Mayor Malik Evans touts "a resilient Rochester" in his state of the city address; state leaders indicate progress in New York budget talks; and Gov. Hochul has a new plan to tax the wealthy.

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New York state budget negotiations devolve into an argument over who's beholden to special interests; Rochester firefighters investigate a house explosion; and a local university responds to a growing shortage of special education teachers.
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A proposal to build affordable townhouses in Rochester’s East End sparks controversy; the town of Henrietta installs bike boulevards; and what's next for New York's legalized cannabis market?

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Advocates push for more funding for mental health care; a federal grant is expected to bring better dental health to Rochesterians in need; and an activist weighs in on the fate of New York's climate goals.

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State lawmakers are looking at solutions to stem a decline in volunteer firefighters, there are sensory-friendly DMV appointments this weekend for certain services, and a local attorney offers his take on a landmark ruling involving social media.

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Next year might bring more tourists to the port of Rochester; a new program helps Rochester residents get smarter about money; and local breast cancer advocates demand action from Congress.

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