WXXI Public NewsRoom Archive

Mixed Media: Eyeing Digital Cameras 10-08-08 (2008-10-09)
It's that time of year again - digital camera buying season!

Mixed Media: Radio on the Rocks 10-01-08 (2008-10-02)
When the National Association of Broadcasters got together in Austin there wasn't as much buying and selling as there usually is.

State Looks at Keeping Big Rigs off Small Roads (2008-09-24)
Focusing first on the Finger Lakes, later statewide, DOT officials roll out plans to keep large trucks on interstate highways.

County Executives form Mandate Panel (2008-09-24)
Three upstate county executives are launching an effort to document how state mandated spending affects their taxpayers -- and deliver a blueprint to Albany on how to fix the problem. Monroe County's Maggie Brooks, Erie County's Chris Collins and Onondaga County's Joanie Mahoney call their 10-member panel the Upstate Mandate Relief Commission.

York Water Advisory Lifted (2008-09-24)
Boil water advisory issued last week is lifted; testing shows water safe.

Democrats Make A Push For NY Senate Seats (2008-09-24)
A coordinated statewide Democratic effort to win back the New York State Senate, brought their campaign message to Rochester Wednesday.

Sale of Historical Society Mansion Approved (2008-09-24)
Rochester Historical Society board approves sale of headquarters building "Woodside."

Albion inmates find peace behind bars (2008-09-24)
Prison life can be harsh. Many inmates face the risks of harassment, disease, and depression on a daily basis. WXXI's Brenda Tremblay recently visited a women's prison forty miles west of Rochester and found that some of the inmates have found a way to cope.

Poll Finds Senate Could Swing Either Way (2008-09-24)
A new poll finds the State Senate races in New York may result in a near tie between Democrats and Republicans over who controls the house.

Comptroller Warns of Troubled Waters Ahead (2008-09-23)
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says it's likely that tax collections will be down even further, when the state gets more data later this week.

Mandated Spending Under the Microscope (2008-09-23)
Monroe County executive Maggie Brooks says she's helping to form a commission that will study mandated spending in three upstate counties.

Dinolfo Announces Social Security Redaction; Opponent Not Convinced (2008-09-23)
The Monroe County Clerk's Web site is free of social security numbers, County Clerk Cheryl Dinolfo announced Monday.

Rochester Business Ethics Award: W. Michael Hoffman (2008-09-23)
W. Michael Hoffman, Ph.D., founder and executive director of the Center for Business Ethics and the Hieken Professor of Business and Professional Ethics at Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts was the keynote speaker at the 2008 Rochester Business Ethics Award (RBEA) luncheon on Tuesday, September 23. Watch the speech.

DiNapoli Website Tracks Local Government Spending (2008-09-23)
The website lists spending for the past twelve years of 3100 towns, villages, schools, and fire districts in New York State.

A US Commerce Official Visits Rochester to Promote Sustainable Manufacturing (2008-09-23)
A US Commerce official was in Rochester Tuesday to help advance the concept of sustainable manufacturing.

Work to Resume on Nazareth Theater (2008-09-22)
Work halted on the college's arts center in the spring, but thanks to a state grant it's back on track.

Ethics Committee to Meet Amid Calls for Reform (2008-09-22)
The Assembly Ethics committee is meeting again in private later this week, and nobody knows for sure what they are discussing, but it could be one of a number of recent transgressions of Assemblymembers including an extra marital affair with a former intern, and federal charges of bribery and corruption against another.

Cuomo Noncommital on McCain Appointment Chatter (2008-09-22)
New York's Attorney General kept mum on an appointment to the Securities and Exchange Commission in a possible McCain administration.

New Website for Consumers Seeking Home Improvements (2008-09-22)
The attorney general's office is listing contractors with judgments against them on its website.

Paterson Says Special Session "Very Possible" (2008-09-22)
Governor Paterson, speaking in Buffalo, says it's increasingly likely that he will ask the legislature to return before Election Day to deal with the growing state budget deficit, and that "everything" is potentially on the chopping block.

Work to Resume on Nazareth Theater (2008-09-20)
Work on the theater stopped when the cost of materials rose, but thanks to a state grant, a revised version of the project is back on.

Sen. Clinton Helps Open New Operation at Rochester Technology Park (2008-09-19)
Senator Hillary Clinton was in town Friday morning for a ribbon-cutting at the Rochester Technology Park in the Town of Gates.

Generation XXI Votes: Lovely A.Warren (2008-09-18)
WXXI's Carlet Cleare talks with city councilwoman Lovely A. Warren about voting, her trip to Denver and her concerns about this year's election.

Renaissance Square Theater Moving Forward (2008-09-18)
The board of Renaissance Square heard from consultants today who say the theater part of the project will be sustainable.

Mixed Media: Wilmington Goes Digital 09-17-08 (2008-09-18)
What does a medium-sized North Carolina town have to do with television's digital transition? A lot, it turns out.

Anti-Poverty Groups Seek Incease in Welfare Grant (2008-09-18)
The groups say the basic public assistance grant in New York has not gone up in 18 years.

Public Employees Support Hotel Workers' Union Efforts (2008-09-17)
In town for a convention, the Public Employees Federation took time out to rally at a local hotel.

Victor Town Supervisor Resigns (2008-09-17)
Republican Leslie Bamann announced Tuesday she is resigning as Victor Town Supervisor, saying she wants to spend more time with family members and explore other professional opportunities.

"Education a Right for Homeless Kids" Says Advocate (2008-09-17)
As advocates for the homeless gathered for the annual symposium in Rochester, Diane Nilan continued her advocacy for the education of homeless children.

Eastman Broadband Headlines in Mexico (2008-09-17)
The students of the Eastman Broadband Ensemble explore a particular quirk of modern life.

Pollution Credit Auction Set (2008-09-16)
New York State's participation in the cap and trade pollution credit program is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 10% in the next decade.

Carestream to Cut 500 to 700 Jobs (2008-09-16)
The company says it wants to be more competitive and increase profit margins.

Storm Knocks Out Power to Thousands (2008-09-15)
Remnants of Hurricane Ike are to blame for a wind storm that hit the area overnight

Poll Finds Obama Slipping in NY (2008-09-15)
Barack Obama's lead in New York has dropped to just five points ahead of John McCain, in a Siena College poll. The biggest shift occurred among women voters.

Paterson Offers Aid to Troubled AIG (2008-09-15)
The governor says AIG will get a "bridge loan", not a taxpayer- funded bail out.

RG&S Works to Restore Power (2008-09-15)
Rochester Gas and Electric reports that 32,000 customers in Western New York are still without power as a result of last night's wind storm.

