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• Police: Officer wounded, 1 dead in Tennessee school shooting

  12-04-2021 23:58
  
  A confrontation in a Tennessee high school that involved police officers responding to a report of a possible armed man, left one person dead and an officer wounded, authorities said.
  
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• Monroe County working to get more law enforcement officers crisis intervention training

  12-04-2021 23:53
  
  There are more than 1,200 law enforcement officers in Monroe County, but only about 450 have any crisis intervention team training.
  
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• Authorities: One person dead, officer wounded in shooting confrontation at a Tennessee high school

  12-04-2021 23:34
  
  One person is dead and multiple people, including a police officer, were shot Monday at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville, authorities said, adding that the scene had been secured.
  
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• Experts: UK COVID-19 variant leading to more young people in the ICU

  12-04-2021 23:28
  
  The U.K. variant of the coronavirus is in Monroe County in big numbers and infectious disease experts say it's resulting in more young people being taken to the ICU.
  
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• Consumer Alert: Didn’t get your stimulus? Your money is in the mail! Here’s how to claim it.

  12-04-2021 22:57
  
  Today your consumer alert looks at your return, your rebate, and the fed's rationale.
  
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• Perinton looks to breathe easier with respite from NYC trash

  12-04-2021 22:41 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  High Acres Landfill's odor problems began in 2017, prompting countless complaints from its neighbors.If Perinton officials have their way, Waste Management will reduce the amount of New York City trash deposited at High Acres Landfill by about 100,000 tons a year — roughly half of what the dump takes in by train each year. A cap on New York City trash, transported to High Acres by rail, is one component of an eight-point odor control plan developed by the town of Perinton for High Acres, w
  
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• Police report multiple victims in Tennessee school shooting

  12-04-2021 22:25
  
  Police say multiple people including an officer were shot Monday at a high school in the east Tennessee city of Knoxville.
  
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• Coronavirus in Monroe County: 205 new cases confirmed, 1 new death

  12-04-2021 22:23
  
  According to the Monroe County Health Department, more than 58,300 people in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Police: Multiple shooting victims including officer reported at Knoxville, Tennessee high school

  12-04-2021 22:16
  
  Police say multiple shooting victims including an officer are reported at a Knoxville, Tennessee high school.
  
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• In-Depth: New report claims Cuomo, top aide used government resources for campaign projects

  12-04-2021 22:08
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo and one of his top aides are facing new claims that they used government resources for campaign projects.
  
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• Fee Brothers passes torch to a fifth generation

  12-04-2021 22:07 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  Longtime owner Ellen Fee says a bittersweet farewell to the renowned bitters business, as her nephews take over.It is hard to miss Fee Brothers on Portland Avenue. Its bright yellow signage juts out boldly from the face of an unassuming brick building, adorned with its time-honored slogan: “Don’t Squeeze.…
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine appointments available in Monroe County this week

  12-04-2021 21:57
  
  The Monroe County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) announced several vaccine appointments are available during the week of April 12.
  
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• DMV road test scheduling page restored after outage

  12-04-2021 21:43
  
  If you've recently tried to book a road test of any kind in New York State, you've probably been stuck in park.
  
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• RBTL, other theatre groups to announce 2021-22 lineups Tuesday

  12-04-2021 21:40
  
  The Rochester Broadway Theatre League and other theatre groups in the Finger Lakes region are set to announce their lineups on Tuesday.
  
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• Cuomo outlines capacity limits for spring graduation ceremonies

  12-04-2021 21:38
  
  The governor outlined some of the guidelines that will be in place for graduation ceremonies this spring.
  
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• First Alert Weather: Showers tapering tonight

  12-04-2021 21:17
  
  Temps today will be in the 50s with more rain at times as showers will increase this morning into the afternoon.
  
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• 2 teens plead not guilty in case of man set on fire in Lyell Ave apartment

  12-04-2021 21:05
  
  The two teenagers charged in the death of a man who was set on fire in his Lyell Avenue apartment last month have pleaded not guilty.
  
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• Ice cream flavor benefitting Dolly Parton charity sells out

  12-04-2021 20:40
  
  There's a new ice cream flavor causing a lot of excitement.
  
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• Trial underway for Fairport man accused of killing ex-girlfriend

  12-04-2021 20:16
  
  William Fricke is facing multiple felony charges, including murder.
  
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• Police: Minnesota officer meant to draw Taser, not handgun

  12-04-2021 19:45
  
  Police Chief Tim Gannon described the shooting as “an accidental discharge.”
  
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• Fortune picks Wegmans as 4th-best company to work for in the US

  12-04-2021 18:51
  
  93% of Wegmans employees say the stores are a great place to work.
  
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• Another victim comes forward in Canandaigua Walmart flashing case

  12-04-2021 18:46
  
  An 11-year-old girl says she was also exposed by Paul Goodrell at the scene in Janaury, she joins a teenager and her grandmother. who previously spoke to News10NBC about the incident.
  
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• Another victim comes forward in Canandaigua Walmart flashing case, man issued appearance ticket currently in jail

  12-04-2021 18:30
  
  An 11-year-old girl says she was also exposed by Paul Goodrell at the scene in Janaury, she joins a teenager and her grandmother. who previously spoke to News10NBC about the incident.
  
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• Local superintendents 'frustrated' by new state guidelines on schools

  12-04-2021 18:07
  
  The new guidelines came out on Friday night and largely follow the CDC guidance.
  
