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This section displays the last 30 news articles that were published.


New York

New Service Alerts New Yorkers of Sex Offenders

A new service now allows New Yorkers to know when a sex offender moves in or out of their area. New Yorkers can sign up to receive the alert via e-mail, text message, fax or phone.

New Service Alerts New Yorkers of Sex Offenders

03/15/2010 01:39 PM

Monroe County

School Board Listens for Input on Budget Proposal

The Rochester City School Board is holding a listening tour to gather input from parents and community members about what they think of district's proposed 2010-2011 budget.

03/15/2010 01:12 PM

Rochester

Police Arrest Woman in Husband's Stabbing

Rochester police arrested a Rochester woman for stabbing her husband late Friday night. Police charged Marie Lundy, 40, with second-degree assault.

Police Arrest Woman in Husband's Stabbing

03/15/2010 12:30 PM

Monroe County

Judge Sentences Man to 20 Years to Life in Prison

A Rochester man who admitted to stabbing another man to death in 2008 was sentenced in court Monday.

Judge Sentences Man to 20 Years to Life in Prison

03/15/2010 12:21 PM

Henrietta

Harris Corporation Expands to Henrietta

Harris Corporation announced Monday it plans to buy a building on Jefferson Road in Henrietta from Xerox and renovate it, creating a state-of-the-art building for its manufacturing operations.

Harris Corporation Expands to Henrietta

03/15/2010 12:14 PM

Canandaigua

Ontario County Reports Underage Drinking Investigation

The Ontario County Sheriff's Department reports of the forty businesses investigated for underage drinking, only four were caught selling alcohol to minors. That is down from 48 percent in October of 2009.

03/15/2010 11:04 AM

Steuben County

Pulteney Residents Petition for Supervisor Resignation

A movement has started to force the resignation of a Steuben County Town Supervisor.

Pulteney Residents Petition for Supervisor Resignation

03/15/2010 10:45 AM

New York

Police Investigate Oswego Death

Police in Oswego are not sure how a woman suffered severe head injuries that led to her death.

Police Investigate Oswego Death

03/15/2010 10:27 AM

Monroe County

Police Search for Missing Oswego Student

Police are searching for a missing SUNY Oswego student who was last seen Friday morning.

Police Search for Missing Oswego Student

Updated 10:19 AM

Clifton Springs

Mother Charged With Assaulting Young Daughter

State Police charged an Ontario County woman with injuring her 13-month-old daughter.

Mother Charged With Assaulting Young Daughter

03/15/2010 06:38 AM

Greece

Balloons Carry Messages To Murdered Greece Boy

The cold and windy weather didn't stop people from remembering Hunter Resch, 7, who was killed by his father in a murder-suicide last month. Hundreds gathered to honor the little boy who did so much in such a short amount of time.

Balloons Carry Messages To Murdered Greece Boy

Updated 03/14/2010 09:59 PM

Western NY

Local Restaurant Week a "Virtu" for Business Owners

Sunday was the last day to enjoy three-course meals for just $20.10 at select area restaurants. Virtu's General Manager Jeff Sharra said this year's Local Restaurant Week went exceptionally well.

Local Restaurant Week a "Virtu" for Business Owners

Updated 03/14/2010 06:39 PM

Monroe County

3,700 RG&E Customers Lose Power Sunday

An equipment malfunction knocked out power to thousands of Rochester Gas & Electric customers in southern Monroe County Sunday afternoon.

3,700 RG&E Customers Lose Power Sunday

03/14/2010 06:25 PM

Rochester

Mayor Duffy Addresses Charlotte High School Violence

Kids head back to Charlotte High School Monday after a major fight outside the school on Thursday. Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy said the incident shows that leaders need to do something different to address the issue of youth violence.

Mayor Duffy Addresses Charlotte High School Violence

03/14/2010 04:00 PM

Rochester

Passover Traditions Begin at the Model Matzah Bakery

It is two weeks until the Jewish holiday Passover begins. Already, dozens of kids and families got a jump-start on the Passover tradition by learning how to bake Matzah.

Passover Traditions Begin at the Model Matzah Bakery

03/14/2010 02:33 PM

Rochester

Saxton Street Fire Deemed Suspicious

Rochester firefighters are calling a city house fire suspicious. The fire broke out just after 11:30 Sunday morning on Saxton Street.