Mixed Media: Primary Politics 09-10-08 (2008-09-15)
A presidential election year can be a boon for TV stations, and a bane for anyone trying to sell anything other than a candidate.

State Comptroller Monitoring Wall St. Crisis (2008-09-15)
New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says it does not appear the worst is over for the troubled financial industry.

Democrats Call on Clerk's Office to Remove Sensitive Data (2008-09-13)
The county legislature will vote on forcing the clerk's office to remove social security numbers from the web.

NY 25: Hawkins Signatures Deemed Valid (2008-09-12)
The third party candidate will be on the ballot despite a challenge to his signatures.

Daycare Provider Sentenced (2008-09-12)
Ana Powers drew a two-year prison sentence on assault and endangering the welfare of a child charges.

Wegmans Expands Recall to Other Bread Products (2008-09-12)
Dough shipped to store bakeries from Rochester may have been contaminated by broken pieces of a metal spring from a mixing machine.

City Proposals Advance (2008-09-12)
Two proposals from Mayor Robert Duffy are voted through City Council committees. One covers the city purchase of the Culver Road Armory.

Minority Contracting Under the Microscope (2008-09-12)
City Councilman Adam McFadden is beginning a process to study whether or not minority contractors get a fair shake from the city of Rochester.

Cathedral Dedicates Major New Organ (2008-09-12)
Listen as Doctor William Porter, professor of organ and harpsichord at the Eastman School of Music, plays the new Sacred Heart Cathedral organ.

State Legislative Races Look to November (2008-09-11)
The primaries are over and New York's political world is now looking forward to the November elections. Karen DeWitt sifts through the tea leaves of the mixed results of Tuesday's races, to see if there are any trends for the general election.

9-11 Remembered Around Rochester (2008-09-11)
From Brockport to Irondequoit, Monroe County communities remember 9-11-01.

Assignment the World Marks 50 Years (2008-09-11)
Pioneer public TV news program for elementary and middle school students was first regular WXXI production.

County Goes for Final Public Funding for Ren Square (2008-09-10)
Officials behind the Renaissance Square Project in downtown Rochester heard from their Albany lobbyist Wednesday.

Work Begins on Public Market Parking (2008-09-10)
Old warehouse is being demolished for badly-needed parking at Rochester's Public Market.

Wegmans Recall Covers Some Fresh Bagels (2008-09-10)
Dough produced in Rochester may have contained bits of metal from a broken mixer.

NY 29: Massa Responds to Kuhl's Health Care Platform (2008-09-10)
The Democrat running for the 29th district seat says Kuhl's plan is "tired."

NY 26 - Kryzan Big Upset Winner in the 26th District (2008-09-10)
Environmental lawyer wins three-way primary with Democrats Jack Davis and Jon Powers.

Rochester Teachers May Collect Back Pay (2008-09-10)
Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard describes issue as something that "didn't move forward as it should have."

Kodak Retirees March on Company Headquarters (2008-09-10)
Sign-waving Kodak retirees and their families protest cuts in their health care announced by the company.

New Yorkers Adapting to Tough Economic Times (2008-09-10)
New Yorkers are implementing strategies in times of high gas and food prices

Cuomo Touts Student Lending Reform in East Rochester (2008-09-09)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says national student lending reform was the product of leadership by the New York state legislature.

URMC to get $11.5 Million for Lymphoma Research (2008-09-09)
Rochester could soon become one of the top cancer treatment destinations for lymphoma patients.

Legislature to Vote on FAIR Plan Settlement (2008-09-09)
The lawsuit between suburban school districts and Monroe County could finally be resolved Tuesday night.

NY 29 - Kuhl Releases Health Care Agenda (2008-09-09)
Republican Randy Kuhl releases his health care plan.

NY 26 - Democrats Meet in 26th District Congressional Primary (2008-09-09)
Democrats square off in the primary for the 26th Congressional district.

American Peace Waltz (2008-09-08)
WXXI's Brenda Tremblay profiled Tony Guarino, a repairman who's composed thousands of original songs.

Home Heating Fund Expanded (2008-09-08)
Rochester area residents who are in need will have more help available to them for their heating and electric bills.

Generation XXI Votes: Steve Lecik (2008-09-08)
WXXI's Brenda Tremblay talked about the election season with Steve Lecik, a trombone student at the Eastman School of Music.

URMC to get $11.5 Million for Lymphoma Research (2008-09-08)
Rochester could soon become one of the top cancer treatment destinations for lymphoma patients.

Superintendent Brizard Says There is a "New Day" (2008-09-05)
Rochester City School Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard says he has the pieces in place to create positive change in the district.

County Legislature to Vote on FAIR Plan Settlement (2008-09-05)
Following a lawsuit from county school districts, Monroe County will pay out missed tax revenues, plus interest.

Bruno Compares Obama to Spitzer (2008-09-04)
The former State Senate Majority Leader says Spitzer, like Obama, was also a charismatic star before his election to office.

Need to Know: Response to Murder (Audio part 2) (2008-09-04)
Daniel Davis was murdered in a driveway on Fairbanks Street on May 12, 2008. The 16-year-old is just one of more than a dozen young African American males killed in Rochester since 2007. WXXI's Center for Public Affairs takes a look at how the lost of one young man affects a community in a special edition of Need to Know: Response to Murder.

Need to Know: Response to Murder (Video part 1) (2008-09-03)
Daniel Davis was murdered in a driveway on Fairbanks Street on May 12, 2008. The 16-year-old is just one of more than a dozen young African American males killed in Rochester since 2007. WXXI's Center for Public Affairs takes a look at how the lost of one young man affects a community in a special edition of Need to Know: Response to Murder.

Candidates Take Fair Campaign Pledge (2008-09-03)
The League of Women Voters called on candidates to conduct civil, issues-based campaigns Wednesday.

Pataki Serves as McCain Surrogate (2008-09-03)
The former New York governor has been enlisted to spread the word at the Republican National Convention, to help build enthusiasm for the McCain-Palin ticket.

NY 26 and NY 29: Democrats Tackle War in Iraq (2008-09-03)
Two congressional candidates sat with two veteran generals to talk about national security issues.

Need to Know: Response to Murder (Video part 2) (2008-09-03)
WXXI's Center for Public Affairs takes a look at how the community is impacted when another young black male is murdered in Rochester in a special one-hour edition of Need to Know: Response to Murder.

Armory Could Go to City for Resale (2008-09-03)
The city is negotiating with the state to buy the Culver Road Armory, rather than see it auctioned off.

Need to Know: Response to Murder (Audio part 1) (2008-09-03)
Daniel Davis was murdered in a driveway on Fairbanks Street on May 12, 2008. The 16-year-old is just one of more than a dozen young African American males killed in Rochester since 2007. WXXI's Center for Public Affairs takes a look at how the lost of one young man affects a community in a special edition of Need to Know: Response to Murder.

