Washington (AP) – Snow blew across the Midwest on Tuesday on track for the hard-hit Mid-Atlantic region, where federal government offices were closed for a second day and utility workers struggled to restore power.

Rochester, N.Y. – Two Country Sweet Restaurants are closed today; one on Monroe Avenue and one on Lake Avenue.

Washington (AP) - Government safety officials are recalling drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants.

Rochester, N.Y. -- Rochester Police say the death of Donald Rose, 63, at 209 Sanford Street on Saturday has been ruled a homicide.

Tokyo – Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems.

Victor, N.Y. – School officials in Victor have scheduled a presentation addressing how to talk to children about abuse.

Spitzer Madam set to run for Governor

I will do my best in future blogs to keep from focusing on a "me" topic, but given that this is my first experience with your community, I felt it necessary to give my first impression.

Tuesday, 2/2/10, 4:49 p.m. - The official statistics from the National Weather Service (NWS) are in.

Bristol, N.Y. - Wounded veterans come home facing an uphill battle, but thanks to some local volunteers, their recovery now includes some downhill--skiing--too. Video