Occupy O’Flynn

In their usual style, Republicans in the county legislature waited until the final moments of the 2012 budget debate before sneaking in a whopping raise for Sheriff Pat O’Flynn, who stands to add…

Bill Taylor Found Guilty

Republican candidate for District Attorney, Bill Taylor, was found guilty of violating two parts of the Fair Campaigns Pledge.  If Taylor can’t uphold his pledge to be fair in his campaign, how can…

Attorney General Subpoenas UTC

Upstate Telecommunications Corporation, the scandal-ridden LDC in charge of Monroe County’s $99 million IT contract, has been subpoenaed by Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. This action comes from the NYS Comptroller’s Audit of the…

More Bid Rigging for Friends?

This article was posted Saturday, October 8th by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle:  Rental car business sues Rochester airport over bid Written by David Andreatta Staff writer The operator of three rental car…

County Neglects to Notify Public on Sewage Issues

While the County spokesman claims that exceeding the discharge limit at the Van Lare treatment plant doesn’t impact the environment, shouldn’t the public have the right to know about it so they can…

Brooks Camp Editorial Right On Point

This is an editorial from the Messenger Post: Brooks camp must address allegations, set aside the spin Messenger Post Posted Oct 06, 2011 @ 11:43 AM Canandaigua, N.Y. — Why, oh why, do…

Questionable Ethics Disputed in $99M Technology Contract

Was the bid for a technology contract rigged? The Democrat and Chronicle reported in its article Monroe County’s response to the allegations of a rigged $99M and 16-year contract. Comments on their website were from, “how…

State Audit Blasts County Contract

A report released September 22, 2011 by the New York State Comptroller’s Office condemned the County of Monroe, saying the contract between the county and Upstate Telecommunications (UTC) LDC is wrought with favoritism…

$21,000 towards strippers, fancy restaurants and expensive cigars

Monroe County Airport Authority Director David Damelio resigned on January 3, 2011 after spending more than $21,000 of tax payer money on adult clubs, strippers, fancy restaurants and expensive cigars. Instead of implementing…

Finding a Downtown Campus for MCC: “I dont care if it takes 20 years..” -Maggie Brooks

Since the failure of the Renaissance Square project in August 2009, Monroe Community College (MCC), has been forced to search for a new downtown location. While there has been bipartisan support for a…