Guiliani Back on as Keynote Speaker (2008-09-02)
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been making the rounds to delegates from states around the nation, talking up McCain.

Delegates on Hold (2008-09-01)
New York delegates at the Republican National Convention cooled their heels and hoped that the hurricane would not be as destructive as originally predicted, so that they could get back to the business of selecting their candidates for President and Vice President. Meanwhile, they digested news that VP candidate Governor Sarah Palin's teenaged daughter is pregnant.

State Fair Features Foods on a Stick (2008-09-01)
The Republican National Convention may be finally getting under way, just as the Minnesota State Fair is winding down. Karen DeWitt, along with many of the delegates who found themselves with time on their hands, visited the fair, in search of the famous foods on a stick.

New York Delegates Begin Subdued Convention (2008-09-01)
A scaled down Republican National Convention got underway in Saint Paul. New York's delegation mingled at a low key opening reception, but like everyone else were preoccupied with news of the hurricane and what it might mean for their political gathering.

Red Cross Volunteers Head to Storm Site (2008-08-30)
While Hurricane Gustav makes its way to the Gulf Coast, pre-disaster volunteers from the Rochester area are also en route.

NTK - NYS Delegation at Democratic Convention (2008-08-29)
WXXI's State Capitol Reporter Karen DeWitt was in Denver to cover the New York delegation at the Democratic National Convention. Karen shared her insights with New York Now host Susan Arbetter.

Elderly Chili Man Reported Mauled by Dogs (2008-08-29)
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office reports a 70 year old pedestrian was attacked by three pit bulls in Chili Center early Friday morning.

GRE Names Interim Head (2008-08-29)
Mark Peterson will step into the seat left vacant when Dennis Mullen was named to a state post by Governor Paterson.

Mullen Prepares to Become Upstate Economic Czar (2008-08-29)
Upstate New York's incoming economic development czar says his first task is to perform an assessment of the region's resources.

Former Police Department Spokesman Charged (2008-08-29)
Police department veteran is charged with misuse of a department gasoline credit card.

NTK - Mullen Prepares to Become Upstate Economic Czar (2008-08-29)
Dennis Mullen is preparing to become Upstate President of Empire State Development Corporation. Mullen talked about his plans for helping revitalize upstate's economy.

Feds Rip Up Pot Farms in Western Monroe County (2008-08-29)
A Border Patrol helicopter spotted marijuana growing in fields in Parma and Greece.

Mixed Media: Unconventional Coverage 08-27-08 (2008-08-28)
Blogs are looking at convention coverage in a new light.

Rochester Historical Society to Sell East Ave. Mansion (2008-08-28)
Rochester Historical Society will sell East Avenue mansion it's owned since 1941. Brighton couple plans to restore and convert the building into a home.

Paterson Speaks of Civil Rights Gains at Delegate Breakfast (2008-08-28)
The New York Governor said he did not think he'd live to see the day an African-American was selected as a major party nominee for President.

Massa Stresses Free Trade Differences with Kuhl (2008-08-27)
29th District Democrat attacks Republican incumbent for support of Bush Administration trade policies.

Laser Operation to Resume at U of R (2008-08-27)
Three week safety review followed fall of test gear that injured a worker at the University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics.

Renaissance Square Backers Stump for Funding (2008-08-27)
Ren Square directors host lunch looking for theater donors; Mayor Duffy is a no-show.

Paterson says Dems Must Pull Together (2008-08-27)
The New York Governor says Hillary Clinton backers have to now put their feelings aside and focus on the larger goal, to defeat the Republicans in Nov ember.

Huther-Doyle Tries to Save Program for Young Offenders (2008-08-26)
Funding slated to run out for program designed to stop recidivism among young offenders.

Perspectives on the Four Day Work Week (2008-08-26)
Monroe County is among the multitude of counties, cities, schools and businesses that are considering a four-day work week.

Monroe County Tourism Spending Up in 2007 (2008-08-26)
A 7.5 percent increase has county officials pleased with Monroe County's growing tourism trade.

Paterson Speaks At Democratic National Convention (2008-08-26)
Governor David Paterson got his four minutes of fame, as he addressed delegates at the Democratic National Convention Tuesday evening.

Hillary Clinton Tells NY Delegation to Unite Around Obama (2008-08-25)
New York delegates heard from their Senator, Hillary Clinton, at a breakfast meeting at the Democratic convention. In her first remarks in Denver, Clinton delivered a strong and steadfast call for unity behind Barack Obama. But for many of her supporters, it was a poignant moment.

New York Democrats Convene in Denver (2008-08-24)
New York's top Democratic politicians are gathered in Denver, for four days of receptions, speech making, and hopefully, they say, political unity.

New Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT (2008-08-23)
The State Department of Environmental Conservation is teaming up with R-I-T to create a new institute that will help New York businesses become greener.

Mullen Named for Upstate Economic Role (2008-08-23)
Greater Rochester Enterprise's president will become New York's upstate economic czar.

High Gas Prices Bring More Cyclists to Erie Canal Bike Trail (2008-08-22)
The high gas prices have spurred a renewed interest in biking, and has also led to increased use of New York's Erie Canal bikeway, which runs nearly continuously from Albany to Buffalo. Reporter Karen DeWitt rode part of the route, along with three expert bikeway guides.

NTK - Monroe County Probation (2008-08-22)
Leslie Barnes, Assistant Administrator of the Monroe County Probation Department, talks about the role of her agency.

NTK - Young Black Male Offenders (2008-08-22)
Victor Saunders, Director of Pathways to Peace, and Jamarr Myers, a graduate of Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, talk about young black male offenders.

NTK - Mid-Year State Budget Cuts (2008-08-22)
State Capitol reporters Karen DeWitt and Joe Spector discuss the state legislature's mid-year budget cuts.

NTK - Young Black Male Offenders (2008-08-22)
Victor Saunders, Pathways to Peace Director, and Jamarr Myers, a graduate of Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection, talk about young black male offenders.

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Mixed Media: Olympics Go Digital 08-20-08 (2008-08-21)
Every bead of sweat, every glint of gold, in digital clarity.

Mixed Media: Media Digest 08-13-08 (2008-08-21)
This week, a roundup of media news from around Rochester.

Sweepstakes Scam Warning (2008-08-21)
Lifespan Agency says fake sweepstakes offers have scammed thousands from some Rochester-area seniors.

Davis to Run on "Save Jobs and Farms" Line (2008-08-21)
The candidate for the 26th Congressional District received over 7,000 signatures on his bid to run on the new line.

