Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Construction season is heading down to the final stretch. With less than a month remaining until most projects shut down for the winter, crews are furiously putting the finishing touches on some of the largest Monroe County projects. Full Story »

Gov. David Paterson on Monday urged the Legislature to pass a budget-cutting plan that he said was vital to the state's fiscal health. Full Story »

Danielle Latona just graduated from St. John Fisher College in May, but she has already landed a job teaching special education in her home district of Churchville-Chili. Full Story »

With an abundance of vocal talent in the graduating class of 2010, Hilton High School students decided to forgo a standard drama this year in favor of holding a senior musical. Full Story »

A 12-year-old Brighton girl raised $650 for an orphanage network by asking for donations instead of gifts at her birthday party. Full Story »

Many schools in Monroe County recognize students for their good behavior with prizes and rewards under new positive behavior programs. Full Story »

From the cultivation of native vines in the early 1800s to the introduction of the European vinifera that saved the industry more than a century later, Keuka is a timeline of the region's wine industry, with stories as deep as the blue glacier-formed lake. Full Story »

Latinas Unidas held its 12th annual Fiesta Latina Monday to hand out its Reconocimiento Awards. Full Story »

The executive committee of the Rochester Chapter of Certified Football Officials has decided they will no longer assign refs from their group to work at semi-pro football games in the Rochester area. Full Story »

The proposal to build a Microtel in Chili Center goes before the public again tonight at the town's Planning Board meeting. Full Story »

A man imprisoned in Ohio for shooting at police officers after a robbery has drawn the maximum prison term for killing a Rochester man during a burglary in which the dead man's wife was raped. Full Story »

City schools' food provider responds to criticism. Full Story »

Honeoye Falls has changed its graduation venue. Full Story »

Lawmakers in Congress are still working on the 12 spending bills that will finance federal government agencies next year, but they've already finished work on the measure needed to fund their own offices. Full Story »

When it comes to hiring and paying staffers, congressional representatives from upstate New York and the Hudson Valley take different approaches. Full Story »

Garcia jury assembling Unity bars young visitors Man shot in city robbery Fugitive from Florida sought Full Story »

A trial date of March 1 has been set for Ronald L. Bartlett, 50, the Victor teacher charged with sexual abuse. Full Story »

Bone marrow drive today Free RPO tickets for vets Latino students receive awards Full Story »

A fire in Byron, Genesee County, caused $75,000 worth of damage to an apartment building at 6296 Route 262 Sunday night. Full Story »

Why are people 'urban by choice' despite the homicides? Because they know how to pick each other up and take responsibility for their neighborhoods Full Story »

Effective today, Unity Health System is prohibiting visitors younger than 18 from all parts of the hospital as a way to protect the most vulnerable people from the spread of H1N1 virus. Full Story »

In a rare midyear address to a joint meeting of the Assembly and Senate, he warned lawmakers that unless immediate action is taken, the state's finances and cash flow will be affected in less than five weeks. Full Story »

The House health care reform bill is so comprehensive and complex that many local residents qualified their support for or opposition to the legislation. Full Story »

Dozens of old televisions, computer monitors and other electronic gadgets were collected during a recycling event at the Seneca Park Zoo . RocEarth: Rochester's guide to going green Full Story »

Chefs, cancer survivors cook for CURE brunch benefit. Full Story »