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Monday, September 6, 2010   53º

Red Wings Honor Rochester's Own "Mr. Baseball"

Rochester

He's regarded as a Rochester great, a local legend in baseball. During the final weekend of Red Wings baseball this season, the team paid tribute to one of its own: Joe Altobelli, known as Rochester’s "Mr. Baseball."

Red Wings Honor Rochester's Own "Mr. Baseball"

09/05/2010 11:06 PM


Body of Missing Boater Found in Seneca Lake

Yates County

State Police and the Yates County Sheriff's Department have recovered the body of Don Roberts, 44, of Burdett. He went missing Saturday evening after a boating accident on Seneca Lake.

Body of Missing Boater Found in Seneca Lake

Updated 09/05/2010 08:27 PM


Bus Fire Ties Up Traffic on Thruway

Monroe County

A bus fire backed up traffic on the New York State Thruway south of Rochester Sunday afternoon. It happened just before 2:00 p.m. west of Scottsville. Holiday travel was interrupted by the mishap.

Bus Fire Ties Up Traffic on Thruway

Updated 09/05/2010 11:16 PM


Historical Schooner Tours Erie Canal, Stops in Fairport

Fairport

An 88-foot schooner made a stop in Fairport Sunday. The Lois McClure was docked along the Erie Canal as part of the Our Shared Heritage: World Canals Tour. It may be hard to visualize what the Erie Canal was like in the 1860s, but this boat is a history book without barriers.

Historical Schooner Tours Erie Canal, Stops in Fairport

09/05/2010 02:28 PM


Drum Corps World Champion Crowned in Rochester

Rochester

They were keeping the beat in downtown Rochester this holiday weekend, and the Drum Corps Associates 2010 World Champion was crowned Sunday night.

Drum Corps World Champion Crowned in Rochester

09/05/2010 10:38 PM


Mouth-Watering Chicken Wing Festival Breaks Records in Buffalo

It's become a mouth-watering Buffalo tradition. The Ninth Annual National Buffalo Wing Festival wound down Sunday evening.
Restaurants from across the country showcased their takes on Buffalo's signature food.

09/05/2010 09:47 PM

Weather Impacts Annual State Festival of Balloons

Organizers of one Livingston County festival would like to see the skies over Dansville filled with colorful balloons; Mother Nature, however, had other ideas Sunday. A few balloons were able to go up Sunday morning at the 29th Annual New York State Festival of Balloons.

09/05/2010 04:52 PM



Labor Day Parade Begins at 11 a.m. Monday

The annual Labor Day Parade, sponsored by the Rochester Labor Council, begins Monday morning at 11. The parade begins on the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street and heads onto Main Street before going west to Broad Street.

09/05/2010 06:15 PM

3 People Hurt in 4-Vehicle Crash

A crash Saturday afternoon in Genesee County involved two vehicles and two motorcycles. State police said it happened just before 3 p.m. on Ellicott Street in East Bethany.

09/05/2010 11:06 AM



Teenager Shot on Rochester's Southwest Side

Rochester police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night. Authorities said a 15-year-old was shot in the abdomen just after 10 p.m. on Elba Street, between Cottage Street and Magnolia Street.

09/04/2010 11:13 PM

AG Candidate Brings Anti-Violence Message to Rochester

The city of Rochester suffered another homicide this week and some say it has been an unusually violent summer. A downstate Democratic candidate for attorney general, Eric Schneiderman, stopped in the city Saturday to visit Lexington Avenue, one of the more recent homicide scenes.

09/04/2010 10:13 PM



Loss Number 94 For Red Wings

The Rochester Red Wings picked up their 94th loss this season falling to the Buffalo Bisons 6-4 in 10 innings Sunday night.

09/05/2010 10:40 PM

Bills Make Roster Moves

The Buffalo Bills have signed tight
end David Martin and claimed guard Kraig Urbik (ER-bick) off
waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

09/05/2010 09:11 PM



Rochester Public Market to Host Women's Health Screening Fair

The City of Rochester and the University of Rochester Medical Center are sponsoring the second annual Women’s Health Screening Fair at the Rochester Public Market.

Rochester Public Market to Host Women's Health Screening Fair

Food Truck Vies for National Reality Show

Among the food vendors at the Captain Redbeard's Feast was a Rochester area food truck hoping to make it in to the national spotlight.

Food Truck Vies for National Reality Show

Midtown Totem Welcomed at Zoo

The surroundings have changed, but the faces are still the same. A ceremony Friday morning at the Seneca Park Zoo welcomed the totem pole from the former Midtown Plaza.

Midtown Totem Welcomed at Zoo




Judge Approves Kodak Settlement in Discrimination Lawsuit

After nearly seven years of litigation, Eastman Kodak's $21.4 million offer to settle class action race-based law suits has been approved by a federal judge.

09/03/2010 05:13 PM

Nazareth College to Host Veterans Business Expo

The business community shines a spotlight on veteran-owned business October 8 at Nazareth College.

09/01/2010 06:47 PM



Recipe: Minestrone

Classic Italian vegetable soup!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe:</em></span> Minestrone

Recipe: Zucchini Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Parmesan Cheese and Marinara

A stunning and tasty twist on chicken parmesan!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe:</em></span> Zucchini Crusted Chicken Cutlets with Parmesan Cheese and Marinara

Pet Pointers: Holistic flea prevention

There are holistic remedies for just about everything including flea and tick prevention. Today we'll learn more about these alternative treatments in this edition of Pet Pointers.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers:</em></span> Holistic flea prevention




Labor Day Weekend Getaways!

What to do this weekend? I have a few of my favorites!

Labor Day Weekend Getaways!

Trader Jack and His Evil Twin Brother

Meet Trader Jack. He's been in the flea market business most of his life. Eight months ago he set up shop in Charlotte. Jack's a colorful old soul who caught my eye as I drove by.

Trader Jack and His Evil Twin Brother

Healthy Living: Breakthrough offers new hope for Muscular Dystrophy

It is a condition that affects one in 20,000 people and a genetic disorder that slowly attacks muscles leaving those who have it permanently disabled. But after a recent breakthrough discovery by researchers at the University of Rochester, those living with a common form of muscular dystrophy have new hope. Casey Bortnick has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span>Breakthrough offers new hope for Muscular Dystrophy