Monroe County Opens Alternative Fuels Station (2008-08-21)
Monroe County has opened a "green" filling station for alternative-fuel vehicles. The county already has about six-dozen vehicles that are hybrids or run on fuels like bio-diesel, and it's buying more. This is an attempt to save the county money, and it's also a test bed trying out fuels we'll all be using in a few years. WXXI's Bud Lowell has more...

Rochester School Off "Dangerous" List (2008-08-21)
Rochester School 8 is off the "dangerous schools" list; no Rochester schools now listed.

Paterson, Leaders Declare Session a Sucess (2008-08-20)
Governor Paterson and legislative leaders say they've taken a major step towards reducing the state's deficit, after a rare mid summer budget cutting session.

New Yorkers Stick with Paterson Despite Economy (2008-08-19)
The bad news in the economy isn't translating to bad news for New York Governor David Paterson, according to a new poll.

Commission to Meet on RG&E Parent Acquisition (2008-08-19)
Energy East is up for acquisition by the Spanish firm Iberdrola SA. But first New York's Public Service Commission must give the all clear.

Cuomo Applauds ISPs for Blocking Child Porn (2008-08-19)
Speaking at the Rochester Childfirst Network, the state's attorney general was pleased with efforts to curb access to child pornography.

Generation XXI Votes: Jerold Dixon (2008-08-19)
WXXI's Carlet Cleare spoke with Jerold Dixon, a local business owner in Downtown Rochester.

Legislature to Act on Budget Cuts (2008-08-19)
The New York State legislature agreed to a billion dollar, multi-year budget cutting package, in a special session called by Governor Paterson to address the state's growing fiscal problems.

Lawmakers to Return to Capitol Tuesday (2008-08-18)
Governor David Paterson has called a special session to deal with what he says is the state's budget crisis, some state lawmakers aren't so sure that there's an imminent problem.

Lawmakers Mull Paterson's Plan (2008-08-15)
The New York State legislature returns Tuesday to consider Governor Paterson's $1b in options to help close the state's budget gap.

Webster Woman Arraigned in Parking Lot Incident (2008-08-14)
Sandra Arena of Webster is in the Monroe County Jail after pleading "not guilty" to a homicide charge. She allegedly drove her car into a group of people outside a Rochester bar.

Ren Square Launches $55 Million Fund Drive (2008-08-14)
Renaissance Square partners launch fund drive to close project's $55 million gap; Mayor Duffy is a no-show.

Midtown's Final Sale (2008-08-14)
Santa's throne from the Magic Mountain went for 32-hundred dollars; tables and chairs for ten-and-15-dollars each as the remaining contents of Midtown Plaza went on the auction block Thursday.

Paterson Angers Allies (2008-08-14)
Governor Paterson, who spent much of his career in the state Senate as a traditional liberal, has managed to annoy nearly every one of his former allies with his talk of fiscal austerity and penchant for budget cuts.

Clock of the Nations Sculptor Still Creating at 85 (2008-08-14)
The Clock of the Nations has been restored and relocated. For its 85-years-young creator, that's a fitting end for his experiment.

Clock of Nations in Temporary Home (2008-08-13)
Midtown Plaza clock is dedicated in temporary display at airport, pending final move to Golisano Children's Hospital.

Driver Hits Crowd on Broadway, One Killed (2008-08-13)
Police are questioning witnesses after a woman ran down a man with a car east of Downtown Rochester early Wednesday morning.

Home Heating Crisis May Hit This Winter (2008-08-13)
A meeting Wednesday will decide how much home heating aid will be available to Rochester and Monroe County families who may not be able to pay their heating bills this winter. WXXI's Bud Lowell has more.....

Project "TIPS" Brings Neighbors Together (2008-08-13)
Project "TIPS" uses a street party and door to door outreach to fight crime and violence in the Dewey Avenue and Driving Park area.

Youth Curfew Extended for One Month (2008-08-12)
Council extends curfew for only a month while some council members ask questions.

Tax Cap Opponents Launch Ads (2008-08-12)
Opponents of Governor David Paterson's property tax cap plan have launched an attack ad, aimed at influencing voters, and lawmakers, before a special session of the legislature later this month.

Mayor Advises Ren Square Developers not to Rely on State (2008-08-12)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy says he'll help Renaissance Square Developers appeal for extra state funding, even though he's not optimistic about getting it.

Rochester Teens Conference with Mayors and Police (2008-08-12)
Local teen Shanterra Randle got a rare opportunity to speak to the nation's mayors and police chiefs.

Rochester's Graduation Rate Improves (2008-08-11)
State confirms Rochester high school graduation rate up by 9 points; on par with the rest of New York's "big 4" cities; far behind suburban districts.

Wayne County Businessman Honored (2008-08-11)
A Wayne County businessman is being inducted into the New York Business Hall of Fame. Michael Mandina, President of Optimax Systems, is being honored for his work with Finger Lakes Advanced Manufacturers Enterprise, or FAME. Mandina helped found FAME last year to address a shortage of skilled technical workers in the region.

Paterson Suggests $1b in Cuts (2008-08-11)
Governor David Paterson has suggested a billion dollars in additional cuts to the state budget, including deep reductions in health care spending.

City Plans for 175th Anniversary (2008-08-11)
Whether you call it the "demisemiseptcentennial" or the "quartoseptcentennial," Rochester's 175th anniversary is coming. Take your pick.

NTK - Business Hall of Fame Inductee (video) (2008-08-08)
A Wayne County businessman, Michael Mandina, is honored for his work to develop a skilled work force in advanced technology manufacturing.

NTK - Business Hall of Fame Inductee (2008-08-08)
A Wayne County businessman, Michael Mandina, is honored for his work to develop a skilled work force in advanced technology manufacturing.

NTK - Keeping Warm at What Cost? (2008-08-08)
Some state lawmakers are warning a home heating crisis will hit this winter. University of Rochester energy expert Ben Ebenhack reacts.

Ren Square Developers Respond to Rochester Mayor (2008-08-08)
Main Clinton Local Development Corporation says Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy should help raise funds for Renaissance Square project.

New Voting Machines Provide Access for Disabled Voters (2008-08-08)
New computerized Ballot Marking Devices will allow people with disabilities to vote without taking someone into the voting booth with them.

Lead Abatement Bill Approved by Senate (2008-08-08)
Bill supported by Senator Robach, Assemblyman Gantt would give landlords tax incentives to get rid of lead-based paint hazards in their apartment units.

Midtown Demolition Prompts Auction (2008-08-08)
Santa's chair is among the decorations and supplies being auctioned off in anticipation of the demolition of the downtown mall.

Senate Approves Property Tax Cap (2008-08-08)
The New York State Senate approved Governor Paterson's property tax cap measure, 38-20, in a special August session held Friday.

