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Hypocrisy, that's what you get with Donald Trump. Mail-in voting is secure and I'll continue to fight to protect it for American voters.

In three weeks, Trump has spent nearly $25 billion on his war in Iran. That's a lot of money that could have been used here at home to support American families.

Penfield boys basketball wins program's first state title

Excited to see this impressive team make school history! Congratulations to the Penfield boys basketball program on their state championship.

Penfield boys basketball is atop the state. The Patriots took down Section II’s Amsterdam, 62-54, to win their first-ever NYSPHSAA Championship. With tears filling his eyes, Penfield head coach Jason ...

Instead of accepting the bipartisan agreement that would restore funding for TSA, President Trump wants to tie this issue to his desire to make it harder for Americans to vote. It's clear voter supression is his number one priority, not advancing the interests of the American people.

2026 Winners | New York State Craft Beer Competition

Congratulations to our local breweries who took home medals at the 2026 NYS Craft Beer Competition! Rochester is proud to have hosted the event and be home to so many innovative brewers paving the way in the industry.

The NYS Craft Beer Competition is the largest state-level competition in US and a celebration of the New York State craft beer community. Produced by the New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA) & Raise a Glass Foundation.

Trump just voted by a method he calls ‘mail-in cheating’

Voting by mail is safe and secure; we know this, and evidently, so does President Trump!

The president’s decision to vote by mail comes as he pushes a sweeping bill to reform balloting nationwide, including restrictions on mail-in voting.

Join me live tonight around 5:30 pm on CNN'S The Lead to talk about about the SAVE America Act and Republicans’ attempted takeover of elections.

Supreme Court to hear arguments over meaning of ‘Election Day’

We cannot let the president's unhinged conspiracy theories stop the verdict of the American people. Donald Trump doesn't trust American voters and will do anything to undermine free and fair elections.

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over what the phrase “Election Day” means and whether states can accept ballots in federal elections that arrive after that date. Republicans challeng...

Rochester gas prices rose 23.2 cents in last week; report

Our families need relief, they cannot continue paying the cost of Trump's war.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) -- Gas prices have increased again in the Rochester area, according to GasBuddy's latest report. According to the report, Rochester's gas prices rose 23.2 cents pe...

2 pilots killed in collision between jet and vehicle at LaGuardia Airport

The crash at LaGuardia this morning is devastating. I'm praying for the victims and their families, and I'm grateful to the first responders who put themselves at risk to save others.

41 passengers were taken to hospitals following the crash.

Joe Morelle@morelle.house.govMar 22(source)

Despite what Donald Trump may want you to think, voting is a fundamental right. It's not a privilege to be handed out.

Joe Morelle@morelle.house.govMar 22(source)

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Joe Morelle@morelle.house.govMar 21(source)

In what universe does this make sense? A MAGA crazed, election-denier is neglecting his duty to fight crime to ‘hand count ’ the already audited results of California’s last election. We know Trump can’t accept 2020 but please get the mental health you need. And spare the rest of us.

California election probe by Riverside sheriff draws state scrutiny

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a GOP candidate for California governor, is pushing ahead with an investigation into vote counts.

Joe Morelle@morelle.house.govMar 21(source)

It's National Rosie the Riveter Day! Last year, I had the honor of recognizing Mary Masciangelo, one of Rochester's own Rosies. Today, we celebrate women like Mary who stepped up to strengthen our nation and break barriers in the workforce during WWII.

Joe Morelle@morelle.house.govMar 21(source)

On this day in 1965, the Selma-to-Montgomery march for voting rights began. This moment in history calls on all of us. The right to vote must never be taken for granted. As the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, I’m fighting to protect our elections for every American.

The SAVE America Act is not about voter ID. It's about giving your private information to the Department of Homeland Security, purging voters, and making it harder to vote. We will not allow that.

State provides $4M to help build new Mary Cariola Center campus in Henrietta

Everyone deserves the chance to thrive. Thanks to the work of the Mary Cariola Center, we’re helping make that a reality in Rochester. I’m grateful to Governor Hochul for providing funding to support this expansion. I look forward to seeing the new campus very soon.

New York State is providing the Mary Cariola Center with $4 million toward its project to build a new campus at the former Marketplace Mall.

Donald Trump's interference in our election systems is about benefiting his party and himself. We cannot allow him to make it harder for eligible Americans to make their voices heard at the ballot box.