Rochester area residents woke up to a layer of snow that was being washed away as sleet and rain pelted vehicles this morning. Downed trees and wires and fender benders were reported throughout Monroe County, and power was out in much of downtown Canandaigua.Today's Rochester weatherRochester seven-day forecast Sign up for alerts about closings Full Story »
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks and Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy are optimistic about the future of downtown and the Rochester economy. Full Story »
Many in Albany are hoping that former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno's conviction is the impetus needed to bring about ethics reform. Full Story »
Every school day, child care aide Nancy Daugherty works alongside fifth-grader Andrew Linne, helping the nonverbal 10-year-old through his lessons and emotional ups and downs. Full Story »
A Perinton girl has been honored for her work, which includes writing soldiers weekly, sending monthly care packages and donating money from her performances. Full Story »
Suspicions that a Rochester man paid middle-school girls for sex has led to his arrest and indictment on child pornography charges, court records show. Full Story »
A Rochester fourth-grader's quick thinking saved her mother's life. Full Story »
Greece teenager Christopher D. Cervini was standing still with his hands up when he was fatally shot while trying to steal cigarettes from cars in his neighborhood, his cousin said. Full Story »
Monroe County's 2010 budget, which calls for $1.1 billion in spending, was passed in a 16-12 vote on Tuesday. Full Story »
Gay-rights advocates pledged Tuesday to run candidates against state senators who last week rejected a bill to legalize same-sex marriage in New York. Full Story »
Mobile phone users can now send an anonymous tip through text message about any crime. Full Story »
A former city employee accused of raping a woman while at work was hired despite admitting to a prison record on his employment application, Mayor Robert Duffy said. Full Story »
Voters in the West Irondequoit Central School District on Tuesday rejected three propositions, two of which dealt with energy-efficient projects that would have cost more than $2 million. Full Story »
Frederick R. Patterson, 34, of 1 Thomas St., Apt. 9, Holley, Orleans County, was charged with third-degree criminal sexual act for allegedly having sexual contact with a 16-year-old boy on Thanksgiving Day, said Canandaigua police Sgt. Scott Kadien. Full Story »
The former president of the Finger Lakes Soaring Club was mandated to pay $2,500 as a fine for forging and altering an airworthiness certificate last year. Full Story »
H1N1 flu clinic is Monday Mass honors Bishop Sheen Sheriff's office promotes 10 Ex-postmaster must pay $3,635 Elmira child dies from H1N1 Safety group OKs bond sale Full Story »
The U.S Department of Energy announced today that it has approved the state's plan to give consumers rebates for purchasing energy-efficient appliances during President's Week in February. Full Story »
A store emphasizing natural products for newborns and new parents has opened on North Winton Road in Rochester. Luvaboos Full Story »
A man who served 10 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit is fighting for some restitution for the decade he lost.Multimedia: Douglas Warney's release from prison Full Story »
Former Senate Republican leader Joseph Bruno, once one of New York's most powerful political figures, was found guilty Monday on two of eight charges in his federal corruption trial, a landmark case that exposed a pay-to-play culture in Albany. Full Story »
County Executive Maggie Brooks says that 81 percent of her budget is mandated by other governments, a figure much higher than other counties. Full Story »
Former first lady Laura Bush thinks literacy is improving in the United States but that parents must get involved. Full Story »
The U.S Department of Energy announced Monday that it has approved the state's plan to give consumers rebates for purchasing energy-efficient appliances during President's Week in February. Full Story »
For the first time in its nine years, the Rochester International Jazz Festival has had to add a second performance by one of its Eastman Theater headliners, Jeff Beck. Full Story »
The challenge of growing grapes in the Finger Lakes is inspiring to Heron Hill Winery owner John Ingle. Full Story »
Christmas decorations illuminate Berlin's main shopping streets. AP Photo/Franka Bruns
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