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18 hrs ago | WHAM

Monroe County Announces Mass H1N1 Clinics

Rochester, N.Y. a ' Monroe County Health Director Dr. Andrew Doniger and County Executive Maggie Brooks announced a new set of public clinics for distribution of the H1N1 vaccine.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY, Irondequoit, NY, Penfield, NY

Yesterday | Democrat & Chronicle

Monroe County schools reward good behavior

Over the past two months, Tim Roeser has volunteered for the scut work at Rush-Henrietta Senior High School.

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Related Topix: Henrietta, NY, Webster, NY

Yesterday | Democrat & Chronicle

Batavia Police identify man found dead Saturday

A 27-year-old man was found dead Saturday outside a Blockbuster store at 8351 Lewiston Road, Batavia, according to the Batavia Police Department.

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Related Topix: Batavia, NY, Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY

Mon Nov 09, 2009

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Construction season wrapping up in Monroe County

While it seems never-ending, construction season is heading down the final stretch.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Irondequoit, NY, 9, Pittsford, NY, Henrietta, NY

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Monroe County Democrats ponder reasons behind losses

After stinging losses last week, local Democrats are asking what went wrong and what needs to happen in order for their party to win elections.

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Related Topix: US News, Irondequoit, NY, Mendon, NY, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Pittsford, NY

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Democrat & Chronicle

Glitch gives some felons chance of parole

ALBANY - State officials and district attorneys are urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would remove a glitch in the law that allows violent, repeat felons to become eligible for parole earlier than intended.

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Related Topix: Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY, Greece, NY

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Democrat & Chronicle

Gates husband, wife accused of carjacking in Penfield

A Gates couple accused of stealing a woman's car at gunpoint were arraigned in court today and sent to jail.

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Related Topix: Penfield, NY

13WHAM

Fire Destroys House in Parma

A fire destroyed a house in Parma early Friday morning. The fire broke out around 1:30am at 4 West Creek Drive.

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Related Topix: Hilton, NY

Thu Nov 05, 2009

Democrat & Chronicle

Six County Legislature races to be in Rochester

A Democrat, Andrews, 33, is a labor relations specialist with New York State United Teachers.

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Related Topix: Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY, New York Metro

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Democrat & Chronicle

New murder indictment in killing of barber during robbery

A man who was acquitted last year of killing a Rochester teenager in a drive-by shooting is now charged with the slaying of a barber during a robbery six months after his acquittal.

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Related Topix: Violent Crime, Rochester, NY

WHAM-AM Rochester

It appears republicans will hold onto their majority in the Monroe County Legislature.

Click HERE for the latest election results . There was at least one upset on election night.

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Related Topix: US News, Irondequoit, NY, Greece, NY

WHAM

County Legislature Breakdown: Dem Calls Night a "Wipeout"

Republicans held a one-seat majority in the Monroe County Legislature coming into election night with 15 of the 29 seats up for grabs.

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Related Topix: US News

Tue Nov 03, 2009

WHEC-TV Rochester

Heated race for Monroe County Sheriff

On this Election Day 2009, voting is underway across our area and some races are more controversial than others.

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Related Topix: Penfield, NY

WIVB-TV Buffalo

Mystery hazmat scene with body

Authorities in western New York are investigating the death of a man whose body was found inside a car that contained buckets of possibly toxic chemicals.

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Related Topix: Ontario County, NY, Bloomfield, NY, Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Stimulus money funds 226 jobs in Monroe County

More than $289 million in federal stimulus funds have been paid to Monroe County agencies, institutions and companies in grants, loans and contracts - leading to the creation or retention of 226 reported jobs, according to newly released data.

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Related Topix: Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY, Ontario, NY, Livingston, NY

Mon Nov 02, 2009

WHEC-TV Rochester

Spotlight on Greece Town Supervisor Race

One of the most high-profile elections Tuesday is the Greece Town Supervisor's race.

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13WHAM

Cameras OK for Frank Garcia Trial, Wants Venue Changed

Rochester, N.Y. a ' Frank Garcia was in Monroe County Court Monday for a pre-trial hearing.

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Related Topix: Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY, Violent Crime, Brockport, NY

WHEC-TV Rochester

Teen in critical condition after being hit by truck

A teenager is at Strong Hospital with critical injuries after getting hit by a truck near Rush-Henrietta High School.

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Related Topix: Henrietta, NY

Sun Nov 01, 2009

WHEC-TV Rochester

State-wide law bans texting while driving

A state-wide ban on texting while driving went into effect on Sunday, making New York the 14th state to ban texting while driving.

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Related Topix: Rochester Metro, Rochester, NY, Webster, NY

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Former allies square off in race for Monroe County sheriff

They were good acquaintances who became colleagues. Now Monroe County Sheriff Patrick O'Flynn and Daniel Greene are neither as each attempts to convince voters that he would make the better sheriff.

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Related Topix: US News, Prison

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