The owners of EZ In Grocery in Rochester, NY, have filed a lawsuit against the city, contesting a closure order linked to a nearby shooting incident on June 17. The city enforced the order the day after the shooting, despite the store being closed at the time, and has not permitted the owners to reopen since. This action has left the small business unable to operate and raises questions about the city’s application of its “Gun Violence State of Emergency,” initially declared in July 2022.
In response, the city suggests that a resolution could come from the property owner developing a security plan to mitigate ongoing violence in the area. The owners argue that they have been unfairly affected and seek to overturn the Closure Order to resume operations. As both parties prepare for litigation, the situation highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding public safety and local businesses in Rochester.
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