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• Monroe County working to get more children vaccinated

  13-05-2021 23:58
  
  On their weekly COVID-19 Zoom call Thursday, County Executive Adam Bello and Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza discussed a number of things, including vaccine eligibility for teenagers.
  
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• 2 indicted in Greece kidnapping case appear in court

  13-05-2021 23:12
  
  Two of the three people indicted for their roles in the alleged kidnapping of two young children from their foster home in Greece appeared in court for motions hearings on Thursday.
  
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• Trial for 3 ex-cops charged in Floyd's death pushed to March

  13-05-2021 22:40
  
  Attorneys for Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao have said they want the court to require prosecuting attorneys to submit affidavits under oath that they aren't responsible for the leak to the media.
  
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• Play of the Week: May 13

  13-05-2021 22:36
  
  Here is the News10NBC Play of the Week brought to you by Alfred State for May 13.
  
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• 'Harassment is not making someone feel uncomfortable': Cuomo comments draw ire

  13-05-2021 22:26
  
  The lawyer for one of the governor's accusers is calling a statement he made during a press conference Friday "jaw-dropping."
  
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• First Alert Weather: Great weather for Lilac Fest weekend

  13-05-2021 21:39
  
  A light breeze off the lake will keep temps cooler near Lake Ontario.
  
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• Coronavirus in Monroe County: 221 new cases confirmed, county updates deaths

  13-05-2021 21:35
  
  According to the Monroe County Health Department, over 64,790 people in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Troopers investigating fatal crash on I-90 in Seneca County

  13-05-2021 21:24
  
  The New York State Police are investigating a deadly crash between two trucks on the Thruway in Seneca County.
  
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• Monroe County and YMCA holding series of vaccine clinics

  13-05-2021 21:10
  
  Monroe County and the YMCA of Greater Rochester are hosting a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at YMCAs in all four quadrants of Monroe County.
  
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• Deputies find missing Bergen teen safe

  13-05-2021 21:04
  
  The Monroe County Sheriff's Office has found a missing teenager from Bergen safe.
  
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• CDC: Fully vaccinated people can largely ditch masks indoors

  13-05-2021 20:34
  
  The new guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.
  
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• Govt eases up guidance on indoor mask-wearing

  13-05-2021 20:23
  
  The eased guidance comes two weeks after the CDC recommended that fully vaccinated people continue to wear masks indoors in all settings and outdoors in large crowds.
  
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• Youth Opportunity Agenda is Evans’ first mayoral campaign proposal

  13-05-2021 20:03 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  Mayoral Candidate Malik Evans's first series of proposals focus on creating opportunity for city youth through programs like Teen Court.Mayoral candidate Malik Evans is proposing several policies that would, if enacted, address the need for youth development and peer mediation programs, as well as bolster support for the Teen Court program. The proposals, named the Youth Opportunity Agenda, were the first that Evans has unveiled as part of his primary campaign against Mayor Lovely Warren.&hellip
  
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• AP source: Govt to ease up guidance on indoor mask-wearing

  13-05-2021 19:19
  
  That's according to a person briefed on the announcement who spoke on condition of anonymity.
  
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• State Police searching for missing Clifton Springs man

  13-05-2021 19:11
  
  Troopers say 22-year-old Jacob D. Gregory, from Clifton Springs, was last seen on Saturday.
  
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• Cuomo: NY is open to 'very creative' incentives for vaccines

  13-05-2021 18:47
  
  Cuomo was initially asked if a lottery system of incentives would be considered, to which he said the state "thought about" the idea
  
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• Community leaders urge every Monroe County church to take part in anti-violence effort

  13-05-2021 18:24
  
  Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County held a rally Thursday morning outside the Rochester City School District headquarters on West Broad Street to discuss their plan.
  
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• Church and community leaders urge every Monroe County church to take part in anti-violence effort

  13-05-2021 18:24
  
  Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County held a rally Thursday morning outside the Rochester City School District headquarters on West Broad Street to discuss their plan.
  
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• Rochester Red Wings single-game tickets go on sale Friday

  13-05-2021 18:02
  
  Single-game tickets to Rochester Red Wings home games in May will go on sale Friday morning
  
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• United Way of Greater Rochester celebrates Day of Caring

  13-05-2021 17:40
  
  News10NBC stopped by the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester Thursday morning as volunteers with Genesee Regional Bank helped spread new wood chips on the club's playground.
  
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• Judge postpones trial for 3 ex-cops charged in Floyd's death

  13-05-2021 17:40
  
  Attorneys for Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao have said they want the court to require prosecuting attorneys to submit affidavits under oath that they aren't responsible for the leak to the media.
  
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• Deputies searching for missing Bergen teen

  13-05-2021 16:34
  
  The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding a missing teenager from Bergen.
  
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• NY AG issues warning over gas price gouging

  13-05-2021 15:37
  
  The AG Thursday said she's urging New Yorkers to report any "dramatic" increases in the cost of gas.
  
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• Father, woman indicted in Greece kidnapping case to appear in court

  13-05-2021 14:35
  
  Dimitri Cash Sr., and Kimara Pluviose will appear for a motions hearing.
  
