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The results are in from Tuesday night's Democratic primary. Incumbent Rochester Mayor Malik Evans advances to the November general election, as will five candidates for Rochester City Council: LaShunda Leslie-Smith; Chiara “Kee Kee” Smith; and incumbents Stanley Martin; current council president Miguel Melendez; and Mitch Gruber. This hour, we focus on the city council race. Guest host Gino Fanelli talks with the winners about their vision for the future of the city and the work they aim to do if they win in November. Our guests:  Mitch Gruber, current member of Rochester City Council and winner of the Democratic primary LaShunda Leslie-Smith, winner of the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council Miguel Meléndez, Jr., current president of Rochester City Council and winner of the Democratic primary Stanley Martin, current member of Rochester City Council and winner of the Democratic primary Chiara "Kee Kee" Smith, winner of the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council

An interview between Senator Ted Cruz and Tucker Carlson got nasty when Carlson accused Cruz of wanting to enter wars against countries he knows nothing about. Cruz countered that the United States has an obligation to work alongside Israel against Iran. Jose Peo served from 2000 to 2004 in the U.S. Army, and he says that experience has pushed him into the “no more wars” camp. He explains how this growing group sees American intervention. In studio:Jose Peo, U.S. Army veteran, former member of Rochester City Council, and community advocate

Bob talks about the man who hit a RPD cruiser head on and his release by Judge Van White, the family of Messiah Nantwi filing a civil rights lawsuit against the state and officers that murdered him, a local news screw up, the RG&E "If You Smell Gas" ads, the course of events Saturday morning with the Minnesota political assassin, and Bob gives his endorsements for Rochester City Council.

It's the final discussion in our five-part series with candidates running in the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council. Early voting begins Saturday, June 14, and our goal on "Connections" is to help voters feel informed as they head to the polls. We talk to the candidates about their platforms, priorities, and their perspectives on a range of issues affecting the city. In studio: Stanley Martin, candidate for Rochester City Council  Miguel Meléndez, Jr., candidate for Rochester City Council  Niner Davis, candidate for Rochester City Council

Rochester City Council candidates in the Democratic primary, part 4In our second hour, we welcome candidates in the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council. It's part four of five in our series, where we give candidates the opportunity to discuss their backgrounds, platforms, and priorities for office, and answer questions from community members. Our guests: Ann Lewis, candidate for Rochester City Council  Mitch Gruber, candidate for Rochester City Council  *Note: Tonya Noel Stevens was scheduled to join this discussion, but her team has since notified WXXI that she has decided to step away from the campaign.

We continue our series of conversations with candidates running in the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council. Each discussion is an opportunity for the candidates to share their platforms and priorities for office, and to answer questions from community members. This is part three of five in our series. Our guests: Victor Sanchez, candidate for Rochester City Council Kelly Cheatle, candidate for Rochester City Council Luis Aponte, candidate for Rochester City Council

We continue our series of conversations with candidates running in the Democratic primary for Rochester City Council. We've invited all of the candidates in that race to join us on the talk show to discuss their platforms and priorities and to answer questions from community members. This is part two in our series. In studio: Clifford Florence Jr., candidate for Rochester City Council LaShunda Leslie-Smith, D.S.W., candidate for Rochester City Council Josie McClary, candidate for Rochester City Council

Some members of Rochester City Council contend that last year's budget allocated funds that could have been used to study a potential public utility. For those who don't love the service from RG&E, this has been a big issue for years. Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said last week on "Connections" that he is not trying to block a public utility, but he wants the county to share the cost of a study. Our guests explain why they think the timeline should speed up. In studio: Mary Lupien, member of Rochester City Council  Michi Cole Wenderlich, campaign and policy coordinator for Metro Justice

Local Democrats will see a number of candidates for Rochester City Council on their primary ballot next month. We've invited all of the candidates in that race to join us on the talk show to discuss their platforms and priorities and to answer questions from community members. This is part one in our series. In studio:  Miquel Powell, candidate for Rochester City Council  Chiara "Kee Kee" Smith, candidate for Rochester City Council Kevin Stewart, candidate for Rochester City Council 

We continue our series of conversations with candidates running in the June Democratic primary. This hour, we sit down with Mary Lupien, candidate for Rochester Mayor. Lupien is a current member of Rochester City Council whose priorities for office include guaranteed basic income, access to safe and affordable housing, community responder programs, and funding for youth programs. She joins us in the studio to discuss her background and her platform, and she answers our questions and yours. In studio:Mary Lupien, candidate for Rochester mayor

"The houses, offices and businesses that might one day populate what is today the Inner Loop highway could tap into a massive geothermal field rivaling the largest systems of its type in New York." That's according to reporting by WXXI's Gino Fanelli. Geothermal energy uses heat from the earth's crust as a source of heating and cooling; it's more climate-friendly than fossil fuels. Rochester City Council has approved funding to study the potential project. This hour, we talk through what the work would entail, the costs and benefits, and — if approved — what the project would mean for developing the area. Our guests: Gino Fanelli, investigations and City Hall reporter for WXXI News Mitch Gruber, member of Rochester City Council John M. Duchesneau, general manager of Rochester District Heating Cooperative Ryan Macauley, chief financial officer for Rochester District Heating Cooperative Bill Coe, vice president of EMCOR Services Betlem

Bob reads a message from Rochester City Council, Bob talks about a traumatic injury that was incurred in a fight at Greece Arcadia, and Bob takes calls.

