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Saxton Street Fire Deemed Suspicious

Rochester firefighters are calling a city house fire suspicious. The fire broke out just after 11:30 Sunday morning on Saxton Street.

03/14/2010 01:58 PM

Daylight Saving Time Returns

It's that time of year again to gain an hour of daylight and "spring forward." Daylight Savings Time officially began at 2 a.m. Sunday, but have you ever wondered why the change happens at that time?

Updated 11:17 AM

Last Call For Local Restaurant Week

It's last call for Local Restaurant Week. Sunday is the last day diners can enjoy specially priced meals at 13 local restaurants. $20.10 gets you a three-course meal at places that can sometimes get a little pricey.

03/13/2010 10:32 PM

Proposed Salt Ban Has Many Shaking Their Heads

Recent studies prove what doctors have been saying for years: cutting down on salt is good for your health. But for some businesses, cutting out the salt could eventually be the only way to make a profit, as a proposed law would lead to a salt ban in restaurants statewide.

03/13/2010 10:10 PM

Local Reaction to Proposed No Child Left Behind Changes

Some educators like what they're hearing about President Obama's dismantling of the No Child Left Behind law. The proposed changes would reward schools for progress instead of punishing them for failing to meet benchmarks.

03/13/2010 08:59 PM

Warmer Weather Could Cause "Sappy" Problem

The weather this past week has many people already thinking spring. But sap producers hope the warmer weather holds off just a couple more weeks, or else this year's sap production could take a hit.

Updated 03/13/2010 08:27 PM

Police Now Say Wife Stabbed Husband in Chest

A man is in guarded condition after he was allegedly stabbed by his wife late Friday night. Police were originally investigating the claim that another man had stabbed the victim while he and his wife were out for a walk.

Updated 03/13/2010 06:49 PM

Mayoral Control Bill Still a Few Weeks Away

State legislation on mayoral control of the Rochester City School District is still a couple of weeks away, according to a state assemblyman.

03/13/2010 05:53 PM

Independence Party Endorses Senator Schumer

New York State's influential Independence Party is scheduled to endorse Democratic U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer. The endorsement planned for Monday by the state's third largest party comes before Schumer has even announced his campaign for re-election this fall.

03/13/2010 05:44 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.

Updated 03/13/2010 05:21 PM

Brooks Reflects on White House Visit

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks was in our nation's capital this week, alongside a group of women honored by President Barack Obama and the First Lady.

03/13/2010 05:17 PM

Lawn Care and Landscaping at a Low Cost

It's the middle of March and spring is in the air at Gardenscape 2010 this weekend.

03/13/2010 02:51 PM

Request Goes Out for Proposals for High Falls

The city of Rochester is looking for proposals to fill empty restaurant space in the High Falls Centers at Brown's Race.

03/13/2010 02:23 PM

Morelle Responds to Late Medley Centre Payment

State lawmaker Joe Morelle is weighing in on the late Medley Centre payment. Morelle said he is deeply troubled by the owner's lack of response on the late payment.

03/13/2010 01:46 PM

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.

03/13/2010 12:28 PM

Daylight saving time begins Sunday a.m.

We'll have one more hour of daylight to enjoy in the evening starting Sunday. Daylight saving time occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday so most of us will have one less hour of sleep tonight.

Updated 03/13/2010 11:29 AM

Texas Wall Honors Fallen Military Heroes

It honored the latest fallen soldiers of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among those honored, Daniel Rivera, 22, who graduated from Canandaigua Academy.

Updated 03/13/2010 09:36 AM

Court Appearance for One of Two Men Accused in Police Shooting

Police officers described the hunt that led them to a suspect wanted in the shooting of two fellow officers last December.

Updated 03/13/2010 08:29 AM

Florida Sex Offender Indicted in Rochester Cold Case

A Monroe County grand jury Friday indicted a twice-convicted sex offender, Willie James Kimble, on three counts of murder for the death of Annie May Cray 37-years ago.

03/13/2010 08:12 AM

Woman Arrested in Poisoning Death of Stepson

Elmira police arrested a woman in connection with the poisoning death of her young stepson.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:29 PM

Woman, 25, Faces Arson Charges

A 25-year-old Rochester woman faces charges for intentionally setting a fire on Remington Street last month.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:06 PM

Senator Gillibrand Stops in Rochester

New York's junior U.S. Senator made a stop in Rochester Friday afternoon to tour an automotive manufacturing facility on the city's northwest side.

Updated 03/12/2010 11:05 PM

RBTL Announces 2010 - 2011 Broadway Season

The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) announced its 2010-2011 Broadway season, which begins this fall. The RBTL is featuring five award winning musicals at the Auditorium Theatre.

03/12/2010 08:21 PM

No Congressional Run For Maggie Brooks

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks has pulled her name out of the pool of potential candidates seeking the 29th Congressional District seat.

Updated 03/12/2010 08:02 PM

We're All Irish Again - St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday

The 32nd annual Saint Patrick's Day parade kicks off Saturday afternoon in Rochester.

Updated 03/12/2010 05:33 PM

Extra Police at Charlotte Following Thursday's Fight

Rochester Police were back at Charlotte High School Friday morning as an extra layer of security, a day after a major fight broke out there.

03/12/2010 02:25 PM

Two Victims from Tuesday Night's Shooting Identified

Greece Police identified two of the three men killed at an apartment complex Tuesday night.

Updated 03/12/2010 02:04 PM

Warm Weather And Sun, Mean Ice Skaters Are Done

The recent run of warm weather means an early end to skating at Manhattan Square Park.

03/12/2010 08:39 AM

Henrietta Man Dies in Route 104 Crash

A 52-year-old Henrietta man is dead after he lost control of his SUV and crashed on Route 104 near Portland Avenue Thursday just before 7 p.m.

Updated 03/12/2010 07:07 AM

The Fight For and Against Dissolution

The village of Brockport is facing serious financial challenges. That part isn't up for debate, but what should be done about it? Some say the village's elected leaders have run the village into the ground and getting rid of the government altogether is the only answer.

03/11/2010 11:03 PM

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