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• Protest in Rochester gathers in support of Palestine

  13-05-2021 13:32 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  Dozens of protesters calling for Palestinian liberation organized at the federal building on State Street Wednesday.A couple of hundred people protested outside the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building on State Street in Rochester Wednesday afternoon, in support of Palestinians being injured during the recent increase in violence in the Middle East. One of the protesters, Basem Ashkar, called on U.S. politicians to stop support to Israel.…
  
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• New mandatory training for Rochester Police to start Thursday

  13-05-2021 13:32
  
  The "Robert E. Craig Institute for Ethical Leadership Policing Program" will take place over the next two days, with roughly 75 officers set to attend in-person.
  
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• Ex-cops in Floyd death claim witness coercion, harm of leak

  13-05-2021 13:07
  
  Attorneys for Thomas Lane, J. Kueng and Tou Thao have said they want the court to require prosecuting attorneys to submit affidavits under oath that they aren't responsible for the leak to the media.
  
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• First Alert Weather: Fair, pleasant weather ahead as temps continue to climb

  13-05-2021 13:05
  
  A light breeze off the lake will keep temps cooler near Lake Ontario.
  
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• First Alert Weather: Fair and pleasant weather ahead as temps will continue to warm through the weekend into next week

  13-05-2021 13:04
  
  A light breeze off the lake will keep temps cooler near Lake Ontario.
  
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• Jury finds two inmates guilty in 2019 Auburn prison riot

  13-05-2021 12:51
  
  A jury in Cayuga County found Russell Williams and Phillip Bradley guilty of first-degree riot in a joint trial.
  
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• Monroe County opens Pfizer vaccine appointments for those 12+ after state, federal authorization

  13-05-2021 11:50
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced New York will extend the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 and older.
  
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• NY to set workplace safety standards for airborne illnesses

  13-05-2021 11:20
  
  As part of a bill called the "Hero Act", which was signed by Gov. Cuomo, state health and labor officials are working together to come up with workplace standards.
  
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• Ohio's million-dollar idea: Lottery prizes for vaccinations

  13-05-2021 11:02
  
  The move comes as governors, health officials and community leaders are coming up with creative incentives to get more shots in arms, including insider access to NFL locker rooms and an Indianapolis 500 garage, cash incentives, various other promotions.
  
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• Man seriously injured in shooting near Conkey Avenue

  13-05-2021 05:16
  
  A man has life-threatening injuries after a shooting near Conkey Avenue on Rochester's north side.
  
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• Irondequoit dad charged with trespassing after refusing to wear a mask at baseball game

  13-05-2021 05:12
  
  Irondequoit parent Chad Hummel faced a judge Wednesday after being arrested last week for not wearing a mask at an east ridge high school baseball game.
  
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• Police investigation underway near Conkey Avenue

  13-05-2021 04:19
  
  A large police investigation is underway near Conkey Avenue on Rochester's north side.
  
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• Rochester community organizations hold rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza

  13-05-2021 04:01
  
  Community organizations in Rochester are rallying for Palestinians in Gaza Wednesday.
  
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• New York will expand use of Pfizer vaccine to those 12+

  13-05-2021 02:48
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced New York will extend the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 and older.
  
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• New York expands use of Pfizer vaccine to those 12+

  13-05-2021 02:48
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced New York will extend the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to people 12 and older.
  
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• Assembly passes amendment expanding 'no excuse' absentee voting

  13-05-2021 02:44
  
  The State Assembly passed an amendment expanding access to absentee ballot voting.
  
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• CDC: More cases of blood clots in Johnson & Johnson vaccine recipients reported

  13-05-2021 02:28
  
  More cases of rare blood clots following the use of Johnson & Johnson's coronavirus vaccine have been reported.
  
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• Police: Albion man stabs 17-year-old, injures woman trying to protect teenager

  13-05-2021 02:20
  
  An Albion man is facing charges after police say he stabbed a 17-year-old and injured a woman who tried to protect the teenager.
  
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• Consumer Alert: The cost of living is way up. Why it still may be a good time to buy a new car

  13-05-2021 01:39
  
  And the FTC is warning that romance scams are on the rise, especially among the elderly.
  
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• Gillibrand pushing to make universal school meals permanent

  13-05-2021 01:31
  
  New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand wants to make universal school meals a permanent reality.
  
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• In-Depth: News10NBC gets a tour of Seabreeze

  13-05-2021 01:16
  
  In a week and a half, Seabreeze Amusement Park will open up to the public for the first time in almost two years.
  
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• Colonial Pipeline restarts operations days after major hack

  13-05-2021 00:29
  
  The nation's largest fuel pipeline restarted operations Wednesday, days after it was forced to shut down by a gang of hackers.
  
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• When will the Essential Caregiver Law actually help families?

  13-05-2021 00:15
  
  Many families across New York are looking for answers as they remain separated from their loved ones in nursing homes.
  
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• ESL Jefferson Awards winner launches campaign to curb violence in Rochester

  13-05-2021 00:05
  
  News10NBC and ESL Federal Credit Union are proud to partner in recognizing five individuals who have gone above and beyond as winners of the 2021 Jefferson Awards. Meet one of the honorees, Clay Harris.
  
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• Can SUNY mandate faculty and staff get vaccinated?

  13-05-2021 00:01
  
  SUNY joined a growing list of universities mandating students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but that’s not the case for those teaching or working at SUNY campuses.
  
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