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"If to be a citizen is not be a voter — then what better is a citizen of the U.S. than a subject of the British Empire — if the boast "I am an American citizen" — means only that I am bound to obey the law of the United States — What mockery!"

Susan B. Anthony Museum president calls newly discovered letter 'exciting'A letter written by Susan B. Anthony to President Ulysses S. Grant in 1872 was recently sold to a private collector. The letter was not previously known to scholars.www.wxxinews.org

This should say "alleged" undocumented immigrants. We have no reason to believe the federal government, which changes and ignores immigration statuses. When people are arrested, reporters are trained not to convict them. The consequences for getting this wrong are severe for the people involved.

Customs and Border Protection arrests group of undocumented immigrants in Albion ThursdayA group of undocumented immigrants were arrested on Thursday on a solar farm.www.whec.com

The city offers excellent programming to kids, but I was shocked to learn only three rec centers are open on Saturdays.

R-Centers offer space for Rochester teens - Rochester BeaconThe city reports a total of 100,000 visits at R-Center locations over the course of the summer.rochesterbeacon.com

It's easy for Conifer to say the 600 issues are "minor" and "routine." For the tenants, this is their home, and they aren't minor at all. This is the only way to get accountability - public scrutiny.

Rochester tenants rally outside Conifer Realty headquarters on University Ave, demand end to public fundingFed-up tenants rallied outside their landlord's headquarters on Thursday, calling on state and local leaders to stop giving money to Conifer Realty.www.whec.com

Congratulations to the North Winton Village Association for its first farmers market. It can only grow 🌱 from here!

If you're explaining, you're losing.

The Sheriff's office gave disgraced former Macedon Chief Fabian Rivera a second $20,000 contract to be director of a youth program. Again evading legislative approval. The other director did not get renewed. Background: rachbarnhart.substack.com/p/the-fabian...

The Fabian Rivera Situation Gets More ConcerningSheriff hired the Macedon sergeant who resigned after driving him homerachbarnhart.substack.com

Prudy has a lookalike friend this morning

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I just had a voter call and ask me why they didn't know about last night's Stonegarden vote. I said because the media didn't cover it. Only one outlet did after the vote. People want to know what's going on in legislative bodies before votes occur!

If Sheriff Baxter wasn't a Democrat, you would not see any Democrats voting for Stonegarden. Not one.

My remarks in Ways and Means when I voted no on Stonegarden grant funding and agreement with Customs and Border Patrol. I said in order to accept the funds, you have to trust President Trump and Sheriff Baxter. I trust neither. On Trump: 1/

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Congratulations to Jack's Extra Fancy! I walk there all the time. I don't get the Malort thing, though. 😂

Cozy neighborhood bar in Rochester named one of the best in U.S. | ExclusiveA popular Rochester neighborhood bar has been named one of the best in the country. Here's what you need to know before you go.www.democratandchronicle.com

Stonegarden passed out of Public Safety 5-4. President Yversha Roman could have stopped it, as she can vote on any committee, and she chose not to. Based on committee votes, last year only six Dems voted no. This year it appears only six Dems will vote yes.

All kids should have access to music education and instrument lessons.

Rochester arts grants take aim at city school music educationThree of the 12 programs tapped by the city grant program are focused on music education programs in city schools.www.wxxinews.org

D&C covered RG&E’s letter to Democratic caucus members regarding STAMP

RG&E can't determine impact of data center on ratepayersRG&E says STAMP data center upgrades won't be paid by ratepayers, but future impacts on electric bills remain uncertain.www.democratandchronicle.com

I spoke with @kellycheatle.bsky.social about Operation Stonegarden, today's vote and why I'm a no. www.facebook.com/reel/1043653...

Monroe County saw 3,900 closed cases, despite efforts from local government and nonprofits to warn people this was coming and provide technical assistance. A complete failure on all levels, starting with the Trump administration.

SNAP changes cause thousands of locals to lose benefitsFederal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program have left thousands of locals without benefits.www.wxxinews.org

Excited to support legislation creating a Monroe County animal abuse registry. But it really needs to be done at the state level to be more effective.

Monroe County lawmakers consider animal abuse registry to bar convicted abusers from petsMonroe County lawmakers consider a bipartisan Animal Abuse Registry listing adults convicted of animal cruelty and banning them from owning or adopting pets. Sponsor Jackie Smith notes other NY counti...13wham.com

Tomorrow, legislature committees are voting on an Operation Stonegarden grant. This is an easy no. rachbarnhart.substack.com/p/im-a-no-on...

If they get another raise, they should add calendar days.

Should the state Legislature meet year-round? Maybe. Will it? Don’t hold your breath.What even is a full-time legislature anyway?www.cityandstateny.com