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• West Irondequoit juniors holding Chipotle fundraiser

  20-12-2021 23:42
  
  Are you planning on going to Chipotle this week?
  
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• Lighting up the Holidays: Colony Lane in Henrietta

  20-12-2021 23:22
  
  Monday night's holiday lights brings us to Colony Lane in Henrietta.
  
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• Blue Jackets, Canadiens shut down, 10 of 32 NHL teams paused

  20-12-2021 23:20
  
  The Blue Jackets had games scheduled for Monday night at Buffalo and Thursday at home against the Sabres postponed, bringing the total to 42 across the NHL this season.
  
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• Cinemark bringing college football playoffs to the big screen

  20-12-2021 22:40
  
  College football is coming to the big screen!
  
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• First Alert Weather: Good weather for shoppers, but snow could be lacking for Christmas

  20-12-2021 22:11
  
  There is a weather pattern across the U.S. that is relatively weak for low pressure systems and their associated fronts.
  
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• Coronavirus in Monroe County: 336 new cases Monday, deaths updated

  20-12-2021 21:49
  
  According to the Monroe County Health Department, more than 105,615 people in the county have tested positive for COVID-19 since March of 2020.
  
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• Coronavirus in Monroe County: 336 new cases Monday, county updates deaths

  20-12-2021 21:49
  
  According to the Monroe County Health Department, more than 105,615 people in the county have tested positive for COVID-19 since March of 2020.
  
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• State Health Commissioner has breakthrough COVID-19 case, Hochul gives other updates

  20-12-2021 21:40
  
  Gov. Hochul Monday held a COVID-19 update briefing.
  
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• Jury begins deliberating cop's case in Daunte Wright death

  20-12-2021 20:20
  
  Kim Potter's case will go to the mostly white jury after Judge Regina Chu gives them final instructions.
  
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• Biden boosts fuel-economy standards to fight climate change

  20-12-2021 19:35
  
  A final rule issued Monday would raise mileage standards starting in the 2023 model year, reaching a projected industry-wide target of 40 miles per gallon by 2026.
  
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• 'If their desire is Orchard Park, it's Orchard Park' Gov. Hochul says Bills hold key to stadium future

  20-12-2021 19:29
  
  Speaking to reporters in Warsaw, Wyoming County, Hochul said NY would accommodate either a location near downtown Buffalo, or a short trip across the parking lot from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
  
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• Officer's lawyer says shooting Daunte Wright not a crime

  20-12-2021 19:01
  
  Kim Potter's case will go to the mostly white jury after Judge Regina Chu gives them final instructions.
  
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• Blue Jackets, Canadiens shut down, 9 of 32 NHL teams paused

  20-12-2021 18:57
  
  The Blue Jackets had games scheduled for Monday night at Buffalo and Thursday at home against the Sabres postponed, bringing the total to 42 across the NHL this season.
  
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• RGE: Power restored to more than 1k people in Monroe County

  20-12-2021 18:41
  
  A majority of the outages (more than 700 at one point) were reported in Brighton, with Pittsford and Penfield also having more than 100 customers in the dark.
  
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• Jim Gaffigan adds second Rochester comedy show

  20-12-2021 18:22
  
  The show, scheduled for April 29, will now feature an early and late show.
  
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• 'Vax, boost, mask' Monroe County launches campaign to keep businesses open

  20-12-2021 18:01
  
  County Executive Adam Bello will share the specifics during a news conference, where he'll be joined by Wegmans CEO Colleen Wegman,Rochester Mayor-Elect Malik Evans, Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mike Mendoza, and other local leaders.
  
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• High hopes for weed market at Winter Cannabis Carnival

  20-12-2021 18:01 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  The Winter Cannabis Carnival at the Main Street Armory offered a clear vision of the future of Rochester's recreational marijuana industry.As state Sen. Jeremy Cooney made his way through the oppressive haze and wall-to-wall crowd that swallowed the interior of the Main Street Armory, he came to a conclusion — when it gets fired up, New York’s legal marijuana market will be big. He’s not alone in his conclusion.…
  
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• Former President Trump sues NY A.G. to stop investigation into business practices

  20-12-2021 17:46
  
  Former President Donald Trump sued New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, seeking to end her civil investigation into his business practices.
  
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• Former President Trump suies NY A.G. to stop investigation into business practices

  20-12-2021 17:44
  
  Former President Donald Trump sued New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday, seeking to end her civil investigation into his business practices.
  
