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Rochester

Seneca Park Zoo's 'Take a Step into Africa' Exhibit Opens

Rochester took a step into Africa Thursday as the Seneca Park Zoo unveiled its newest exhibit.

Seneca Park Zoo's 'Take a Step into Africa' Exhibit Opens

Updated 12:44 PM

Genesee County

Genesee County Man Dead After Tree Cutting Incident

A Genesee County man died after deputies say a tree he was cutting down fell on him.

Genesee County Man Dead After Tree Cutting Incident

12:39 PM

Rochester

Norstrand Gets Maximum Sentence for Fatal Hit and Run

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

Rochester

City Considers Converting One-Way Streets to Two-Way

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

City Considers Converting One-Way Streets to Two-Way

Updated 7:26 AM

Penfield

Ride of Silence Remembers Cyclists Killed in Accidents

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

Ride of Silence Remembers Cyclists Killed in Accidents

5:22 AM

Rochester

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

Genesee Transportation Council Studies Freight Movement

5:07 AM

Irondequoit

Runoff Election to be Held to Break School Board Tie

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

Runoff Election to be Held to Break School Board Tie

4:43 AM

Rochester

Blood Vessel Health and Alzheimer's Disease

A new report is shedding light on how the gene that causes Alzheimer's disease damages a patient's brain and its connection with blood vessels. The report was compiled by a group of scientists, including some from the University of Rochester.

Blood Vessel Health and Alzheimer's Disease

05/16/2012 10:39 PM

Gates

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.

Attorney Says Nowden's Accuser Now Takes Back Story

05/16/2012 10:30 PM

Monroe County

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

Samuel Sutton appeared before Judge DeMarco, pleading guilty to manslaughter and waiving his right to appeal.

Rochester Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter

05/16/2012 09:00 PM

Irondequoit

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."

Duffy Not Optimistic on State Help for Medley Centre

05/16/2012 08:16 PM

Batavia

Community Donates Time, Bikes on Day of Caring

The Batavia Lions Club teamed up with bike repair shop Adam Miller Toy and Bike to fix-up more than 30 bicycles and donate them to people in need.

Community Donates Time, Bikes on Day of Caring

05/16/2012 08:09 PM

Wyoming County

Village of Wyoming Asks 'What Now' After School Budget is Voted Down

Only one school in the Genesee Valley region saw its proposed budget fail on Tuesday. Voters in Wyoming County rejected a $4.9 million spending plan for Wyoming Central School.

Village of Wyoming Asks 'What Now' After School Budget is Voted Down

05/16/2012 08:06 PM

Newark

Local Veteran to Run Across the Country

A Wayne County man is about to set forth on a cross-country journey, and the once-wounded Army veteran is doing it on foot.

Local Veteran to Run Across the Country

05/16/2012 07:15 PM

Canandaigua

Special Needs Justice Center Proposed

State lawmakers were in Ontario County Wednesday, talking up a bill introduced by Governor Cuomo that will protect New Yorkers with special needs.

Special Needs Justice Center Proposed

05/16/2012 05:51 PM

Rochester

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.

Police Chief Addresses Spike in Violence

05/16/2012 05:06 PM

Rochester

Walk of Honor Pays Tribute to Local Law Enforcement

A tribute ceremony was held Wednesday to honor police officers who are sick, have died, were injured, or have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Walk of Honor Pays Tribute to Local Law Enforcement

05/16/2012 04:36 PM

Steuben County

Steuben County man arrested on rape charges

A Steuben County man has been arrested and charged with rape and unlawful imprisonment.

Steuben County man arrested on rape charges

05/16/2012 04:24 PM

Central New York

Protecting vulnerable New Yorkers

Governor Cuomo is calling for a new program to safeguard those he calls vulnerable New Yorkers. In 2011, there were more than 10,000 claims of abuse against those with special needs or disabled who are receiving services from state funded programs. The Justice Center, proposed by Cuomo would set new standards for care and put in place a mechanism to discipline those who violate the new rules. YNN's Bill Carey says the Governor took to the road in Syracuse to press for quick legislative approval.

Protecting vulnerable New Yorkers

05/16/2012 03:54 PM

Gates

Man Falls into Canal After Robbing Walmart

Police say an attempted robbery began at a Gates Walmart and ended up in the Erie Canal. It happened around 1:30 am. Wednesday at the Walmart on Chili Avenue.

Man Falls into Canal After Robbing Walmart

Updated 05/16/2012 03:40 PM

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