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• Cuomo: State to begin directly supplying vaccines to colleges, universities

  12-04-2021 17:35
  
  While direct guidelines have not been released, Cuomo said the SUNY system is "taking the lead" and encouraged all colleges and universities to take advantage of taking in vaccines.
  
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• EPA docks large research ship in Rochester

  12-04-2021 16:34
  
  According to the EPA, scientists on the ship are searching for new species and evaluating the lower food web.
  
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• Wegmans brand ground turkey linked to salmonella hadar illness

  12-04-2021 15:55
  
  The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert for ground turkey products, including the Wegmans brand.
  
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• Police: Baby killed, two other children shot in Syracuse

  12-04-2021 15:52
  
  Police say no arrests have been made.
  
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• Daunte Wright death in Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest

  12-04-2021 15:20
  
  The death sparked protests in Brooklyn Center into the early hours of Monday morning as Minneapolis was already on edge and midway through the trial of the first of four police officers in George Floyd's death.
  
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• The Little Theatre reopening this week

  12-04-2021 15:09
  
  The Little Theatre is reopening the weekend of Friday, April 16.
  
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• Officer accused of force in stop of Black Army officer fired

  12-04-2021 14:34
  
  One of two police officers accused of pepper spraying and pointing their guns at a Black Army officer during a traffic stop has since been fired.
  
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• State facing big drop in J&J vaccine supply

  12-04-2021 14:26 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  Production of the popular vaccine was disrupted when a “bad batch” had to be thrown out after a Baltimore facility mixed up the ingredients.Demand for COVID-19 vaccines amongst distribution sites and eligible populations exceeds the supply coming from the federal government, New York state leaders have said. This is especially true of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.…
  
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• NYSUT backs state's plan for reopening schools for full-time in-person learning

  12-04-2021 14:17
  
  NYSUT says the updated rules, which were released on Friday, will allow students to safely return.
  
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• House Ethics Committee to investigate allegations against Rep. Tom Reed

  12-04-2021 14:03 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  Reed, who faces sexual misconduct allegations, has said that he's publicly addressed the situation and will cooperate with the committee.The House Ethics Committee will investigate allegations of sexual misconduct against Congressman Tom Reed. …
  
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• 'The bottom line is this can't wait' Schumer joins push for release of federal mental health funding

  12-04-2021 13:45
  
  The COVID relief package passed by Congress last month set aside $5 billion for mental health treatment, but organizations are still waiting for the cash.
  
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• First Alert Forecast: More rain on the way, with an overall cooler pattern this week

  12-04-2021 12:56
  
  Temps today will be in the 50s with more rain at times as showers will increase this morning into the afternoon.
  
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• Trial for Fairport man accused of killing ex-girlfriend to begin Monday

  12-04-2021 12:42
  
  William Fricke is facing multiple felony charges, including murder.
  
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• Deputies Body found in Sweden condo complex 'not suspicious'

  12-04-2021 12:20
  
  Deputies were seen outside the Woodlands off Owens road around 12:30 a.m.
  
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• In-Depth: COVID vaccine side effect factors

  12-04-2021 12:06
  
  A lot of you have reached out to us to ask about the side effects of the COVID vaccines, so, News10NBC took an In-Depth look at who is more likely to experience side effects.
  
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• Man shot, killed during Minnesota traffic stop sparks unrest

  12-04-2021 11:40
  
  The death sparked protests in Brooklyn Center into the early hours of Monday morning as Minneapolis was already on edge and midway through the trial of the first of four police officers in George Floyd's death.
  
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• Man shot by Minnesota officer in traffic stop crashes, dies

  12-04-2021 11:22
  
  The death sparked protests in Brooklyn Center into the early hours of Monday morning as Minneapolis was already on edge and midway through the trial of the first of four police officers in George Floyd's death.
  
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• Crews battle house fire in Greece

  12-04-2021 11:04
  
  Crews were called to a home on Rockwell Drive near North Greece Road around 12:40 a.m.
  
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• Deputies investigating incident at Sweden condo complex

  12-04-2021 10:41
  
  Deputies were seen outside the Woodlands off Owens road around 12:30 a.m.
  
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• Crash leaves car hanging off overpass

  12-04-2021 05:37
  
  A crash left a car hanging off an overpass on Route 104 near Carter Street on Sunday night.
  
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• Rochester has shortage of Uber and Lyft drivers as demand increases

  12-04-2021 05:11
  
  If you’ve tried to use a ride-share service like Uber or Lyft recently, you may have noticed a couple of things: there are either no cars available, or they’re a lot more expensive than normal.
  
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• Brighton Farmers Market opens early

  12-04-2021 01:34
  
  A Rochester-area summer institution is back.
  
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• Legislation proposed to curb dirt bike and ATV accidents

  12-04-2021 01:13
  
  A cell phone video taken on Saturday shows dozens of dirt bikes and ATVs (or All Terrain Vehicles) weaving in and out of traffic at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Ridge Road in Rochester.
  
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• Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood gets cleaner thanks to volunteers

  12-04-2021 00:53
  
  Rochester's Susan B. Anthony Neighborhood is heading into spring a little cleaner thanks to some volunteers.
  
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• $53.7 million contract awarded to Ortho Clinical Diagnostics for COVID fight

  12-04-2021 00:22
  
  About a year ago, Rochester’s Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, one of the world’s largest pure-play IVD test companies, got involved in the fight against COVID with testing.
  
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