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Lt. Governor Pushing Tax-Free NY Proposal
Rochester, N.Y.- Lt. Governor Robert Duffy was in Rochester Thursday to promote the governor's proposal for tax-free zones for businesses opening near public college campuses in the state. Read More..
Changes For A Local Historical Warplane Museum
Geneseo, N.Y.- A warplane museum in Livingston County has a new name. Read More..
Emotional Testimony From Teacher's Friend, Training Partner
Rochester, N.Y. - The woman who was riding with Heather Boyum offers emotional testimony on what took place last July. Read More..
Report: Cheaper Sunscreens Offer Better Protection
Yonkers, N.Y. - Consumer Reports tested dozens of popular sunscreens. Read More..
Tips To Spending Less On Gas Memorial Day Weekend
New York State (ABC News) - Gas prices are at their highest level for this time of year in nearly two years. Read More..
Lineup Announced for Bands on the Bricks, Food Truck Rodeo
Rochester, N.Y. - Your choices of food and music for two summer entertainment series. Read More..
Omaha Steaks Opens New Store in Pittsford
Pittsford, N.Y. - New store located on Monroe Avenue. Read More..
Police: Canandaigua Woman Stabbed Husband In Back With Kitchen Knife
Canandaigua, N.Y. – A Canandaigua woman is accused of stabbing her husband in the back with a kitchen knife Tuesday afternoon. Read More..
Terror in London: Bloodied Attacker on Camera
London (AP) - The British government's emergency committee has met today after yesterday's attack by two men near London’s military barracks. Read More..
First Female Fire Chief In Yates County
Branchport, N.Y. – Sandy Bates, the trailblazer. Read More..
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Speech Today, After White House Admits Drones Killed 4 From U.S.
Washington (AP) –President Obama will speak about national security today. Read More..
Five RCSD Schools Chosen To Have Longer School Day
Rochester, N.Y. - Under the TIME program, students will receive at least 300 hours of scheduled school time, or the equivalent of eight more weeks of school. Read More..
Former Rochester Reporter Checks In From Moore, Oklahoma
Moore, Okla. – Only a few weeks ago, reporter Christine Van Timmeren was covering stories in Rochester, N.Y.before accepting a new position with 13WHAM’s sister station KOKH in Oklahoma City. Read More..
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Burgers For Life: Ohio Kidnap Hero Gets Edible Reward
Cleveland (AP) - The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown. Read More..
Law Would Link Student Loan Rates To Financial Markets
Washington (AP) — House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets in spite of a veto threat from President Barack Obama. Read More..
Urban Renewal? Big US Cities Showing Strong Growth
Washington (AP) - It's a sign of America's continuing preference for urban living after the economic downturn quelled enthusiasm for less-crowded expanses. Read More..
80-Year-Old Man Reaches Top Of Mt. Everest
Kathmandu, Nepal (CNN) - An 80-year-old Japanese man became the oldest man to reach the top of Mt. Everest, officials said. Read More..
Rochester Woman Sentenced For Helping Inmate Escape
Rochester, N.Y. - Binion, during an investigation, told officers she was not involved with the escape. Read More..
Many Hotels Already Booked for PGA
Rochester, N.Y.—The PGA Championship is a little more than two months away and many hotels are already at capacity. Read More..
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Penalty Could Increase For Passing Stopped School Bus
Albany, N.Y. – The New York State Assembly could decide whether drivers who pass stopped school buses will face stiffer penalties. Read More..

Lt. Governor Pushing Tax-Free NY Proposal

Changes For A Local Historical Warplane Museum

Emotional Testimony From Teacher's Friend, Training Partner

Report: Cheaper Sunscreens Offer Better Protection

Tips To Spending Less On Gas Memorial Day Weekend

Lineup Announced for Bands on the Bricks, Food Truck Rodeo

Omaha Steaks Opens New Store in Pittsford

Police: Canandaigua Woman Stabbed Husband In Back With Kitchen Knife

Terror in London: Bloodied Attacker on Camera

First Female Fire Chief In Yates County

Speech Today, After White House Admits Drones Killed 4 From U.S.

Five RCSD Schools Chosen To Have Longer School Day

Former Rochester Reporter Checks In From Moore, Oklahoma

Burgers For Life: Ohio Kidnap Hero Gets Edible Reward

Law Would Link Student Loan Rates To Financial Markets

Urban Renewal? Big US Cities Showing Strong Growth

80-Year-Old Man Reaches Top Of Mt. Everest

Rochester Woman Sentenced For Helping Inmate Escape

Many Hotels Already Booked for PGA

Penalty Could Increase For Passing Stopped School Bus

Closer Look: Scary Side Effect of Ambien

Teen Birth Rates Drop

Scerbo & Merkel Trial: Juries Hear Recorded Phone Calls

First Oklahoma Funeral Today

New Ownership For Airport Holiday Inn

State of Monroe County - 7 p.m. Thursday

Top Honors For Dinosaur Bar-B-Que

Target Launches Line of Wedding Dresses

Boy Scout Leaders To Vote On Lifting Gay Ban

Cuomo: No Taxes For Businesses That Open Near Colleges

New Owners Hope To Re-open Crescent Beach

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Lt. Governor Pushing Tax-Free NY Proposal

Rochester, N.Y.- Lt. Governor Robert Duffy was in Rochester Thursday to promote the governor's proposal for tax-free zones for businesses opening near public college campuses in the state.

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