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District's Plan for Condom Distribution

Rochester

Now that the Rochester City School District Board of Education has approved a plan to make condoms available to high school students, it's up to the district to come up with a distribution plan. That plan is already in the works with hopes of implementing it by the start of the next school year.

4:23 PM

How Redistricting Affects Rochester

Rochester

State lawmakers are now studying how proposed legislative redistricting affects them. One longtime state lawmaker from Rochester is so fired up, he may take legal action.

6:16 PM

Fairport Woman Arrested Under Leandra's Law

Ontario County

A Fairport woman was arrested for driving drunk with two children in her car in Ontario County.

5:57 AM

Nine Nabbed in Federal Drug Bust

Rochester

Federal officials announced Friday the arrest of nine people following an investigation into the sale of crack cocaine in northeast Rochester.

6:17 PM

County to Pay $590K to Settle Suits

Monroe County

Members of the Monroe County Legislature's Ways and Means Committee have agreed to pay nearly $600,000 to settle two separate lawsuits involving Sheriff's deputies.

2:40 PM

Man Charged in Connection with Jail Escape Pleads Guilty

Rochester

Mathias Smith pleaded guilty to one count of hindering prosecution in court Thursday morning.

Man Charged in Connection with Jail Escape Pleads Guilty

9:09 AM

Burglary Suspects Lead Police on Brief Chase

According to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office, Harley and Amanda Dubois were running from the scene of a burglary they had just committed in the town of Middlebury.

4:26 PM

USA Today: Erin Brockovich to Investigate LeRoy Girls

A medical mystery in Genesee County has apparently gained the attention of a high profile environmental activist.

3:56 AM

Batavia Remains Top Finalist for 'Project Wave' Location

An official announcement on a significant development project called, 'Project Wave' is expected in the near future. YNN's Kate McGowan explains how this potential project to the area will impact local employment.

01/26/2012 05:20 PM

Six Charged in Wellsville Drug Bust

Six people are in custody following a drug bust in Allegany County Thursday. YNN's Katie Cummings has more on the investigation and reaction from the community.

01/26/2012 10:33 PM

Lyndonville House Destroyed by Fire

The Orleans County Sheriff's Office said the fire started at a home on Route 18 in Lyndonville just after 2 a.m.

01/26/2012 06:08 AM

Three More Suspected Cases in Le Roy

The New York State Health Department says it's already reviewed twelve cases of teenage girls at Le Roy High School affected by tics, verbal outbursts, and uncontrollable body movements. The department now says it’s aware of three more suspected cases of patients exhibiting similar symptoms.

01/26/2012 02:28 PM

Another LeRoy Girl Appears on Today Show

Yet another girl has come forward from a Genesee County high school showing Tourette-like symptoms.

01/26/2012 10:33 AM

Healthy Living: Aortic Valve Replacement

Buffalo

It affects 1.5 million Americans; many of them as they get older. The narrowing of the main artery carrying blood out of the heart is difficult to treat. In most of these cases, open heart surgery is too risky, but a new option recently approved by the FDA is giving those who suffer from this condition new hope.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span> Aortic Valve Replacement

01/25/2012 04:34 PM

'Project Wave' May Bring Close to 400 Jobs to Genesee County

Batavia

Development officials say jobs are coming; in fact, hundreds of jobs, to Genesee County. YNN's Kate McGowan has more on the handful of companies looking to Batavia to set up shop.

'Project Wave' May Bring Close to 400 Jobs to Genesee County

01/25/2012 05:28 PM

Funeral Services for Long-Time Town of Elba Assessor

Genesee County

Funeral services for 87-year-old Lester Gillard will be held Tuesday morning at the Turner Funeral Home in Batavia.

Funeral Services for Long-Time Town of Elba Assessor

01/24/2012 04:36 AM

WNY Native Murdered in Disturbing Crime

Medina

A murder in West Virginia has ties to Orleans County. A Medina native was found dead this week, allegedly killed by her boyfriend, her body dismembered. YNN's Kate McGowan spoke with the victim's older brother, who describes this crime as disturbing.

01/22/2012 10:37 PM

Hecht Dealing With Effects of Another Concussion

The team is dealing with injury after injury after injury this season; part of the reason why the Sabres are tied for last in the NHL's Eastern Conference going into the All-Star break. One player that just can't seam to get a break is forward Jochen Hecht.