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton talks about the new makeup of the City Council after the November election and a leadership post on the National League of Cities.

Tom and Andy discuss a rather scathing news article concerning Minnesota's Governor that was published by CNN and the listener chimes in about a Twin Cities-based group's decision to campaign on behalf of some candidates for Rochester City Council.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, August 26, 2024, we explore the Good Cause Eviction Law and learn why the minority bloc on Rochester City Council thinks it will help ease the housing crisis.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, May 6, 2024, three members of the Rochester City Council majority group join us to discuss why they signed the "Pact with the People" report.

So, here's the tea: Congress has passed a bill that essentially says, "Hey ByteDance, either sell TikTok or get ready for a nationwide ban." Why, you ask? Well, apparently, some folks in Washington are worried that the Chinese government might use TikTok to collect sensitive data on Americans or spread propaganda. I mean, sure, valid concerns, but have they seen the state of American social media lately? Now, ByteDance has a tough choice to make: sell their golden goose or risk losing access to the U.S. market entirely. But here's where it gets juicy - TikTok is planning to fight back in court, arguing that a forced sale could violate users' free speech rights. I can just imagine the legal battle now: "Your honor, how will Americans express themselves without the ability to lip-sync to 'Savage' while doing the Renegade dance?" Even if ByteDance decides to sell, finding a buyer won't be a cakewalk. We're talking about a price tag that could make Jeff Bezos's eyes water. Plus, any potential buyer would have to pass the government's sniff test. It's like trying to find a date on Tinder, but instead of swiping right, you've got to get Uncle Sam's approval. But wait, there's more! China might just swoop in and block the whole thing. They've already hinted that they're not too keen on the idea of selling TikTok. It's like watching a high-stakes game of chess, but instead of pawns and rooks, we've got algorithms and national security concerns. And let's not forget about the poor TikTok employees caught in the middle of this mess. They're scattered across the globe, using ByteDance software to communicate, and now they might have to learn how to use Slack or something. The horror! Meanwhile, over in the land of upstate New York, we've got a district attorney who apparently thinks traffic laws are just suggestions. Sandra Doorley was caught on bodycam footage calling a police officer "an a--hole" for having the audacity to pull her over for speeding. Classy move, Sandra. But here's where it gets even better: the Rochester City Council is now asking Attorney General Letitia James to investigate Doorley's behavior. They're questioning her fitness to serve as District Attorney, and honestly, I can't blame them. I mean, if you can't handle getting a speeding ticket without throwing a tantrum, how are you supposed to handle, you know, actual crime? The council members are arguing that public officials should be held to the highest standards of ethics and accountability and that Doorley's behavior undermines the credibility of the justice system. In other words, they're saying, "Hey Sandra, maybe don't be a jerk to the cops when you're supposed to be upholding the law." So, there you have it, folks. A tale of two stories - one involving billions of dollars, national security, and the fate of a beloved social media app, and the other involving a district attorney who apparently missed the memo on basic decency. It's like watching a soap opera, but instead of love triangles and evil twins, we've got geopolitical tensions and traffic violations. As always, thanks for tuning in to the "What are We Doing" podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with your friends. And if you're feeling extra spicy, leave us a comment with your thoughts on the TikTok debacle or Sandra Doorley's bad behavior. Until next time, stay weird and stay informed! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-are-we-doing-pod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/what-are-we-doing-pod/support

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton talks about a recent joint meeting of the Rochester City Council and Olmsted County Board to formulate a community-wide response to homelessness. Mayor Norton also discusses improvements and other changes planned for Silver Lake Park.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, February 1, 2024, we talk with the new president of the Monroe County Legislature, Yversha Roman; new majority leader, Legislator Michael Yudelson; and the newly re-elected president of Rochester City Council, Miguel Meléndez.

Tom and Andy talk about the City Council decision, The Penn State Resignations, Hunter Biden's Refusal to Answer to a House Subpoena, and a bunch of other issues

Rochester City Council member Shaun Palmer discusses Mayo Clinic's new five-year plan for projects in downtown Rochester, shares additional information concerning the sales tax extension proposal, and talks about his visit to a unique redevelopment project in Hastings.

The Greece Central School District is joining a national legal fight to hold social media companies responsible for student struggles with mental health, city funding for downtown and other neighborhood ambassadors is on hold as Rochester City Council seeks more clarity from the Evans administration, and Governor Kathy Hochul signed a slate of bills that expand voting access across the state.

In the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 30, 2023, we discuss the recently passed city budget with members of Rochester City Council.

Tom and Andy talk about the Rochester City Council's recent discussions about the park, along with the situation in Russia, and bean bag shotguns.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, we talk with Mayor Malik Evans, Rochester City Council President Miguel Meléndez, Jr. and Councilmember Mitch Gruber about the city's budget.

