injuries in the line of duty outside the areas ...

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T. Andrew Brown lives in the city. He loves the city. So when he was asked to serve as corporation counsel and lead the city’s law department, Brown accepted because it offered a chance to serve the city. “Any time ...

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