2015 PredictionsThe Rochesterian

2015 Predictions

Republican County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo is elected Monroe County Executive. She’ll get an endorsement from Democratic Mayor Lovely Warren.

2015 PredictionsFew, if any, proposals will come in for Midtown’s Parcel 5. Any proposals will be underwhelming. Which is why….

2015 Predictions

Seneca Nation will look at downtown Rochester for a casino, possibly at Midtown. The tribe may throw in a performing arts center.

2015 Predictions

Cuomo will spread the love Upstate, but remain obsessed with Buffalo. Rochester and Syracuse will see bigger state handouts.

2015 Predictions

Cuomo and teachers go to war. Fight over Common Core, evaluations goes nuclear.

2015 Predictions

Nothing will happen with Medley Centre. The project will be mired in court proceedings.

2015 Predictions

Adam McFadden will be named executive director of the Rochester Housing Authority. If he resigns from council and board does a “search,” HUD may be appeased.

2015 PredictionsThere will be a reckoning for the Jazz Fest. Subsidies may be reduced. Politicians won’t get free tickets. Financial books will remain secret.

2015 PredictionsMain Street will transform. Midtown’s Parcel 5 will stay vacant, but on-street parking will reappear, old bus shelters will be kiosks, Sibley apartment construction starts & city will try to figure out Main & Clinton fix.

2015 PredictionsLovely Warren will have a quiet year. There may be one or two big missteps, perhaps involving the housing authority, but Year Two will go better.