Saxton Street Fire Deemed Suspicious

03/14/2010 01:58 PM

Western NY

Flood Warning Issued for Tonawanda Creek

Meteorologists say there is a flood warning for the Tonawanda Creek. According to the National Weather Service, the creek is expected to crest its banks by Sunday night.

Flood Warning Issued for Tonawanda Creek

03/14/2010 11:27 AM

All Regions

Daylight Saving Time Returns

It's that time of year again to gain an hour of daylight and "spring forward." Daylight Savings Time officially began at 2 a.m. Sunday, but have you ever wondered why the change happens at that time?

Daylight Saving Time Returns

Updated 03/14/2010 11:17 AM

New York

Proposed Salt Ban Has Many Shaking Their Heads

Recent studies prove what doctors have been saying for years: cutting down on salt is good for your health. But for some businesses, cutting out the salt could eventually be the only way to make a profit, as a proposed law would lead to a salt ban in restaurants statewide.

Proposed Salt Ban Has Many Shaking Their Heads

03/13/2010 10:10 PM

Monroe County

Local Reaction to Proposed No Child Left Behind Changes

Some educators like what they're hearing about President Obama's dismantling of the No Child Left Behind law. The proposed changes would reward schools for progress instead of punishing them for failing to meet benchmarks.

Local Reaction to Proposed No Child Left Behind Changes

03/13/2010 08:59 PM

Monroe County

Warmer Weather Could Cause "Sappy" Problem

The weather this past week has many people already thinking spring. But sap producers hope the warmer weather holds off just a couple more weeks, or else this year's sap production could take a hit.

Warmer Weather Could Cause "Sappy" Problem

Updated 03/13/2010 08:27 PM

Rochester

Police Now Say Wife Stabbed Husband in Chest

A man is in guarded condition after he was allegedly stabbed by his wife late Friday night. Police were originally investigating the claim that another man had stabbed the victim while he and his wife were out for a walk.

Police Now Say Wife Stabbed Husband in Chest

Updated 03/13/2010 06:49 PM

Auburn

Reward Offered for Auburn Arson

The owner of a Cayuga County business is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in a fire last week.

Reward Offered for Auburn Arson

03/13/2010 06:00 PM

Rochester

Mayoral Control Bill Still a Few Weeks Away

State legislation on mayoral control of the Rochester City School District is still a couple of weeks away, according to a state assemblyman.

Mayoral Control Bill Still a Few Weeks Away

03/13/2010 05:53 PM

New York

Independence Party Endorses Senator Schumer

New York State's influential Independence Party is scheduled to endorse Democratic U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer. The endorsement planned for Monday by the state's third largest party comes before Schumer has even announced his campaign for re-election this fall.

Independence Party Endorses Senator Schumer

03/13/2010 05:44 PM

Wyoming County

Melting Snow, Rain Bring Flood Watches

Meteorologists are watching rivers and creeks in Genesee, Wyoming and Niagara counties this weekend.

Melting Snow, Rain Bring Flood Watches

03/13/2010 05:38 PM

Rochester

Irish Spirit Shines Through Rainy Weekend

St. Patrick's Day may be Wednesday, but local Irish enthusiasts are braving the rain to celebrate this weekend. Hundreds of people lined parts of East Avenue and Main Street in Rochester to enjoy a soggy St. Patrick's Day parade.

Irish Spirit Shines Through Rainy Weekend

Updated 03/13/2010 05:21 PM

Monroe County

Brooks Reflects on White House Visit

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks was in our nation's capital this week, alongside a group of women honored by President Barack Obama and the First Lady.

Brooks Reflects on White House Visit

03/13/2010 05:17 PM

Rochester

Lawn Care and Landscaping at a Low Cost

It's the middle of March and spring is in the air at Gardenscape 2010 this weekend.

Lawn Care and Landscaping at a Low Cost

03/13/2010 02:51 PM

Rochester

Request Goes Out for Proposals for High Falls

The city of Rochester is looking for proposals to fill empty restaurant space in the High Falls Centers at Brown's Race.

Request Goes Out for Proposals for High Falls

03/13/2010 02:23 PM