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• Deputies: Rochester man facing 22 charges after road rage incident

  20-08-2021 23:51
  
  Shots fired during a road rage incident in Livingston County.
  
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• US 'copters pick up Kabul evacuees; Biden focuses on rescues

  20-08-2021 23:20
  
  Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems.
  
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• Webster man trying to help his former Afgan employees get out

  20-08-2021 23:12
  
  As the chaotic situation in Afghanistan continues, a Webster man who worked in the country for years is desperately trying to help the Afgan people who he employed, get to safety.
  
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• Stepson accused of murdering stepfather, stepdaughter accused of helping to cover it up

  20-08-2021 23:06
  
  Two people were arrested Friday in connection to the murder of Parma man back in May.
  
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• Irondequoit cancels 2021 Oktoberfest

  20-08-2021 22:59
  
  Irondequoit is canceling its 2021 Oktoberfest.
  
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• Consumer Alert: More bad news for T-Mobile customers. Have you frozen your credit yet?

  20-08-2021 22:57
  
  So far, T-Mobile has found that the personal information of more than 50 million folks who have done business with them is now for sale on the dark web.
  
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• Coronavirus in Monroe County: 150 new cases

  20-08-2021 22:41
  
  According to the Monroe County Health Department, more than 70,160 people in the county have tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Gates Police cancel alert for missing woman

  20-08-2021 22:35
  
  UPDATE: Gates Police have canceled the alert as of 4:32 p.m.
  
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• First Alert Weather: Tropical Storm Henri takes aim at the Northeast this weekend

  20-08-2021 21:56
  
  Our weekend will be fairly uneventful here in western New York, but Tropical Storm Henri continues to strengthen as it turns to the north.
  
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• Cuomo's attorney says Attorney General's sexual harassment report has inaccuracies

  20-08-2021 21:45
  
  With just a few days until Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation takes effect, his personal attorney says there are still a lot of issues with the bombshell sexual harassment report delivered by the New York State Attorney General.
  
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• Moving vans at mansion as Cuomo prepares to leave office

  20-08-2021 21:00
  
  A moving van was at the governor's mansion in Albany on Friday and workers were seen carrying out boxes and artwork as Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepared for his last day in office.
  
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• Bills Mafia tailgate sauce now at Wegmans

  20-08-2021 20:25
  
  Looking to eat some wings while watching the Buffalo Bills take on the Chicago Bears Saturday? Well, the Buffalo Bills are launching their own tailgate sauce!
  
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• Biden pledges to Americans in Kabul: 'We will get you home'

  20-08-2021 20:20
  
  Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems.
  
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• Diverse final season for Geva’s retiring artistic director

  20-08-2021 20:16 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  Geva Theatre Center announces its lineup for its 49th season, which will be retiring artistic director Mark Cuddy's last.Diversity of genres and stories has increasingly been Mark Cuddy’s signature as artistic director at Geva Theatre Center. And diversity is as evident as ever in the eight shows announced Friday morning for the upcoming season.…
  
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• ESL Federal Credit Union launches 'ESL First-Time Homebuyer Grant' for Black, Latino residents

  20-08-2021 19:54
  
  The ESL Federal Credit Union announced Friday the launch of the "ESL First-Time Homebuyer Grant" for eligible Black and Latino residents in Rochester.
  
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• Movers are seen at mansion as Cuomo prepares to leave office

  20-08-2021 19:29
  
  A moving van was at the governor's mansion in Albany on Friday and workers were seen carrying out boxes and artwork as Gov. Andrew Cuomo prepared for his last day in office.
  
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• Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation, flights resume

  20-08-2021 19:20
  
  Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems.
  
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• Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation, flights 'paused'

  20-08-2021 19:00
  
  Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems.
  
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• Geva announces shows for modified season

  20-08-2021 17:35
  
  Geva Theatre announces plans for its 49th season, the last for it's Artistic Director Mark Cuddy.
  
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• Activists want federal funds for climate, social justice initiatives

  20-08-2021 17:02 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  People from various environmental and social justice groups gathered outside the federal building on Thursday to push Congress to pass a $3.5 trillion federal reconciliation bill.A few dozen people representing various environmental and social justice groups gathered outside the federal building on State Street Thursday. They're pushing Congress to pass a $3.5 trillion federal reconciliation bill.…
  
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• Deputies: 2 in custody in connection with Parma man's death

  20-08-2021 16:45
  
  Two people were arrested Friday in connection to the murder of Parma man back in May.
  
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• Newly announced Jeopardy! host stepping down

  20-08-2021 16:41
  
  Mike Richards will not take over hosting duties after past comments surface.
  
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• Gates Police ask for public's help identifying mail thieves

  20-08-2021 15:47
  
  The Gates Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people who are accused of stealing a package off a front porch.
  
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• Biden to address chaotic Kabul evacuation amid criticism

  20-08-2021 15:29
  
  Facing a firestorm of criticism, President Joe Biden plans to speak Friday about the chaotic evacuation of Americans and allies from Afghanistan as the U.S. struggles with obstacles ranging from armed Taliban checkpoints to paperwork problems.
  
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• US extends border closure with Canada until at least Sept. 21

  20-08-2021 15:19
  
  The United States is extending restrictions on non-essential travel and ferry crossings with Canada until at least Sept. 21, according to U.S. Homeland Security.
  
