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Seneca Falls Village Government to Dissolve

Seneca Falls

According to voters in the village of Seneca Falls, the dissolution is the solution. Village administrators said they are devastated by the decision. More election results >>

Updated 11:27 PM

Motorcyclist Dies in Hit and Run Crash

Rochester

Rochester police are investigating what they are calling a fatal hit and run crash involving a van and a motorcycle Tuesday night.

03/16/2010 08:50 PM

Rochester Police Investigate Central Park Shooting

Rochester

Rochester police are investigating a shooting on the city's northeast side. Police blocked off streets late Tuesday night in the area near Central Park and Fifth Street.

Updated 03/17/2010 12:08 AM

New Law Gives Families a Voice in End-of-Life Decisions

New York

A new law in New York State allows loved ones to make end-of-life decisions. Governor David Paterson signed the bill Tuesday, giving family, guardians or partners the power to make medical decisions for incapacitated patients.

New Law Gives Families a Voice in End-of-Life Decisions

03/16/2010 10:14 PM

Should Wine Be Sold in Grocery Stores?

New York

Thirty-five states in the U.S. allow the sale of wine in grocery stores and some say New York should be the 36th. The idea is part of an economic development plan being pushed by New York's governor.

03/16/2010 05:39 PM

Danny Wegman Comments on Fountain Bleu Sale

After five years of trying, Wegmans Food Markets has signed an agreement that will pave the way for a major expansion of the East Avenue store. Wegmans CEO Danny Wegman confirmed the purchase of Fountain Bleu on East Avenue.

Updated 6:27 PM

Lawsuit Filed Against State Public Defender Program

The New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) is pushing to turn around New York State's public defender program. The NYCLU is filing a lawsuit claiming that the current state defender program is inadequate.

03/16/2010 09:14 PM

Gates Chili Coach Uses AED to Save Student's Life

It has been eight years since New York State started requiring schools to have automated external defibrillators (AED) and at least one staff member trained to use it. Gates Chili Central School District has 12 AEDs on its campus and dozens of staff members, faculty and coaches trained each year to use them, but they have never had to, until this past Friday.

03/16/2010 05:55 PM

Police Identify Third Victim in Triple Homicide

Greece police have identified the third victim shot and killed at an apartment complex last week. Police said Robert Moncriffe, 29, lived at the Milford Street apartment where he was found dead.

03/16/2010 10:31 AM

Former Mayoral Candidate Faces Murder Trial in May

A one-time mayoral candidate from Genesee County will stand trial in May on murder charges. Scott Doll appeared with his attorney Tuesday morning in Genesee County Court.

03/16/2010 10:32 AM

Monroe County Announces Drug Drop-Off Sites

Monroe County residents will soon be able to get rid of old pharmaceutical drugs in a safe, easy way. Officials from Monroe County and the sheriff's office announced Tuesday that they are expanding the county's pharmaceutical waste collection program.

03/16/2010 04:17 PM

Batavia Basketball Heads Back To State Semifinals

They came close to
a state basketball
title last year now
they're moving down a
class. The Batavia boy’s basketball team is
back.

03/16/2010 09:57 PM

BP: As Smart as a Football Player

I scored a 15, which loosely projects to a 37, although to be fair I may have taken liberties with the time allowed. So the test clearly fails to measure the ability to fill out an expense report or properly install a windshield wiper.

03/15/2010 08:23 PM

Irish Spirit Shines Through Rainy Weekend

St. Patrick's Day may be Wednesday, but local Irish enthusiasts are braving the rain to celebrate this weekend. Hundreds of people lined parts of East Avenue and Main Street in Rochester to enjoy a soggy St. Patrick's Day parade.

Fidelis to Help Uninsured Next Week

If you don't have health insurance, you may be able to sign up for free or low-cost care next week.

Art-Abilities Show Honors Creative Batavia Boy

A creative 6th grader known as "Hammering Hank" got to show off his art at Genesee County ARC's second annual "Celebrating Art-Abilities" show in Batavia Thursday.

Vuzix Releases 3-D DVDs

Rochester's Vuzix has released a collection of 3-D DVD titles compatible with its video eyewear and certain 3-D TV sets.

03/15/2010 10:34 PM

ImageXpres Posts 2009 Net Operating Loss

Rochester-based digital imaging and printing company ImageXpres posted a net operating loss of $94,000 for full-year 2009.

03/15/2010 10:32 PM

Money Matters: Get tax filing help without the huge fee

For many, filing taxes does not need to cost a fortune. Tara Lynn Wagner explains in the following Money Matters report.

<EM>Money Matters</EM>: Get tax filing help without the huge fee

Recipe: Oatmeal and Golden Raisin Scones

An extra Irish version of a classic buttermilk scone!

<EM>Recipe</EM>: Oatmeal and Golden Raisin Scones

Tech Beat: TV manufactures hope buyers will enter the third dimension

Television manufacturers are rushing to cash in on consumers' interest in owning a 3-D, HD set. Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<EM>Tech Beat</EM>: TV manufactures hope buyers will enter the third dimension

Tone Up: Working the upper body

If you work out alone, chances are you're not pushing yourself hard enough. You're kind of afraid you might miss it or you need a little push. Today we're working with the Smith machine to work the upper body. Marcie Fraser reports.

<EM>Tone Up</EM>: Working the upper body

EW DVD Review: "The Blind Side"

Sandra Bullock's Oscar-winning performance in "The Blind Side" is out on DVD this week. Chris Nashawaty of Entertainment Weekly Magazine filed the following review.

<EM>EW DVD Review</EM>: "The Blind Side"

Healthy Living: Weight loss part II

When you try to lose weight, do you exercise because you have to or do you love it? According to reports, if you want to succeed, you have to find a way to stick to it. Marcie Fraser reports.