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POLITICS: Van White will not run for State Assembly
Citing unfinished business on the school board and family commitments, Van White says he will not run a primary against State Assembly member David Gantt this year. White attempted to challenge Gantt in 2010, but a court ruled that White did...
TAXES: Why the city doesn't collect on Sibley
Almost no topic raises as much anger and frustration locally than the money owed on the Sibley Building and why the city does not collect. Building owner Rochwil Associates, a limited liability company and subsidiary of Wilmorite, owes the...
Police oversight report expected in May or June
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Recent Comments
clint said:
Ms Fein, I believe some years ago, City interviewed then Deputy Mayor Jeff Carlson about this issue. It may be wise to republish his comments.
in TAXES: Why the city doesn't collect on Sibley
taxman said:
Mr. Walker is clearly trying to confuse the issue. Didn't the town of Irondequoit just threaten action against Congel for failing to make PILOT...
in TAXES: Why the city doesn't collect on Sibley
Urban Explorer said:
A few observations: First, as a public institution, MCC DOES have a responsibility to help revitalize the city. PRIVATE educational...
in INTERVIEW: MCC: fight or flight?
Urban Explorer said:
There is a plan. The 2003 Center City Master Plan specifically called for a traditional urban building at Main and Union where Fastrac now is. ...
in INTERVIEW: Designs on a better Rochester
Troll Whisperer said:
Mayoral control is going nowhere; the Senate will have none of it. (While they are at it, they should take it away from the execrable Bloomberg,...
in POLITICS: Van White will not run for State Assembly