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


Rochester

Motorcyclist Dies in Hit and Run Crash

Rochester police are investigating what they are calling a fatal hit and run crash involving a van and a motorcycle Tuesday night.

Motorcyclist Dies in Hit and Run Crash

03/16/2010 08:50 PM

Rochester

Danny Wegman Comments on Fountain Bleu Sale

After five years of trying, Wegmans Food Markets has signed an agreement that will pave the way for a major expansion of the East Avenue store. Wegmans CEO Danny Wegman confirmed the purchase of Fountain Bleu on East Avenue.

Danny Wegman Comments on Fountain Bleu Sale

Updated 6:27 PM

Gates

Gates Chili Coach Uses AED to Save Student's Life

It has been eight years since New York State started requiring schools to have automated external defibrillators (AED) and at least one staff member trained to use it. Gates Chili Central School District has 12 AEDs on its campus and dozens of staff members, faculty and coaches trained each year to use them, but they have never had to, until this past Friday.

Gates Chili Coach Uses AED to Save Student's Life

03/16/2010 05:55 PM

New York

Governor Signs Medical Decision Bill

Governor David Paterson signed a bill Tuesday giving family, guardians or partners the power to make medical decisions for incapacitated patients, even if the patient never signed paperwork detailing their wishes.

Governor Signs Medical Decision Bill

03/16/2010 05:53 PM

New York

Should Wine Be Sold in Grocery Stores?

Thirty-five states in the U.S. allow the sale of wine in grocery stores and some say New York should be the 36th. The idea is part of an economic development plan being pushed by New York's governor.

Should Wine Be Sold in Grocery Stores?

03/16/2010 05:39 PM

Rochester

Midtown Demolition Contract Deadline Extended

The deadline for companies to submit applications for the Midtown demolition project has been extended to 11 a.m. on March 23. It is the latest phase in the redevelopment of the area which is the future home of the PAETEC headquarters.

Midtown Demolition Contract Deadline Extended

Updated 5:08 PM

Hilton

Wegman Companies Breaks Ground on Auction House

It's a new kind of auction item, but the proceeds go to a good cause. Wegman Companies broke ground on construction of a new home in Greece Tuesday.

Wegman Companies Breaks Ground on Auction House

03/16/2010 04:47 PM

Monroe County

Monroe County Announces Drug Drop-Off Sites

Monroe County residents will soon be able to get rid of old pharmaceutical drugs in a safe, easy way. Officials from Monroe County and the sheriff's office announced Tuesday that they are expanding the county's pharmaceutical waste collection program.

Monroe County Announces Drug Drop-Off Sites

03/16/2010 04:17 PM

Seneca Falls

Voters to Decide Fate of Seneca Falls Village Government

It is a big vote Tuesday for those who live in Seneca Falls. Voters there will decide whether to dissolve their village government.

Voters to Decide Fate of Seneca Falls Village Government

03/16/2010 04:09 PM

US

Tiger Woods Announces Return to Golf

Tiger Woods announced he is returning to golf. Woods made the announcement Tuesday that he will play at Augusta National beginning April 8.

Tiger Woods Announces Return to Golf

03/16/2010 12:10 PM

Batavia

Former Mayoral Candidate Faces Murder Trial in May

A one-time mayoral candidate from Genesee County will stand trial in May on murder charges. Scott Doll appeared with his attorney Tuesday morning in Genesee County Court.

Former Mayoral Candidate Faces Murder Trial in May

03/16/2010 10:32 AM

Greece

Police Identify Third Victim in Triple Homicide

Greece police have identified the third victim shot and killed at an apartment complex last week. Police said Robert Moncriffe, 29, lived at the Milford Street apartment where he was found dead.

Police Identify Third Victim in Triple Homicide

03/16/2010 10:31 AM

Geneseo

Two Men Arrested in Geneseo Drug Bust

Two men are under arrest after Livingston County sheriff's deputies found what they called a "substantial" amount of drugs during a traffic stop.

Two Men Arrested in Geneseo Drug Bust

03/15/2010 10:56 PM

Irondequoit

Republican Senate Candidate Blakeman Attends Fundraiser

A Republican candidate for U.S. Senate was in Rochester Monday night. Bruce Blakeman attended a fundraiser at the Irondequoit Country Club.

Republican Senate Candidate Blakeman Attends Fundraiser

03/15/2010 10:20 PM

Wyoming County

Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Castile Home

Wyoming County sheriff's investigators identified the body of a woman found in a Castile home last week. Police believe the body had been in the home for about a year.

Police Identify Woman Found Dead in Castile Home

03/15/2010 09:56 PM

Rochester

Draft of Mayor Duffy's City School Plan Released

We are learning more about Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy's plan for control of the Rochester City School District. The mayor released a draft of his accountability plan Monday that outlines some of what he is proposing.

Draft of Mayor Duffy's City School Plan Released

Updated 03/15/2010 09:11 PM

Irondequoit

Developer Makes Last-Minute Medley Centre Payment

There was a sigh of relief in Irondequoit Monday after the developer of the former Medley Centre made a critical payment, one that was originally due at the end of January.

Developer Makes Last-Minute Medley Centre Payment

Updated 03/15/2010 08:20 PM

Batavia

City of Batavia Weighs Monitoring of Sex Offenders

A new service now allows New Yorkers to know when a sex offender moves in or out of their area. The city of Batavia is considering monitoring where registered sex offenders may or may not live.

City of Batavia Weighs Monitoring of Sex Offenders

03/15/2010 07:17 PM

Rochester

St. Rita's School to Become Parish-Run

A Catholic school in Webster will separate from the Rochester Catholic Diocese next year to become a parish-run school.

St. Rita's School to Become Parish-Run

03/15/2010 06:37 PM

Seneca Falls

Seneca Falls Residents Vote Tuesday on Dissolution

People living in an historic Finger Lakes village will take a vote
Tuesday that could forever change the place.

Seneca Falls Residents Vote Tuesday on Dissolution

03/15/2010 05:04 PM

Ontario County

Bomb Threat Forces Marcus Whitman School into Lockdown

Students at the Marcus Whitman middle and high schools were sent home on the first bus run Monday after officials found a note in a boy's bathroom saying there was a bomb in the school.

Bomb Threat Forces Marcus Whitman School into Lockdown

03/15/2010 04:40 PM

Henrietta

Beauty Schools Boom in Recession

The recession forced many local industries to downsize, cut back and even close. A few others, like beauty schools, flourished during the economic downturn.

Beauty Schools Boom in Recession

03/15/2010 03:59 PM

Monroe County

Patient 3,000 Recovering from Robotic Prostate Surgery

A retired Kodak worker is recovering from prostate cancer surgery, as he became patient number 3,000 to undergo robotic surgery last week at Rochester General Hospital.

Patient 3,000 Recovering from Robotic Prostate Surgery

03/15/2010 02:29 PM

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