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Rochester, New York is located in Monroe County. Zip codes in Rochester, NY include 14652, 14621, and 14609. The median home price in Rochester is $59,900 which is roughly $41/per square foot. More Rochester information.

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7 hrs ago | RochesterHomepage.net

Highland Park's Scent Holds History

"I just like the smell, they make you feel good, they make you happy," said Elaine Adsit, a festival-goer. "Rochester being a city of industry, is also a city of parks and flowers and he wanted to capture Highland Park at its peak," said Morgan.

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Sat May 18, 2013

RochesterHomepage.net

Some Disturbances at Lilac Festival

At least several people were arrested as fights broke out at the Lilac Festival and surrounding neighborhood late Saturday afternoon.

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RochesterHomepage.net

As East Avenue Wegmans Prepares for Grand Opening, Some Camp Outside

Lots of excitement about the new East Avenue Wegmans opening Sunday. There are even people camping out for when doors open at 7 a.m. Including Alan Davidson.

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RochesterHomepage.net

Frontier Field Ready to Celebrate "Field of Dreams"

Quite the day at Frontier Field on Saturday. A baseball lover's dream at Frontier Field.

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WHAM-AM Rochester

County Fair Is On The Move

Rochester, NY - It is likely that the Monroe County Fair will have a new home, this year.

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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Tuesday, May. 14

Three people were taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening, police said.

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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Read: Assembly's resolution to oust Lopez

Here's the Assembly's resolution that will start the process to expel Assemblyman Vito Lopez after Lopez was found to have sexually harassed female aides.

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The Northwestern in Oshkosh

Canada earthquake shakes parts of N.Y., Vermont

A recording of a Friday, May 17, 2013, earthquake appears on the seismograph station at the University of Rochester.

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Fri May 17, 2013

BroadwayWorld.com

Author Leonard Brideau Releases 'Scrooge's Story: A Christmas Carol Continues'

Armed with an array of questions about Charles Dickens' timeless classic story " A Christmas Carol ," author Leonard Brideau set about answering those clues and wrapping up loose ends.

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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Rochester's 2013-2014 Budget: Dancing the "Masochism Tango," Again

When Duffy was first elected Mayor of Rochester in 2005, he quickly assembled about him the most expensive administration in the city's history.

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WNYT NewsChannel 13

Suicide prevention takes prominent role in South High health fair

"We started here because we had a few tragedies," said Tiffany Woolsey, a teacher, and adviser to Sources of Strength.

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The Post-Standard

Costco coming to Rochester, too

Camillus will get the first Costco store in Upstate New York, but it won't be the only one for long.

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Vision Monday

Vuzix CEO Paul Travers Discusses the Emerging Smart Glasses Market

Vuzix , a Rochester, NY-based company, is establishing itself as an innovator in the emerging market for smart glasses and augmented reality eyewear.

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WHAM-AM Rochester

Two Fires In Rochester Overnight

Arson is suspected in both. The first happend inside a Flower Street home around 3 a.m. according to Rochester fire officials.

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13WHAM

Democrats Vs. Republicans: Tensions High In County Legislature

Rochester, N.Y. - Democrat Paul Haney has been in politics for more than 20 years.

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The Post-Journal, Jamestown New York

Doris B. Allenson

Doris B. Allenson passed away peacefully on May 14, 2013, at Lutheran Rehabilitation Care Facility, where she has been a resident since April 2010.

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Thu May 16, 2013

NewsChannel 9 WSYR

Milton CAT workers on strike demanding equal pay

Milton CAT workers in Syracuse are still on the picket line after walking off the job on Tuesday.

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

Silver under fire for handling of Lopez scandal

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is facing increased pressure from good-government and women's groups after two reports this week alleged sought to protect Assemblyman Vito Lopez from sexual harassment complaints made by Lopez's aides.

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13WHAM

Made in our Hometown: Teenager's Gift for Opera

One of the most talented young vocalists in the country is getting ready to begin a dual-major program at the University of Rochester and the Eastman School of Music.

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WHAM-AM Rochester

Bring On The Food Trucks

Rochester, N.Y. City Council has approved a pilot programthat would let food trucks rent spaces to sell food in several locations around the city.

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