NTK - Keeping Warm at What Cost? (video) (2008-08-08)
Some state lawmakers are warning a home heating crisis will hit this winter. University of Rochester energy expert Ben Ebenhack reacts.

Senate Approves Property Tax Cap (2008-08-08)
The New York State Senate approved Governor Paterson's property tax cap measure, 38-20, in a special August session held Friday.

Bike Races to Close City Streets (2008-08-08)
Rochester Omnium bicycle race will bring street closings and traffic changes this weekend.

Senate Holds Special Session (2008-08-07)
The Senate plans to address the state's property tax crisis, by passing governor Paterson's 4% per year tax cap.

Audio Postcard from Rochester: Women of the Civil War (2008-08-07)
There's more to Civil War re-enactments than just the men on the battlefield.

NE Rochester Residents Petition for Local Police Precinct (2008-08-07)
1,500 northeast Rochester residents and business owners petition City Hall to drop East and West police districts, go back to neighborhood precincts.

Abraham Lincoln Artifacts Displayed in East Bloomfield (2008-08-07)
Items include flag from Ford's Theater, stained with assassinated President Lincoln's blood.

Laser Lab Accident Injures Worker (2008-08-07)
A piece of scientific equipment fell on a technician working at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics at the University of Rochester.

Police and Community Groups Plan Door Knock Campaign (2008-08-07)
If a police officer shows up at your door next Wednesday, don't be alarmed. It's part of "Project TIPS."

RGRTA Cuts Bus, Lift Line Fares (2008-08-07)
Disability advocates are disappointed with size of fare cut for Lift Line paratransit service.

Mixed Media: Wilderness Calling 08-06-08 (2008-08-07)
How to pick a phone for your next wilderness adventure.

Clerk Candidates Scrap Over Social Security Numbers Online (2008-08-06)
The challenger says there are socials online, but the incumbent says her office works to prevent the data from being posted.

11 Year Old Charged in Rochester Stabbing (2008-08-06)
11 year old arrested after allegedly stabbing Rochester man in the back.

Generation XXI Votes: Kristen Shaw (2008-08-06)
WXXI's Julie Philipp talked to college student, Kristen Shaw, who is working in downtown Rochester.

Assembly Pushes Winter Heating Aid (2008-08-06)
Assembly Democrats tour state pushing for more aid to people struggling with how to cover winter's higher heating bills.

Childcare Advocates to Push Through Policy Change (2008-08-06)
State cuts forced a change in county policy, but the county's human services commissioner is optimistic about the future.

New Yorkers Not Optimistic Despite Gas Price Drops (2008-08-06)
A Siena Research Institute Poll finds that New York consumers are more worried now than they were a month ago, despite a reduction in gasoline prices.

Ash Borer's Not in New York Yet (2008-08-06)
Cornell Cooperative Extension says beetle found in Niagara County wasn't pest that destroys ash trees.

DA Soares Dumps Documents (2008-08-05)
Albany County District Attorney David Soares released thousands of pages of documents related to his probe of the Troopergate scandal.

NY Pension Fund Beats Wall Street Odds (2008-08-04)
Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says state's huge employee pension fund earned better return than Standard and Poor's 500.

Mayor Seeks to Extend Rochester Curfew (2008-08-04)
Mayor Robert Duffy asks City Council to extend city's youth curfew program through fall of '09.

Congressional Candidates Dispute Medicaid Plan (2008-08-04)
Republican Dale Sweetland pushes a plan to stop New York from charging Medicaid costs back to county governments as part of his 25th district congressional campaign. His opponent says it will do more arm than good.

Ribbon Cut on Charlotte Pier Improvements (2008-08-04)
The pier once came under fire for its pitted cement and ragged safety cables. Now a local congresswoman says the community effort to repair it has paid off.

Fixing City Hall to Cost $6.6 Million (2008-08-04)
Brownstone facade is crumbling and posing a safety hazard at Rochester's City Hall. Repair for historic building will cost at least $6.6 million.

Downtown Skyway's Future Up in Air (2008-08-01)
Downtown's second-level walkway system lost a critical link with the closing of Midtown Plaza. Its future is part of that site's redevelopment.

Charges Filed in Summerville Pier Crash (2008-08-01)
Driver of boat that hit Irondequoit pier, killing three people, is charged with vehicular manslaughter.

Monroe County to Cut Daycare Subsidy (2008-08-01)
Subsidy to working families will be limited those making 125 percent of poverty level.

Kodak to Cut Retiree Benefits (2008-08-01)
Company paid life insurance, other benefits for Kodak retirees to end starting in 2009.

Audio Postcard from Rochester: Christmas at the Beach (2008-08-01)
This summer, WXXI reporters are producing a series of audio postcards from places around Rochester. WXXI's Rachel Ward takes us to the beach ... with a twist.

Sheriff O'Flynn Hurt in Bike Accident (2008-07-31)
O'Flynn was riding on a private track when he crashed, breaking wrist.

Mr. Paterson Goes to Washington (2008-07-31)
Governor Paterson gave a speech and answered questions at the National Press Club, then met with the Treasury Secretary and members of Congress.

Proposed Lift Line Decrease Draws Fire from Disability Advocates (2008-07-31)
A proposed bus fare decrease for specialty disability transportation is the target of criticism from disability advocates.

Rochester, Livingston County Link with Ghana (2008-07-31)
Sister Cities program expands from City-to-City into Region-to-Region contact as New Juaban Traditional Area of Ghana forms relationship with Rochester and with Livingston County.

Paterson Lays Out 7% Budget Cut (2008-07-30)
Governor David Paterson says he'll slash the state budget by $630 million, and wants the state legislature to match those cuts, otherwise, he threatens he'll have to lay off state workers. Here's an excerpt of the governor's comments...

School Board Member Would Raise Dropout Age (2008-07-30)
Rochester School Board Member Cynthia Elliot says students shouldn't be allowed to leave high school until 18 -- or even 21.

Mayor Says Midtown Funding not at Risk (2008-07-30)
Rochester's mayor says he's confident $50 million in state aid to deliver a "shovel ready" Midtown development site will be forthcoming from Albany.

Paterson Details Cuts, Asks Legislature to Make Sacrifices (2008-07-30)
Governor David Paterson says he'll slash the state budget by $630 million dollars, and institute a hiring freeze to respond to the deteriorating economy and it's effects on the state budget. Paterson says lawmakers must be willing to make some sacrifices, when they convene in a special session on August 19th.

Legislation Would Hike City Taxi Fares (2008-07-30)
City Council will consider measure to raise maximum taxi fares as drivers are hit by rising gas prices.

Drop in Gas Prices Bosts NY Consumer Confidence (2008-07-30)
New Yorkers are feeling slightly better about the economy as gasoline prices drop back a bit.

