Rochester, N.Y. -- A registered nurse who says healthcare will be one of her top priorities kicked off her run for Congress in Rochester Tuesday.

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.

13WHAM News is Going Red to join the fight for heart health awareness. From 5 to 6 p.m., we'll have doctors from University of Rochester Medical Center and Unity Health Systems live in our newsroom taking your questions or concerns about heart disease, from knowing the warning signs of a heart attack to simple steps to improve heart health. If you have a question for the panel, you can call 321-8787 between 5 & 6 p.m.

Tuesday, 2/9/10, 3:27 p.m. - District spent your tax dollars on a Texas firm to help "tell the school district's story."

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.

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