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2 hrs ago | 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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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

Sun May 19, 2013

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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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

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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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

Thu May 16, 2013

13WHAM

Scerbo & Merkel Trial Underway

Opening statements in the trial of Mark Scerbo and Meagan Merkel took place Thursday and testimony will begin on Monday.

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Related Topix: Penfield, NY

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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Related Topix: Irondequoit, NY, Rochester, NY

RochesterHomepage.net

Forecast: Wind Eases a Bit Later Tonight

After a wild day in Rochester, it will be a mild but breezy night ahead as lows reach the low to mid 50s.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

Wed May 15, 2013

13WHAM

Police Search Canal For Vehicle Stolen During Home Invasion

Springwater, N.Y.- Divers from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office spent Wednesday searching the Erie Canal for a pick-up truck stolen during a home invasion robbery in Livingston County.

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Related Topix: Springwater, NY, Livingston County, NY, Greece, NY

RochesterHomepage.net

Wall of Remembrance

Men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving Monroe County are now being honored with a permanent display.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

FOX23

West Webster First Responders Honored

Webster/Monroe Co., N.Y. - First responders at the Christmas Eve shootings in Webster were honored before a meeting at the Monroe County Legislature Tuesday night.

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Related Topix: Webster, NY, Greece, NY

Mon May 13, 2013

13WHAM

Third Arrest in Home Invasion

Perinton, N.Y. - A third person was arrested in connection with a home invasion last week on Alpine Knoll.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY

RochesterHomepage.net

Does Downtown Need Another Hotel?

A local hotel industry group says Monroe County's occupancy rate indicates there's not enough demand for the new hotel rooms coming on the market.

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Related Topix: Hilton, NY, Rochester, NY

RochesterHomepage.net

Study: More than Half of Teen Drivers Text and Drive

Law enforcement continues to drive home the message that talking and texting while driving does not mix.

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The Batavian

Law and Order: Le Roy resident accused of stealing from a relative

Chantal M. Lord , 32, of 82 Gilbert St., Le Roy, is charged with two counts of grand larceny 4th and two counts of petit larceny.

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Related Topix: Le Roy, NY, Batavia, NY

Sun May 12, 2013

WIVB-TV Buffalo

Buffalo man stabbed in Rochester

Rochester police say a 39-year-old Buffalo-area man is recovering from stab wounds after a dispute inside a car led to a police chase and car crash.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Buffalo, NY

13WHAM

Stabbing Leads to Police Chase

Police say a stabbing on Lyell Avenue led to a chase that ended in Penfield. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Sunday.

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Related Topix: Penfield, NY

Sat May 11, 2013

13WHAM

Democrats Pick Beebe For Greece Supervisor Race

Democrats have selected Dick Beebe as their candidate for the Greece town supervisor race.

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Related Topix: Greece, NY, Homer, NY, Cortland County, NY

13WHAM

Celebrating Spring & Lilacs

Lilacs at Highland Park in Rochester have been attracting visitors for over a century.

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