Mixed Media: Clash of the Titans 7-30-08 (2008-07-30)
Satellite radio and public radio normally play nice. But not lately.

More Denied Parole a 14th Time (2008-07-30)
Convict refused parole once again in 1962 child murder case.

ESL Breaks Ground on New Downtown Building (2008-07-30)
Groundbreaking ceremonies Wednesday kicked off construction of the multi-million dollar ESL Federal Credit Union building in downtown Rochester.

Golisano Surprises Tax Cap Rally (2008-07-29)
Paychex founder and former candidate for governor Tom Golisano tells Property Tax Commission chair that 4% tax cap idea won't work.

Mixed Media: D&C Top Boss Gets New Gig 07-23-08 (2008-07-29)
An all-expenses-paid vacation in beautiful Indianapolis for the former D&C publisher!

Generation XXI Votes: Jake Allen (2008-07-29)
WXXI's Rachel Ward talks to Jake Allen about politics on the picket.

Paterson Takes to Airwaves to Warn of Grim Economic Times (2008-07-29)
Saying the state faces "increasingly harsh economic times", New York Governor David Paterson says he'll slash the state budget, and will call the legislature back into session in August to cope with the growing financial problems.

Ontario Beach Park Closed 37% of Time Last Summer (2008-07-29)
Natural Resources Defense Council's annual report lists Charlotte Beach as most-often closed on Lake Ontario.

Schumer Encouraged about Bills Future in Buffalo (2008-07-28)
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer says that the decision to play some home games in Toronto is actually helping to strengthen Buffalo as the home of the Bills.

Ground Broken for Route 590 Sea Breeze Drive (2008-07-28)
Ground was broken in Irondequoit Monday for the Route 590 "Sea Breeze Drive" project.

Housing Organizations Receive nearly $600K in Grants (2008-07-28)
New rental units and home repairs will be on tap with the receipt of the Federal Home Loan Bank funds.

Arbitrator's Ruling Grants Back Pay to Redeployed Police Officers (2008-07-28)
Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy is criticizing an arbitrator's ruling that grants $296,000 in back pay to police officers.

Mixed Media: DTV Update 07-16-08 (2008-07-28)
Mixed Media continues to nag you about the transition to digital television, this time with an ironic twist.

Paterson to Give Address on Economy on WXXI (2008-07-28)
The governor says he wants to inform the people of the state about New York's economic crisis.

PIttsford Welcomes 2008 Bills Training Camp (2008-07-25)
Pittsford Town supervisor William Carpenter is pleased to host the ninth consecutive Bills training camp in his town.

Finale for Midtown Plaza (2008-07-25)
America's first downtown indoor mall shuts its doors; people snap photos and share memories like Barbara Tuke of Pittford...

Four Families Displaced by Livingston County Flooding (2008-07-25)
The Red Cross is assisting families in the tiny town of Springwater.

Walsh Co-Sponsoring Great Lakes Cleanup Bill (2008-07-24)
Western New York Congressman Jim Walsh announced he is co-sponsoring legislation to clean up the Rochester-area shore of Lake Ontario.

Four Charged in Troopergate Scandal (2008-07-24)
A New York State ethics panel says four members of former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's administration broke the law when they recreated police travel records on a political opponent, in the scandal known as Troopergate.

Salvation Army Stages "Christmas in July" (2008-07-24)
The red kettles were out for a one-day-only appearance on Thursday.

Republicans say Democrats Inflated Medicaid Numbers (2008-07-24)
County Republicans responded to a Democratic analysis of the county's sales tax receipts Thursday.

State Budget Director Warns of Cuts (2008-07-23)
Governor Paterson's budget director , Laura Anglin, is asking state agencies to re-prioritize programs with the expectation that some will be cut back or eliminated altogether.

Governor Paterson Signs Bill to Reform Brownfields Cleanup Program (2008-07-23)
The new Brownfields Reform Law will cap re-development credits while increasing incentives for actual cleanup.

Paterson Meets with School Boards (2008-07-23)
Representatives of the State School Boards Association say they had a productive meeting with Governor David Paterson over the issue of a proposed property tax cap, and are hopeful that a comprehensive solution can be reached.

Generation XXI Votes: Eric Meyer (2008-07-22)
WXXI's Alex Crichton spoke with Eric Meyer, an 18-year-old entrepreneur and business owner from Geneseo, New York.

Students "Immersed" in Improving Community (2008-07-22)
Twelve Rochester-area students are confronting issues of substandard housing head on this week, by working in a Habitat for Humanity immersion project.

Congressional Candidate Maffei Unveils Economic Plan (2008-07-22)
Congressional Candidate Dan Maffei unveiled his economic plan for Upstate New York Tuesday.

Disability Rights Advocates Celebrate ADA with "Deaf Day" (2008-07-22)
The Center for Disability Rights is celebrating the 18th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Free Speech Groups Call for Video Game Veto (2008-07-21)
The bill would require labeling that's already on video games ... but free speech and taxpayer groups say the legislation is unnecessary.

So Far, Rochester Managing to Keep its Airline Service (2008-07-21)
Airport director says Rochester is faring better than some other upstate cities as it tries to keep airline service in the face of cutbacks forced by high fuel prices.

Busy Summer for Paterson (2008-07-21)
Governor Paterson has met with his cabinet and legislative leaders over the past couple of days to try to deal with problems confronting the state.

NTK - Trucks vs. Trains (2008-07-18)
Klein Steel Service is expecting its first shipment of steel by train next week. Deputy Commissioner Karen Rae of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) says it is part of a growing trend.

Rochester Area Under Air Quality Advisory (2008-07-18)
People warned to be careful of outdoor activity through 10:00 p.m. Friday.

Wambach's Surgery Goes Well (2008-07-18)
Abby Wambach has titanium rod implanted to mend her broken leg, doctors feel she'll compete again within a year.

Klein Steel Trading in Trucks for Trains (2008-07-18)
Klein Steel Service of Rochester is expecting its first rail shipment of steel next week. The company is one of many turning to trains in order to reduce their costs and carbon footprints.

Constellation Moving to Premium Brands (2008-07-17)
Constellation Brands is betting on the future of premium wines and spirits for future growth.

3 Dems Encourage Volunteerism (2008-07-17)
Three Democratic candidates for congress say the nation needs an initiative that interests young people in becoming teachers, social workers and public servants.

Monroe County Health Department Warns of Rabies Risk (2008-07-17)
County health officials warn young people not to handle young wild animals after Pittsford youths had to be treated for rabies.

"Democrat and Chronicle," Reporters Reach Contract (2008-07-17)
After 16 years, newspaper and reporters' guild reach contract deal.

