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Friends, Family Host Vigil for Crash Victim

Rochester, N.Y. – It was a beautiful night for the beginning of a painful goodbye. Friends and family gathered in Durand Eastman Park Friday night to release balloons and to...

Shots Fired At Tops Parking Lot

Rochester, N.Y. - Police say a woman tried to stop an attempted robbery when she was shot at by the suspect.

Paterson Passes New HIV/AIDS Laws

Albany, N.Y. – Governor David Paterson signed two bills into law today to help reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in New York state.

Man Charged for Conkey Ave. Fire

Rochester, N.Y. – The Rochester Fire Department has charged Shawn Williams with second degree attempted arson for a fire on Conkey Avenue early Thursday morning.

Siblings Share Same Neurological Disorder

Greece, N.Y. - There are seven Cullen siblings and two of them are now dealing with a rare neurological disorder.

Greece Police Internal Report Released -- "Mission accomplished!"

Greece, N.Y.- The details of an internal investigation into the Greece Police Department under former Chief Merritt Rahn were released Friday afternoon.

Police Make Arrest In Chemical Attack

Rochester, N.Y.---Patina Smith and her daughter Ariana Israel say their family was badly burned Thursday night after being splashed with acid by another woman.

New Air Safety Bill Passes Senate; 3407 Families Celebrate

Washington D.C.- - Friday morning, The U.S. Senate announced final passage of the new Aviation Safety Bill which represents a major victory for the families of the victims of Flight...

Cops Seek Ties in Drexel, Other Missing Women Cases

Charleston, S.C. (AP) - Police are seeking ties between the disappearance of a New York teen last seen in South Carolina and two other cases.

Motorcyclist Dies After Crash

Gates, N.Y. – Strong Memorial Hospital reports Justin Melia has died after crashing his motorcycle Thursday morning on 490 eastbound.