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7 hrs ago | RochesterHomepage.net

Supporters of Rochester Skate Park Hold Fundraiser

Supporters of a downtown Rochester skate park held a fundraiser Saturday in Hilton.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Hilton, NY

22 hrs ago | RochesterHomepage.net

The Fatherhood Connection

A program that helps young men become good fathers is being called a success by Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks.

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Yesterday | 13WHAM

What To Do With A Wild Baby Animal

Monroe County, N.Y. - It's that time of year; baby animals are finding their way.

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Fri May 24, 2013

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Nojay to Democratic assemblyman: "People in glass houses ..."

Assemblyman Bill Nojay, R-Pittsford, Monroe County, is criticizing Assemblyman Sean Ryan, D-Buffalo, for calling out Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard for not enforcing the NY-SAFE Act.

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Related Topix: Buffalo, NY, Erie County, NY, Rochester, NY

WGRZ-TV Buffalo

Compliance With Safe Act is Elusive in Ny

ALBANY Some upstate officials are balking at provisions of New York's gun-control law, saying the regulations are unclear and burdensome.

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Related Topix: Buffalo, NY, Andrew Cuomo, US Governors, Broome County, NY, Westchester County, NY, Rensselaer County, NY

RochesterHomepage.net

New County Health Director Appointed

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced the county's new health director Thursday night.

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Related Topix: Fire

13WHAM

Man Arrested For Robbery, Grand Larceny

Charles J. Jenkins, 29, has been arrested for robbery and grand Larceny, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Electronics, Pittsford, NY

RochesterHomepage.net

Brooks' State of the County: Gov't Can't Do It Alone

" We all know that Kodak is changing. It's a company with a different mission, a smaller workforce, and needs a smaller footprint.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Healthcare Law, Law

Thu May 23, 2013

RochesterHomepage.net

Study Shows Library Branches Popular, Serve Different Needs

A Center for Governmental Research study of Rochester's 10 branch libraries shows increased usage since 2008.

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Related Topix: Libraries, Rochester, NY

RochesterHomepage.net

Two Probation Officers Involved In Shooting

Two probation officers avoided injury after a shooting Tuesday night. It happened just before 8:30 a.m. on Jay Street.

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Related Topix: Henrietta, NY, Weather

13WHAM

Rochester Woman Sentenced For Helping Inmate Escape

A woman who was convicted of making material false statements was sentenced to 10 months of home confinement followed by three years of supervised release by a U.S. District Judge.

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Related Topix: Drugs

Wed May 22, 2013

13WHAM

Bath Salts: How the Hidden Drug Problem Could Affect the Merkel / Scerbo Trials

On a late Saturday night in Penfield last summer, 29-year-old Ray Shrout was looking to buy drugs.

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Related Topix: Penfield, NY, Fairport, NY, Bath, NY

The Batavian

Suspect in home invasion sexual assault in Le Roy charged with multiple felonies

A 29-year-old Gilbert Street resident ahs been accused of sexually assaulting another Gilbert Street resident May 9 and is being held without bail on felony charges.

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Related Topix: Le Roy, NY

13WHAM

Suspect Fires Gun At Two Monroe County Probation Officers

Rochester, N.Y.- Rochester Police are searching for the suspect who fired gunshots at two Monroe County probation officers.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

Law.com

County Wins Dismissal of Suit Over Police Shooting

The widow of a distraught man who was shot and killed by police officers near Rochester cannot sustain an action against Monroe County alleging that local law enforcement authorities were inadequately trained in dealing with mentally troubled individuals, a federal judge has held.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

Tue May 21, 2013

Press & Sun-Bulletin

Soft-money contributions on the rise in New York

Contributions to New York's limitless campaign accounts soared 24 percent over six years, jumping to a total of $87 million, a report today found.

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RochesterHomepage.net

New Location Possible For County Fair

The Monroe County Fair could move to Northampton Park. The county is recommending the legislature approve a contract with the Monroe County Fair and Recreation Association to put on the festival.

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Related Topix: Henrietta, NY, Weather

Mon May 20, 2013

13WHAM

Emily Good Running For Monroe County Sheriff

Rochester, N.Y. - A community activist who once faced charges for filming Rochester Police Officers during a traffic stop is running for Monroe County Sheriff' In an announcement from the Green Party, Good said she pledges to target the causes of violence, and to oversee a department that is both transparent and accountable.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

13WHAM

Arrests, Officers Injured After Fights Outside Lilac Festival

Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester police say around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, a group gathered outside the Lilac Festival site and began to fight.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

FOX23

Testimony Set for Merkel, Scerbo In Teacher's Death

Testimony is set to begin in the trial of two people charged with killing a high school teacher as she rode her bike along a suburban Rochester road last summer.

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Related Topix: Penfield, NY, Ontario, NY, Wayne County, NY