Newspaper Union, Gannett, Finally Reach Deal (2008-07-17)
The Newspaper Guild of Rochester has finally reached a two-year contract with the Gannett company, after the union that represents journalists at the Democrat and Chronicle had gone without a new contract for 16 years.

Panel Says Downtown to Change Dramatically (2008-07-16)
Hundreds of construction workers, traffic and parking problems face downtown Rochester as the city center is rebuilt, but experts say it's a good problem to have.

Monroe County Gets Emergency Communications Grant (2008-07-16)
Monroe County has been awarded more than $2.6 million from the Federal Government to help local and state emergency responders improve communications between agencies.

RBA, Ren Square Partners Talk Theater (2008-07-16)
Rochester Business Alliance officials, county executive and Rochester's mayor meet to talk about funding construction and operation of Renaissance Square Theater.

Preferred Care to Change Name (2008-07-16)
Preferred Care will become MVP Health Care next year.

MCC Says School May Set Enrollment Record (2008-07-16)
Monroe Community College says new student enrollment for fall is up bu 7%.

Planes Land Safely in Rochester After In-Flight Problems (2008-07-16)
Airliner, military transport plane both land in Rochester Wednesday morning. One had smoke in cockpit, the second hydraulic failure.

URMC-FDA Partner on Heart Data Project (2008-07-15)
The University of Rochester Medical Center is teaming up with the Food and Drug Administration to help researchers develop safer heart drugs.

"Lean Pockets" Sold at Tops Recalled (2008-07-15)
Product made by Nestle and sold at Tops Markets may contain pieces of plastic.

Generation XXI Votes: Young canvassers (2008-07-15)
WXXI's Karen DeWitt takes a look at young people who are canvassing for the New York Public Interest Research Group.

Body Found in Van IDd (2008-07-15)
Medical Examiner says cause of death "not suspicious."

Victor to Protect Modoc Springs Property Values (2008-07-15)
Town Board will hook some homes to town water, guarantee property values in neighborhood contaminated by old waste dumping.

Monroe County Democrats Want Zyra Out (2008-07-15)
Democrats in the Monroe County Legislature today called for the resignation of Monroe County Legislature President Republican Wayne Zyra.

U of R, FDA Team for Safer Heart Drugs (2008-07-15)
National database of heart patients will help catch drugs that cause a potentially dangerous reaction.

"Rochester Faith Community for Obama" Opens Headquarters (2008-07-15)
New Headquarters will promote a faith based public education and voter registration effort.

Sheriff's Department Gets CSI-Style Equipment (2008-07-15)
Sheriff Patrick O'Flynn says the new equipment includes light sources and scanners to speed up collection of forensic evidence.

Parachute in Fatal Jump was OK (2008-07-15)
FAA says parachute worn by skydiver killed on July 3rd was in good working order.

Part of Abandoned Subway Tunnel Will be Filled-In (2008-07-15)
The Rochester City Council has decided that the north portion of Rochester's old Broad Street subway tunnel will be filled-in.

New Yorkers Strong For Tax Cap (2008-07-14)
Siena Research Institute Poll finds continued strong support for a local property tax cap in New York, but also for abolition of state's gasoline tax.

Irondequoit's Cobblestone Blacksmith Shop is Relocated (2008-07-14)
The oldest building in Irondequoit was relocated to the town hall campus.

From Rochester to Broadway (2008-07-14)
Two Rochester women wrote music and lyrics for a version of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." It debuts on Broadway next season.

Officer Injured in Tussle with Girl at Jefferson High (2008-07-14)
15 year old girl is arrested after fight with school resource officer.

NTK - Healthy Neighborhoods Part 1 (video) (2008-07-11)
Greater Rochester Health Foundation President John Urban and consultant Deborah Puntenney discuss plans to improve the health of residents in four city neighborhoods.

NTK - Healthy Neighborhoods Part 1 (audio) (2008-07-11)
Greater Rochester Health Foundation President John Urban and consultant Deborah Puntenney discuss plans to improve the health of residents in four city neighborhoods.

City Council Members Tour Rochester Aqueduct (2008-07-11)
Rochester city councilors went on a field trip Tuesday afternoon, deep into the tunnels underneath downtown.

NTK - Healthy Neighborhoods Part 2 (video) (2008-07-11)
Rochester Surround Care Community (formerly Rochester Children's Zone) Executive Director Iris Banister is seeking "an army" of residents to make change happen.

NTK - Healthy Neighborhoods Part 2 (audio) (2008-07-11)
Rochester Surround Care Community (formerly Rochester Children's Zone) Executive Director Iris Banister is seeking "an army" of residents to make change happen.

NTK - The Business Section (Julyl 11) (video) (2008-07-11)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman's review of the week in business.

NTK - The Business Section (July 11) (audio) (2008-07-11)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman's review of the week in business.

Metal Thieves Blamed for Vanishing City Amenities (2008-07-11)
Metal items up to 300 pound gratings have vanished, presumably stolen for their scrap value as metal prices reach new highs.

Duffy: City Employees Should Live in the City (2008-07-11)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy is calling for plans to require city employees to live in the city of Rochester.

Rochester Children's Zone Gets a New Name (2008-07-11)
The Rochester Children's Zone has a new leader, a new home, and a new name.

City Feeling The Squeeze as Budget Goes Into Effect (2008-07-11)
People in the City of Rochester may have noticed a reduction in some city services this week along with rising costs for others as the new budget goes into effect.

New Name for Children's Zone (2008-07-11)
Rochester Children's Zone will now be called the "Surround Care Community" to differentiate it from other programs.

Mayor Wants Rochester Employees to Live in City (2008-07-11)
Mayor Duffy says Rochester needs "bold and decisive steps" to keep more of its money in the city.

City Bike Race to Expand for '08 (2008-07-10)
Rochester "Omnium" will attract world-class cyclers to the Flower City.

Audio Postcard from Rochester: Soccer (2008-07-10)
Travel sports teams are a summer ritual for those with children of a certain age. WXXI's Bud Lowell takes us along in this Audio Postcard...

Rochester Man Faces Animal Cruelty Charges (2008-07-10)
50 cats were removed from a city home after the animals were found in malnourished condition.

Consumer Confidence in NYS at New Low (2008-07-10)
Consumer confidence in New York State has reached another record low.

NYC Grows, Upstate Shrinks in Latest Census Estimates (2008-07-10)
Population decline is something that's been happening for years.

Political Stunt Pulls 'em in for Cheap Gas (2008-07-10)
Traffic backed up for blocks along Ridgeway Avenue in the Town of Greece Thursday as a candidate for Congress rolled gas prices back to where they were when George W. Bush became President.

Arrest in Rochester Bank Robbery (2008-07-10)
City man is charged with bank robbery after using note to hold up Waring Road bank.

