Maggie Brooks

Monroe County Tightens Daycare Subsidies

13wham.com     Aug 4, 2008   3 related          

Come September 1, some Monroe County families will be greatly impacted by a change to daycare subsidies. County Executive Maggie Brooks announced Friday that the county is raising the income eligibility for daycare subsidies....                    

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County Daycare Cuts — Where’s The Accountability?

rochesterturning.com     Aug 4, 2008          

Ever notice how, with the Brooks administration, everything’s someone else’s fault? “Unfunded” mandates? The state’s fault. Funded mandates? The state’s fault: Some working families will likely lose their subsidized daycare...                    

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New concept for northeast Rochester, new executive director have potential to finish the job

democratandchronicle.com     Aug 4, 2008          

The name change is the first clue that what was envisioned years ago as the Rochester Children's Zone has been transformed. That's not necessarily a bad thing. Now as the Rochester Surround Care Community, or RSC2, the concept...                    

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Paterson spending hurts credibility

democratandchronicle.com     Aug 3, 2008          

Two recent stories give the appearance that Gov. Paterson is a "do as I say, not as I do" kind of leader. Paterson's misstep came when on Tuesday he made an impassioned plea during the evening news to his fellow New Yorkers...                    

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Monroe County Pensions & Paychecks & “Pockets of Fat”

rochesterturning.com     Aug 2, 2008          

From WHAM13, on pension double-dipping: Another example is Robert Wiesner, the husband of Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks. Wiesner’s pension from his job at the Rochester Police Department is $61,673.14. He earns more...                    

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Maggie Brooks–it’s all about the kids…NOT!

rochesterturning.com     Aug 1, 2008   1 related          

Last Wednesday (7/24/08), as a 20+ year volunteer with Rochester’s Rotary Sunshine Camp, I was invited to attend the annual Reunion/Celebration Dinner and Camp Carnival. R. S. C. has been at their Rush Location since 1973...                    

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Mayor Among Many Who "Double-Dip"

13wham.com     Jul 31, 2008          

– When Robert Duffy retired from his job as police chief in 2005, he began receiving his $70,254.89 annual pension. It’s allowed in New York State as long as workers under 65 don’t earn more than $30,000 a year. Monroe County...                    

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Paterson and cutting State Spending

rochesterturning.com     Jul 31, 2008          

I’ll admit to not being on top of Governor Paterson’s remarks - but I got a sense yesterday when my mother (Hi Mom) whom I saw yesterday afternoon expressed troubling concern about the state of NY and its financial woes. I...                    

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RenSquare approval process begins today

democratandchronicle.com     Jul 31, 2008          

Planners to submit application to feds, but money issues remain Jill Terreri • Staff writer • July 31, 2008 Renaissance Square planners will reach a long-sought goal today when they submit a 3-inch thick application to the...                    

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Local Leaders Concerned with State Cuts and Mandates

13wham.com     Jul 30, 2008   1 related          

Rochester, N.Y. -- Local leaders are worried that they're going to have to solve the budget mess on their own. If the state cuts seven percent funding across the board, that would mean a seven percent reduction in aid to cities...                    

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