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• RGE: Hundres still without power in Monroe County

  20-12-2021 17:41
  
  A majority of the outages (more than 700 at one point) were reported in Brighton, with Pittsford and Penfield also having more than 100 customers in the dark.
  
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• MCSO identifies Perinton man hit, killed by deputy

  20-12-2021 17:37
  
  The Monroe County Sheriff's Office Monday identified the Perinton man hit and killed by a deputy as he crossed the road early Friday morning.
  
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• WATCH: Monroe County to launch campaign to keep businesses open

  20-12-2021 17:00
  
  County Executive Adam Bello will share the specifics during a news conference, where he'll be joined by Wegmans CEO Colleen Wegman,Rochester Mayor-Elect Malik Evans, Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mike Mendoza, and other local leaders.
  
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• Prosecutor: Minnesota cop negligent in Daunte Wright's death

  20-12-2021 16:40
  
  Kim Potter's case will go to the mostly white jury after Judge Regina Chu gives them final instructions.
  
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• Oswego State President named interim SUNY Chancellor

  20-12-2021 16:31
  
  SUNY Oswego President Deborah Stanely has been named interim chancellor of the entire SUNY system.
  
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• Closing arguments set for officer who killed Daunte Wright

  20-12-2021 16:20
  
  Kim Potter's case will go to the mostly white jury after Judge Regina Chu gives them final instructions.
  
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• Police identify Greece man shot and killed on Bennington Drive

  20-12-2021 14:56
  
  Rochester Police have confirmed that a man was shot and killed in Rochester Friday night.
  
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• RGE: 1,100+ without power in Monroe County

  20-12-2021 14:39
  
  A majority of the outages (more than 700) are being reported in Brighton, with Pittsford and Penfield also having more than 100 customers in the dark.
  
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• Workers at veterinary emergency hospital pursue a union

  20-12-2021 14:32 via rochestercitynewspaper.com
  
  The employees have become increasingly frustrated with their working conditions since the hospital was sold earlier this year. Amanda Slish loves her work as an emergency patient care coordinator at Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services in Brighton.…
  
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• Closing arguments set for ex-officer in Daunte Wright death

  20-12-2021 14:10
  
  Kim Potter's case will go to the mostly white jury after Judge Regina Chu gives them final instructions.
  
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• A couple snowflakes at times this week, gusty breeze Wednesday, slightly milder weather heading towards Christmas

  20-12-2021 14:08
  
  We may see a few snow showers to start the day with a dusting in spots. Another front will bring a few snow showers Wednesday morning and then a more noticeable breeze during the day.
  
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• Moderna: Booster shot effective against Omicron variant

  20-12-2021 13:31
  
  In a release, the company said preliminary data from lab testing found the current version of its booster (50 micrograms) provided increased antibody levels to neutralize the virus.
  
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• Monroe County to launch campaign to keep businesses open

  20-12-2021 12:28
  
  County Executive Adam Bello will share the specifics during a news conference, where he'll be joined by Wegmans CEO Colleen Wegman,Rochester Mayor-Elect Malik Evans, Monroe County Public Health Commissioner Dr. Mike Mendoza, and other local leaders.
  
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• Sens. Warren and Booker test positive for breakthrough COVID

  20-12-2021 10:57
  
  In separate statements Sunday, the Democrats said they had been fully vaccinated with two doses and a booster and their symptoms were mild. They also encouraged others to get the trio of shots if eligible.
  
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• Lyons man arrested for kidnapping and assault

  20-12-2021 04:12
  
  The Wayne County Office of the Sheriff say they arrested a man from the Town of Lyons for kidnapping, assault, menacingcriminal obstruction and criminal mischief.
  
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• Man found unconscious behind wheel of motor vehicle accident

  20-12-2021 03:38
  
  Rochester Police found a driver who suffered a medical emergency unconscious behind wheel Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Bills end 2-game skid with 31-14 win over spiraling Panthers

  20-12-2021 03:37
  
  Josh Allen says his sprained left foot felt fine — still, he was grateful for how his Buffalo teammates helped carry the load.
  
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• Local 2-year-old goes viral on TikTok

  20-12-2021 01:18
  
  A local Rochester 2-year-old hopes to bring some holiday cheer and smiles to the community.
  
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• Santa Clauses are coming to town!

  20-12-2021 00:17
  
  Over 250 Santas ran Saturday morning for the Santa Stampede.
  
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• Places of worship gearing up for in-person holiday services this year

  20-12-2021 00:09
  
  Places of worship gearing up for in-person holiday services this year s COVID-19 continues on.
  
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