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Emily Good Launches Campaign For Sheriff
Rochester, N.Y. --- A headline-grabbing community activist formally launched her campaign for Monroe County Sheriff on Tuesday. Read More..
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More Questions In Assembly Sexual Harassment Scandal
Albany, N.Y. - Silver said Tuesday the commission investigated him and found no violations. On Monday, he had said he was never a target of the probe. Read More..
Two County Projects Begin
Monroe County, N.Y. - Two Monroe County projects begin even though neither project has been approved by the legislature. Read More..
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Police Identify Pregnant Teen Shot On Danforth Street
Rochester, N.Y .- Rochester Police released the name of the pregnant, 17-year-old shot on Danforth Street Monday. Read More..
Local Red Cross Sends Volunteer To Oklahoma
Rochester, N.Y.-- Sarah Perkins will leave Wednesday afternoon to help tornado victims who lost everything... Read More..
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East End Festival Returns Next Month
Rochester, N.Y. - The East End Festival will return to Rochester next month for the 23rd year. Read More..
Dual Trial of Drivers Accused Of Killing Teacher Continues
Rochester, N.Y. - Megan Merkel and Mark Scerbo are accused of driving under the influence when they hit and killed bicyclist Heather Boyum. Read More..
More Patrols At Ontario Park Beach For Memorial Day Weekend
Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester Police will add patrols at Ontario Beach Park for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Read More..
Oklahoma Tornado: How You Can Help
All across the region and the county, organizations are mobilizing to offer aid to the victims of the storm. Read on to see how you can help. Read More..
Obama Signs Disaster Declaration For Oklahoma
Moore, Oklahoma - Disaster declaration clears the way for federal aid for tornado recovery efforts. Read More..
Woman Rescued From Pavilion Home Fire
Pavilion, N.Y. - A major fire broke out at a home on Hutchinson Street about 11:36 p.m. Monday. Read More..
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Update: Hazmat Crews Find Nothing Inside RIT Apartment
Henrietta, N.Y. - One student at Colony Manor apartment was hospitalized after becoming ill. Read More..
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How Targeting Happened
Washington (AP) – The former chief of the Internal Revenue Service is telling Congress he doesn't know why his agency targeted tea party and other conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status. Read More..
Senators Agree To Expansion Of High-Tech Visas
Washington (AP) – Officials said leading senators trying to resolve a key issue on immigration legislation have agreed to a compromise covering expansion of a high-tech visa program. Read More..
Apple CEO To Face Senate Questions On Taxes
Washington (AP) – A Senate panel said Apple Inc. is avoiding paying billions of dollars in U.S. taxes by using a cluster of affiliates located outside the United States and is prepared to question its chief executive Tuesday about the "loopholes." Read More..
Your Stories Investigation: A Dozen Couples Still Waiting For Wedding Photos
Rochester, N.Y. - About a dozen couples who hired Jennifer MacPherson to take their wedding photos are still waiting for their photographs. Some have waited nearly three years Read More..
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Mom Reunited With Son After Okla. Twister
Moore, Okla. (AP) – In the tornado's wake, worried parents search for their children. Read More..
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Oklahomans Search Rubble After Tornadoes
Moore, Oklahoma (ABC) – Searchers combed rubble for the lost, including children believed to be trapped inside their elementary school. Read More..
Running For YMCA - Chase Corporate Challenge
Rochester, N.Y. - It's a good day for a challenge! Read More..
You'll Need Cash To Save An Ash Tree
Pittsford, N.Y.--Despite a tree-hungry pest's best efforts, you can save ash trees in your yard, but it will be costly. Read More..
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Emily Good Launches Campaign For Sheriff

More Questions In Assembly Sexual Harassment Scandal

Two County Projects Begin

Police Identify Pregnant Teen Shot On Danforth Street

Local Red Cross Sends Volunteer To Oklahoma

East End Festival Returns Next Month

Dual Trial of Drivers Accused Of Killing Teacher Continues

More Patrols At Ontario Park Beach For Memorial Day Weekend

Oklahoma Tornado: How You Can Help

Obama Signs Disaster Declaration For Oklahoma

Woman Rescued From Pavilion Home Fire

Update: Hazmat Crews Find Nothing Inside RIT Apartment

Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How Targeting Happened

Senators Agree To Expansion Of High-Tech Visas

Apple CEO To Face Senate Questions On Taxes

Your Stories Investigation: A Dozen Couples Still Waiting For Wedding Photos

Mom Reunited With Son After Okla. Twister

Oklahomans Search Rubble After Tornadoes

Running For YMCA - Chase Corporate Challenge

You'll Need Cash To Save An Ash Tree

Grandmother Struck During Drive-By Shooting

Changes Coming to East End Festival

Former IRS Commissioner Heads To Hill Amid Scandal

Ft. Drum Commander Tells NY Lawmakers About Post

Group: More Afghan Women Jailed For 'Moral Crimes'

New Xbox Console Unveiling Today

Apple CEO To Testify On Tax-Dodging Today

Average Credit Card Debt, Late Payments Fall in 1Q

FBI: Agents Fell to Deaths Training Off Va. Coast

Large Tornado Hit Oklahoma Monday Afternoon

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