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Irondequoit Approves New Boat Regulations

New York

A new boating regulation in Irondequoit aims to keep boaters at bay. The town's board passed a new amendment Monday evening restricting boaters from docking too close to the shoreline. The regulation which has sparked quite an amount of controversy.

Irondequoit Approves New Boat Regulations

Updated 05/21/2012 10:37 PM

Town Board Discusses I-Square Tax Breaks

New York

Irondequoit Town Board members discussed whether a man who wants to develop a business area in the town should get tax breaks at a meeting Monday.

5:35 AM

Police Investigate Double Shooting

New York

It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. Monday. Police were called to the area of Jay Street and Colvin Street for the report of shots fired.

05/21/2012 10:04 PM

Elderly Man Involved in Crash Dies

Deputies identified the victim as 71-year-old John Lootens of Chili.

Updated 05/21/2012 10:10 PM

Daystar Breaks Ground on New Facility

A groundbreaking ceremony will be held in Brighton Tuesday for the new Daystar for Medically Fragile Children facility. Daystar is also celebrating its 10 year anniversary.

5:40 AM

Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week

This week marks Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants residents and visitors to understand the species and the destruction it causes.

5:49 AM

Wallenda practices tightrope walk with wind and water

After days of waiting, a fire truck made an appearance at Nik Wallenda's training session Monday, to help give him a sense of what it will be like to walk across the Horseshoe Falls on a tightrope. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti gives us a look at the session and tells us more about what to expect for the big event June 15.

05/21/2012 08:19 PM

New Heart Study Highlights Need for Research

In many ways, the Rochester area is model for heart health. Monroe County has the fifth lowest rate of heart disease in New York State, but the American Heart Association says it's in the area of research where Rochester has set the bar.

05/21/2012 10:26 PM

Kodak: ITC Initial Ruling on Patent Case

Eastman Kodak reported Monday that it has received an initial ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission in its patent lawsuit against Apple and Research in Motion .

05/21/2012 07:18 PM

Run-Off Election Scheduled in East Irondequoit

Doreen Swan and Richard Checchi tied for a school board spot in last Tuesday's election, with each person receiving 691 votes.

05/21/2012 10:08 PM

Day of Champions Dinner This Week

Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick and Chief Executive Officer Russ Brandon will be a part of the Rochester Press-Radio Club’s Day of Champions Dinner Wednesday, May 23rd at the Riverside Convention Center.

05/21/2012 08:06 PM

WNY Fans Excited to See the Bills

The Bills announced that the first two home games of 2012 have already been sold out; the opener against Kansas City and Week Four's go around with the New England Patriots.

05/21/2012 08:04 PM

Thomson Reuters Adds 30 New Jobs

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

05/16/2012 05:41 AM

Recipe: Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion Risotto

A risotto twist on the classic pairing of Italian sausage, peppers and onions!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion Risotto

The Car Coach: The 2012 Audi A8L 4.2L Quattro

The 2012 Audi A8L 4.2L Quattro can fulfill your dreams of luxury, exclusivity, and opulence. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, takes a closer look.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>The Car Coach: </em></span>The 2012 Audi A8L 4.2L Quattro

Money Matters: Schwab survey shows older workers want to keep working

A recent survey by Charles Schwab about "Older Workers and Money" reveals that more and more older workers are enjoying their jobs and do not want to retire. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Schwab survey shows older workers want to keep working

Tech Beat: "Pretty" apps displayed at SoHo Digital Gallery Of Art

Some of the nicer-looking apps on the market were recently given their own exhibit by the SoHo Gallery of Digital Art. YNN's Adam Balkin filed this report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>"Pretty" apps displayed at SoHo Digital Gallery Of Art

Tone Up: Tightening your lower abdomen

Standing abdominal exercises will help strengthen your lower abdominals and pull the belly in. Marcie Fraser demonstrates one way to make the exercise a little more challenging.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Tightening your lower abdomen

Going Green: Chestnut tree blight

One hundred years ago, an average American Chestnut tree would’ve grown to 100 feet tall but it’s being killed by cankers that encircle the tree and kill it. The chestnut blight, first discovered in 1904, has killed over 4 billion chestnut trees.