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Police Investigating Triple Homicide

Greece police are investigating a triple homicide. The shootings happened at an apartment complex on Milford Street off of Bonesteel Street. Police say the suspect is still at large.

Updated 03/09/2010 11:02 PM

Wayne Central Voters Reject Capital Projects

Wayne County voters rejected both capital project propositions Tuesday. They lined up in the district's high school throughout the day to vote on Wayne Central's $447.4 million capital plan, presented to voters in two parts.

Updated 03/09/2010 10:41 PM

Community Gathers at School Board Meeting to Discuss Mayoral Control

Members of the Rochester City School Board got an earful from parents and community members on mayoral control over city schools. Dozens of parents and community members showed up at a public hearing held by the board.

03/09/2010 09:46 PM

Charges Dropped Against Penfield Councilman Moore

The charges against a former executive director of the Monroe County GOP have been thrown out. A Monroe County Court judge issued the ruling Tuesday, clearing Andrew Moore of official misconduct and coercion, but the door may not be completely shut.

Updated 03/09/2010 09:31 PM

Amerks, Knighthawks Don Waiter Uniforms for Charity

The Rochester Knighthawks and Rochester Amerks traded in their jerseys for tuxedos Tuesday night for the 20th Annual Celebrity Waiter Dinner and Auction.

03/09/2010 08:46 PM

Brizard Responds to RCSD's Declining Graduation Rate

Less than half of the students in the Rochester City School District graduated in 2009. The New York State Education Department released the figures Tuesday; Rochester's graduation rate in 2009 was at 46 percent.

03/09/2010 05:49 PM

Body of East Rochester Woman Found in Maine

The body of an East Rochester woman was found in Maine and police say foul play is not suspected. Maine State Police said the body of Susan Danis, 53, was discovered Tuesday morning in an embankment.

03/09/2010 05:21 PM

Fire Alarm Causes Evacuation of Hall of Justice

Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Hall of Justice Tuesday morning after a fire alarm went off just before 11 a.m.

Updated 03/09/2010 04:12 PM

Two Sentenced to Prison in Kidnapping, Sex Assault Case

Two men who pleaded guilty to robbing, kidnapping and sexually assaulting a pregnant woman in Henrietta in October were in court Tuesday for sentencing.

Updated 03/09/2010 01:55 PM

White House: Massa "Changed Reasons" for Leaving Congress

President Obama's spokesman calls Eric Massa's allegations about being forced from office ridiculous.

03/09/2010 11:58 AM

Nature's Variety Expands Pet Food Recall

Nature's Variety pet food company expanded a recall of some chicken flavored pet food.

03/09/2010 09:00 AM

Save Money on Good Food During Restaurant Week

If you're like most people, you enjoy going out to eat. Most people also like a good deal, which is why this is a week to take note of. Local Restaurant Week offers a special meal for a special night.

Updated 03/09/2010 07:37 AM

Massa Supporters Show Thanks

Some supporters of Eric Massa banded together to demonstrate their token of gratitude towards the former congressman following his decision to resign.

03/08/2010 10:21 PM

Gas Leak Repaired at St. John Fisher College

A gas leak discovered outside St. John Fisher College prompted an evacuation Monday afternoon. The college cancelled all evening classes and activities as a safety precaution

Updated 03/08/2010 08:51 PM

Eric Massa Resigns Congressional Seat

Eric Massa is now former congressman of New York's 29th District. His resignation became effective at 5 p.m. Monday. He announced his resignation last week and maintains the claim that the decision came from his recurring health problems.

03/08/2010 04:52 PM

Man Arraigned on Kidnapping Charges

A man accused of stealing a van with a child inside it over the weekend was arraigned in Rochester City Court Monday morning.

03/08/2010 01:03 PM

Maggie Brooks Interested in Run for Massa's Seat

One of a handful of Republicans interested in running for the 29th Congressional District seat that Democrat Eric Massa walked away from said Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks is close to making a decision about her future.

03/08/2010 11:18 AM

Rochester House Fire Ruled Arson

A fire that destroyed a Rochester home is now being investigated as an arson. Firefighters say the fire started around 10:30 Sunday night at a home on Ackerman Street.

03/08/2010 07:55 AM

Rochester Celebrates Ties to Hollywood During Oscars

It was a night of glitz and glamor as Hollywood celebrated the movies at the 82nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. But it's not just a party for Hollywood's elite, as some in our area celebrated Oscar's big night.

03/07/2010 10:19 PM

Mendon Fest Raises Fun and Funds for New Library

People were met with music, chili, and corn bread at the Mendon Community Center in Honeoye Falls Sunday.

Updated 03/07/2010 06:31 PM

State Agrees to Buy Rochester Lakes

It has been talked about for two decades. Now there is finally an agreement for New York State to buy Canadice and Hemlock lakes from the city of Rochester.

Updated 03/07/2010 06:30 PM

Perinton Celebrates the 'Blarney Frog'

People in Perinton celebrated St. Patrick's Day early by making Blarney Frogs out of polymer clay.

Updated 03/07/2010 06:24 PM

Sorting Out The Congressional Replacement Process

With Congressman Eric Massa's resignation taking effect Monday, a long list of candidates hoping to replace him is already taking shape. The most likely scenario is that the governor will call a special election, which could happen as early as the next six weeks.