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• Great New York State Fair kicks off Friday

  20-08-2021 14:50
  
  The Great New York State Fair kicks off Friday, Aug. 20, and will run through Sept 6, the longest in state fair history!
  
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• Upstate NY Fort Drum soldiers aiding Afghanistan evacuations

  20-08-2021 14:17
  
  Some Upstate New York soldiers from Fort Drum are on the front lines helping with the ongoing evacuations in Afghanistan.
  
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• NYS Senator introduces legislation requiring governor’s office to retain e-mails, records

  20-08-2021 14:01
  
  New York State Senator Daphne Jordan (R, NY-43) is introducing legislation to prevent governors in the future from destroying or purposely misplacing potentially incriminating records.
  
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• RPD: Driver runs red light, causing rollover crash on city's east side

  20-08-2021 13:42
  
  Rochester Police responded to a rollover crash on the city's east side early Friday morning.
  
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• First Alert Weather: Nice summer weather today, decent weekend ahead with scattered thunderstorms

  20-08-2021 13:29
  
  Hazy sun and puffy clouds this afternoon with warm and muggy weather for your Friday.
  
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• Job listings requiring COVID-19 vaccine on the rise

  20-08-2021 13:22
  
  As the delta variant creates a surge in virus cases, vaccine mandates in job listings have jumped significantly.
  
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• Study: COVID-19 vaccinations may have prevented up to 140K deaths in US

  20-08-2021 13:08
  
  A new study out of Indiana University shows COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States may have prevented up to 140,000 deaths.
  
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• Good Question: Can they fix the traffic 'nightmare' in Victor?

  20-08-2021 12:34
  
  This is a problem for a lot of people trying to get on the thruway at one of our busiest spots.
  
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• RPD: Delivery driver stabbed, seriously injured on Lehigh Avenue

  20-08-2021 12:21
  
  A delivery driver is hospitalized with serious injuries after being stabbed on the city's southwest side late Thursday night.
  
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• High Acres Landfill allowed to keep operating despite smell—with some conditions

  20-08-2021 05:11
  
  After an outcry from the community about the smell coming from the property, the permit came with some conditions.
  
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• Police: Man shot on Driving Park, condition unknown

  20-08-2021 04:44
  
  A man was shot on the 500 block of Driving Park Thursday night.
  
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• Taste NY repping the Finger Lakes at the Great New York State Fair

  20-08-2021 04:29
  
  It wouldn't be the Great New York State Fair without some great local food.
  
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• Speaker Heastie explains reasoning behind impeachment reversal

  20-08-2021 04:18
  
  The State Assembly Speaker Thursday explained his decision on the impeachment investigation into Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
  
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• Cuomo signs overdraft protection bill into law

  20-08-2021 03:49
  
  Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation into law Thursday that is aimed to make banks take more actions to prevent overdraft fees.
  
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• CDC Director says yearly COVID booster shots may not be necessary

  20-08-2021 03:32
  
  President Joe Biden Wednesday announced plans to start rolling out third-dose booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, but COVID-19 booster shots may not become an annual treatment.
  
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• Rochester Police: 2 in custody after officer spots stolen vehicle on Alphonse Street

  20-08-2021 03:14
  
  Rochester Police have two people in custody after they spotted a vehicle that had been stolen Wednesday Thursday night.
  
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• Rochester natives killed in action in WWII to be buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

  20-08-2021 03:03
  
  Last year, the remains of a man killed during World War II were officially determined to be those of a Rochester native.
  
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• Rochester native killed in action in WWII to be buried in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

  20-08-2021 03:03
  
  Last year, the remains of a man killed during World War II were officially determined to be those of a Rochester native.
  
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• Monroe County Sheriff's Office uses thermal imaging drone to find lost hiker

  20-08-2021 02:41
  
  The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office pulled off a high-tech rescue of a 79-year-old hiker Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Deputies: Geneva woman accused of more than $18K in welfare fraud

  20-08-2021 02:12
  
  A Geneva woman is facing charges after deputies say she fraudulently collected more than $18,000 in benefits she was not eligible for.
  
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• Consumer Alert: Hilton mom v. Home Depot. Why the home improvement giant is now apologizing

  20-08-2021 01:45
  
  Thursday’s consumer alert may leave you scratching your head.
  
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• In-Depth: Veterans struggling amid chaos in Afghanistan, how you can help

  20-08-2021 01:28
  
  As we continue to see the heartbreaking images from Afghanistan, many veterans who served there are left wondering if their sacrifices were worth it. Many of whom lost friends serving alongside them.
  
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• Police: Man found deceased in Genesee River near Driving Park Bridge

  20-08-2021 01:23
  
  Police are investigating after a man was found floating in the Genesee River, deceased.
  
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• Lollypop Farm asking for help amid influx of pets

  20-08-2021 00:48
  
  Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester announced this week it is facing a major influx of pets being admitted to the shelter and has hit max capacity.
  
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• COVID infections up but high schools told few examples of transmission with football

  20-08-2021 00:19
  
  On Aug. 19, 2020, there were 29 new COVID cases in Monroe County. Thursday, the county reported 197 new cases.
  
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