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Norstrand Gets Maximum Sentence for Fatal Hit and Run

New York

A Rochester man convicted in a fatal hit and run accident was in court for sentencing Thursday.

Norstrand Gets Maximum Sentence for Fatal Hit and Run

12:24 PM

City Considers Converting One-Way Streets to Two-Way

New York

The city is considering converting one-way downtown streets to two-way.

Updated 7:26 AM

Zoo's Take a Step into Africa Exhibit Opens Today

New York

Rochester gets to Take a Step into Africa Thursday as the Seneca Park Zoo unveils its newest exhibit.

Updated 10:33 AM

Ride of Silence Remembers Cyclists Killed in Accidents

A Ride of Silence Wednesday night paid tribute to those killed while riding bicycles.

5:22 AM

Attorney Says Nowden's Accuser Now Takes Back Story

The 16-year-old alleged rape victim of former Gates-Chili basketball coach Monte Nowden says she did not have sex with the former coach. The claims come from statements recently released by Nowden's defense attorney Wednesday.

05/16/2012 10:30 PM

Police Chief Addresses Spike in Violence

A recent spike in violence in the city of Rochester is drawing concern from police. Five people have been shot since last Friday, with two of them resulting in homicides.

05/16/2012 05:06 PM

Duffy Not Optimistic on State Help for Medley Centre

New York's lieutenant governor says any lobbying for state funding for the struggling Medley Centre would be an "uphill battle."

05/16/2012 08:16 PM

Genesee Transportation Council Studies Freight Movement

The Genesee Transportation Council is looking for suggestions on ways to improve how freight gets in and out of Rochester

5:07 AM

Runoff Election to be Held to Break School Board Tie

A Board of Education vote ended in a tie in East Irondequoit.

4:43 AM

Convicted Child Killer Eric Smith Denied Parole

Smith was convicted of the August 1993 murder of four year old Derrick Robie. Smith was just 13 years old at the time of the crime.

05/16/2012 01:39 PM

NFL on Extending Bills Toronto Series

The Bills' bid to extend its series of regular season games in Toronto could take a big step forward before the end of the month, barring any setbacks in negotiations.

05/16/2012 03:32 PM

Rhinos to Induct Three in Hall of Fame

Craig Demmin, Doug Miller, and Pat Onstad will be inducted into the Rhinos Hall of Fame on Saturday, June 30th.

05/15/2012 07:32 PM

Thomson Reuters Adds 30 New Jobs

Thomson Reuters is adding 30 new jobs in the Rochester area.

05/16/2012 05:41 AM

Perkins Locations in WNY to Close

The four remaining Perkins Restaurant & Bakery locations in the Rochester and Buffalo areas will close by the end of the week.

05/14/2012 07:09 PM

Recipe: Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

Quick cooking and tasty too!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

The Car Coach: Taking care of your car’s engine

You may not realize that cleaning your engine can lengthen its life, help it run cooler, and allow you to find problems easier. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, explains.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>The Car Coach: </em></span>Taking care of your car’s engine

Tone Up: Shaping your legs

You may be familiar with the abductor and adductor machine. Some people use it because they think it will help them get thinner legs. If you want to change your legs, Marcie Fraser demonstrates a more helpful exercise.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Shaping your legs

Getaway Guy: Waterfall Getaways

Waterfalls in New york State are always fun to see. And they're even more fun when they're free! I have a few ideas that make nice getaways this spring.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Getaway Guy: </em></span> Waterfall Getaways

Recipe: Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tofu

A tasty vegetarian egg noodle soup!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span> Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tofu

Child Wellness: Understanding teenage behavior

When it comes to bringing up a teenager, expectations are important. And in this day and age, nutrition is playing a factor. The kids are bigger and that probably plays into why parents are expecting more. Marcie Fraser reports.