Despite some hotly contested primary races in Monroe County voter turnout is still expected to be low, the Rochester City Council has flexed a long-unused power in this year's budget cycle, and New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says New York's financial condition is okay for now but looks very problematic going forward.

Members of the Rochester City Council unanimously approved funding to study forming a municipal utility and cutting ties with Rochester Gas and Electric, the Breast Cancer Coalition awarded $100,000 to help fund breast cancer research, and an official with the Office of Cannabis Management says they are making significant process in paving the way for dispensaries to open around the state.

In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 16, 2023, we talk with Barbara Rivera, a candidate running in the primary for Rochester City Council's South District.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 16, 2023, we talk with Chiara "Kee-Kee" Smith, a candidate running in the primary for Rochester City Council's Northeast District.

In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, June 9, 2023, we talk with Bridget Monroe, candidate in the 2023 primary for Rochester City Council's Northwest District.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, June 5, 2023, we talk to the primary candidates for Rochester City Council's East District.

Pistol permit applications in Monroe and other nearby counties have fallen dramatically this year, Rochester City Council will vote this month on a package of bills to hold slumlords accountable, state and local agencies are keeping a close eye on Lake Ontario's water levels in recent weeks following prolonged rainfall throughout the Great Lakes.

Rochester City Council approves legislation granting $4,000 payments to all police officers on staff between 2020 and 2022; county health officials confirm that a fox that bit six people in Brighton last Friday tested positive for rabies; and a local addiction treatment agency has received just over half a million dollars in state funding to expand its programming.

Rochester City Council is expected to put aside a million dollars for a community-based anti-violence initiative, Turkish students at Binghamton University come together to mourn and raise funds for earthquake relief, Rochester's R-Centers are shifting to a daytime schedule to accommodate February break.

Staff at Seneca Park Zoo are mourning the loss of one of their giraffes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announces a slew of state spending commitments to Finger Lakes projects. Rochester City Council is set to vote on a plan to build new shelters at the city's only sanctioned homeless encampment.

Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1973: Minnesota Vikings draft Chuck Foreman Breaking a barrier: Bryttany Wener is the Lake City Police Department's first full-time female officer Sylwia Bujak Oliver, 125 Live executive director, becomes a U.S. citizen 7 takeaways from Rochester City Council's library review Kasson-Mantorville grad Brendan Knoll will get another shot to pitch in pro ball

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Thursday, January 12, 2023, two City Council members join the program to discuss violence and public safety, the Police Accountability Board, housing and more.

Stories in this episode: Day in History: 1922: Growing need for music teachers Multiple agencies come together to fight child sexual abuse material 7 updates provided during Rochester City Council's first-ever bus tour Harmony Telephone Company bringing fiber internet to Harmony amid federal, state push for broadband expansion Mayo grad Goetz gets shot to pitch in Northwoods League The Post Bulletin is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Mayor Malik Evans and members of Rochester City Council discuss the city's recently passed budget.

Stories mentioned in this episode: Day in History: 1947: 10,000 visitors visit Spring Grove Rochester's K9 Ninja advances on to American Ninja Warrior semifinals Rochester cutting fees at city pools Rochester City Council candidate attended Jan. 6 rally that led to Capitol riot PB Golfers of the Year Windhorst Knudsen, Larson made their marks on state level The Post Bulletin is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Friday, April 8, 2022, Rochester City Council recently voted against Good Cause Eviction legislation. Our guests discuss the "good cause" landscape and where it might go next.

A live panel discussion titled "Fighting Food Insecurity With Local Foods" from the 40th annual Agweek Farm Show in Rochester on March 8-9. Agweek reporter Noah Fish moderates a conversation with Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick of the Rochester City Council, Amanda Nigon-Crowley of the Village Agriculture Cooperative and Anna Oldenburg with Olmsted County Public Health Services.

Stories mentioned in this episode: Day in History: 1947: College should not be “four years of subsidized irresponsibility” It's about to get spicy in Rochester 7 things to know about proposed map of new Rochester City Council wards Another point for the pint Lourdes grateful for another state tournament shot

Rochester City Council joins the show today to go deep on the housing situation in Rochester

We have a conversation with Rochester City Council candidate Ann Lewis. We talk with her about her platform and priorities.

Election Day is a little more than a week away, and voters across the City of Rochester are considering the candidates for Rochester City Council. There are 12 candidates running for five at-large seats. This is our final discussion with the candidates.

We begin the hour with a conversation about priorities for Rochester with City Council candidate Stanley Martin. Our goal is to talk with all of the Council candidates on the ballot prior to Election Day.

We continue our conversations with candidates for Rochester City Council. We've invited every candidate on the ballot to talk about their priorities for the city.

We continue our series of conversations with candidates for Rochester City Council. Our goal is to talk with all interested candidates on the ballot prior to Election Day. This hour, we hear from Jasmin Reggler and Kim Smith about their backgrounds, platforms, and priorities for Rochester.

We begin our series of interviews with candidates for Rochester City Council. There are ten candidates vying for five at-large seats. Our goal is to talk to all of them prior to Election Day about their background, platforms, and priorities for office.