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3 hrs ago | WHEC-TV Rochester

Local business owner to testify on Capitol Hill

A business owner from Ontario County will be telling lawmakers on Capitol Hill what they can do to help small businesses.

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Related Topix: Small Business, Personal Finance, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives, Representative Chris Collins

7 hrs ago | WHEC-TV Rochester

Third man arrested in Ontario County manhunt

One of the two men wanted in connection with a shooting and major police search in Ontario County has been arrested.

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7 hrs ago | 13WHAM

Third Suspect in Ontario County Manhunt Located

Jonathan Rivera was taken into custody in New York City Tuesday night and brought back to Ontario County early Wednesday morning.

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Related Topix: Geneva, NY

Tue Jun 18, 2013

Your News Now

Divide in Naples Opens Over Water Supply

Leaders in the Village of Naples in Ontario County have put out what they say is a call to action regarding the public water situation in the village and town.

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Press & Sun-Bulletin

Legislation would help racinos if Indian casino opened in Rochester area

A bill quietly introduced in the Legislature late yesterday would help the racetracks in Ontario and Genesee counties if the Seneca Nation of Indians moved forward with a Rochester-area casino.

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Related Topix: Rochester, NY, Genesee County, NY, Niagara County, NY

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Blast in Afghan capital amid security transition

A rally supporting the Women's Equality Act under consideration in Albany, produced a showdown between pro-life and pro-choice supporters in Susan B. Anthony Square Park in Rochester Monday afternoon.

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Mon Jun 17, 2013

RochesterHomepage.net

Two Suspects In Phelps Shooting Caught, Two More Sought

Police have called off the manhunt for Andres Escalara, 22, and Jonathan Rivera, 25, in Phelps.

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Related Topix: Phelps, NY

The Evening Sun

Senate advances public safety measures

Measures aimed at improving public safety, protecting vulnerable individuals, and punishing convicted criminals have received senate approval in recent days.

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Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Prison, Drugs

The Post-Standard

Geneva police shoot armed suspect, continue search for other suspects

Officers of the Geneva Police Department responded to several calls of shots fired on East North Street at about 3 p.m. involving a black truck and unknown suspects.

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Related Topix: Geneva, NY

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Learn to make strawberry jam

A class in Canandaigua will teach people how to make and can strawberry jam. The hands-on class, suited for people with all levels of experience, will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. June 27 at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ontario County, 480 N. Main St., Canandaigua.

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Related Topix: Canandaigua, NY

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Your News Now

Police Search for Armed Men in Phelps

In a press conference around 6:30 p.m. Ontario County Sheriff's deputies say they responded to a call for shots fired on East North Street in Geneva.

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Your News Now

Police Investigation in Ontario County

A police investigation in Ontario County closed several roads Sunday evening. Cross Road in Phelps was closed at the intersection of Route 14. Our crew on the scene tells us state troopers have also blocked off the on and off ramps to Route 96 at Route 14.

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13WHAM

Teen Arrested After Running From Cops At Drinking Party

A Canandaigua woman was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly fleeing from Sheriff's deputies at an underage drinking party.

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Related Topix: Canandaigua, NY

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

In business or battle, we all should be mentors

I can't recall meeting a successful business person who didn't have a mentor influence him or her at a critical time or over an extended period of time.

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Sat Jun 15, 2013

WHEC-TV Rochester

Police: Canandaigua man injured parole officer

A Canandaigua man was charged June 14 after he allegedly injured a New York State parole officer while being taken into custody for a parole violation June 11, said Ontario County sheriff's deputies.

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Related Topix: Canandaigua, NY

Fri Jun 14, 2013

Your News Now

Man Shot in the Arm by Seneca County Sheriff's Deputy

Police said a Seneca County Sheriff's deputy under attack by an unruly man shot that man in the arm.

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Related Topix: Seneca County, NY

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Flood advisory issued for Rochester area

A rainy Thursday has caused flooding in parts Monroe County. The National Weather Service in Buffalo issued a flood advisory for southeastern Monroe County, northern Ontario County and southern Wayne County, through 3:45 p.m. Weather updates: Latest local forecast "The rain is letting up but the water will be running high for the next few ... (more)

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Related Topix: Natural Disasters, Flood, Rochester, NY, Monroe County, NY, Weather

13WHAM

Heavy Rain Floods Roads In Rush

A storm system tracked a bit further north than originally expected, and brought Rochester and surrounding areas a steady, heavy rainfall throughout much of the morning through the early part of the afternoon.

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Related Topix: Weather, Rochester, NY, Monroe County, NY

Wed Jun 12, 2013

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Two injured after vehicle strikes tree in Seneca

Two people were injured Tuesday night after the vehicle they were in struck a tree in Seneca, Ontario County.

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Related Topix: Geneva, NY

Press & Sun-Bulletin

Video: If campaign-finance reform fails, "I put the blame squarely on the governor"

Bill Samuels, the founder of the New Roosevelt Initiative, a good-government group, is pressing Gov. Andrew Cuomo to put his full weight behind campaign-finance reform, saying the Democratic governor should pressure Senate Republicans to vote on the measure.

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Related Topix: Andrew Cuomo, US Governors, Nassau County, NY, Canandaigua, NY