Arrest Made in Rochester Homicide (2008-07-10)
Argument led to shooting on Shelter Street; Rochester man is charged with homicide.

Monroe County Democrats and Republicans React to Golisano PAC (2008-07-09)
Both Monroe County Democrats and Republicans reacted positively to today's news that Rochester Billionaire Tom Golisano has set up a political action committee to fund state candidates that support his fiscal policies.

County Legislature Names Bartolotta to MCC Board (2008-07-09)
The Monroe County Legislature voted along party lines Tuesday night to fill the last vacancy on the Monroe Community College board of trustees.

Brooks Ends FAIR Plan Lawsuit (2008-07-09)
Monroe County says it's putting an end to the FAIR Plan lawsuit against suburban Rochester school districts -- and it will gradually repay the $28 million in sales tax money it intercepted from those school systems this year.

Woman Ordered to Stop Practicing Law Without a License (2008-07-09)
State Attorney General's office says Rochester woman willpay $5,000 in penalties for giving legal, financial advice without a license.

Body Found in River was Missing Rochester Man (2008-07-09)
Police identify victim as 23 year old David Jackson, last seen early on Sunday morning.

Generation XXI Votes: Christian youth (2008-07-09)
WXXI's Karen DeWitt spoke to a group of 20-something evangelical Christians, who interned with a church lobby group.

Golisano to Give $5m to Shake Up Legislative Races (2008-07-08)
Tom Golisano, the billionaire businessman, is forming a P.A.C. with $5 million dollars of his own money that he says could change the make up of the New York State legislature in the fall elections.

Generation XXI Votes: Noah Lebowitz (2008-07-08)
WXXI's Rachel Ward spoke to Noah Lebowitz, the 23-year-old director of communications for Monroe County.

Schumer Blasts Medicare Reimbursement Delays (2008-07-07)
New York Senator Chuck Schumer Monday blasted the inefficient Medicare payment system for pharmacies, saying that the delay in Medicare payments could put dozens of Western New York independent drug stores out of business.

Rochester Area gets $2 Million in State Money to Fight Crime (2008-07-07)
New York State has awarded more than $2 million to the Rochester area to fight crime under the Operation Impact initiative.

State Parks Near Capacity for Fourth Weekend (2008-07-04)
About 90 percent of cabins and campgrounds in the state park system are booked for the Fourth of July weekend.

Softball Game Death Ruled Homicide (2008-07-03)
Medical Examiner says death of softball player Dan Andrews was a homicide. Victim was punched in the back of the head during the post-game handshake.

Eight New Principals in Rochester Schools (2008-07-03)
Leadership and experience with students helped eight Rochester City School District employees advance to the top job.

Audio Postcard from Rochester: Seabreeze (2008-07-03)
One of the Rochester area's newest attractions is part of a larger attraction. WXXI's Brenda Tremblay takes us there.

Rochester Goods Travel to Cuba (2008-07-03)
Rochesterians collected medical supplies for Cuba and today they're heading to that country, despite the U.S. embargo.

Paterson's First 100 Days (2008-07-03)
Governor David Paterson recently marked his first 100 days in office. The state's first African American and legally blind governor was thrust into power after the abrupt resignation of Eliot Spitzer, and as Karen DeWitt reports, he's faced many challenges and won some successes since that day.

Paterson, Skelos Will Talk Tax Cap this Summer (2008-07-02)
Governor Paterson says the legislature could reconvene later this summer to deal with the state's property tax crisis.

Summer Soccer Rituals (2008-07-02)
Travel sports teams are a summer ritual for those with children of a certain age. WXXI's Bud Lowell takes us along in this Audio Postcard....

Mixed Media: The Death of the Non-Compete 07-02-08 (2008-07-02)
Where do reporters go after they leave the air? Probably not to a station across town ... but that could change in New York state.

Senator Clinton Pledges Help for Damaged Crops (2008-07-02)
New York Senator Hilary Clinton toured the Finger Lakes region today, where thousands of acres of fruit trees likely won't produce much of a harvest because of a devastating hail storm last month. She met with a dozen growers representing thousands of acres of damaged crops, and pledged help as fast as the federal government can move. WXXI's Bud Lowell has more...

Reilich to Head Monroe County GOP (2008-07-02)
The three-term assemblyman will take over for Stephen Minarik, pending a vote by the committee.

Gov Announces New MCC Trustee (2008-07-02)
Howard Konar will take a seat on the community college board.

Naz Will Offer Vets Free Tuition (2008-07-02)
Nazareth College is offering qualifying vets $30,000 a year in tuition benefit, which amounts to a free ride.

Kuhl Promotes Veterans' Mental Health Efforts (2008-07-02)
The Western New York congressman says he's starting a caucus to look at mental health issues for veterans.

Generation XXI Votes: Joe Rittler (2008-07-01)
WXXI's Rachel Ward spoke to Joe Rittler, the 26-year-old communications director for the Monroe County Democratic caucus.

Tax Cap Hot Topic this Summer (2008-07-01)
A new coalition, which backs Governor Paterson's 4% school tax cap proposal, has been organized by the Business Council. Pro and con forces plan to try to sway candidates running for the state legislature to their point of view.

Crime Lab Plans Unveiled (2008-07-01)
There's relief on the horizon for Monroe County's over-burdened crime lab.

Davis Calls for Nuclear, Drilling for Energy Crisis (2008-07-01)
Congressional candidates are sparring over solutions to the energy crisis.

Softball Assault Victim Dies (2008-07-01)
Hilton softball player who was punched by an Irondequoit man after a game Sunday died on Monday.

Generation XXI Votes: Alberto (2008-07-01)
WXXI's Brenda Tremblay speaks with "Alberto" who has been living illegally in Western New York for nearly ten years.

Consumer Confidence Hits Record Lows (2008-07-01)
Consumers' willingness to spend is plummeting, spurred by rising energy prices.

Health Commission Approves Fewer Beds Than Hospitals Want (2008-07-01)
Health planning commission says Rochester needs 140 new hospital beds; local hospitals plan to build 278.

Constellation Brands Reports 50% Increase in Net Earnings (2008-07-01)
Constellation Brands is reporting a 50-percent increase in net earnings for its first quarter this fiscal year.

Master Plan for Monroe County Crime Lab Released (2008-07-01)
Officials say the four-story, 45-thousand square foot facility will bring Monroe County will help enhance public safety.

Coast Guard Stressing Boating Safety After Weekend Crash (2008-06-30)
Coast Guard says, just like driving a car, boaters should adjust their speed at night.

Experienced Educator Named Interim Head of MCC (2008-06-30)
Dr. Lawrence Tyree, A man with more than 40 years' experience at eight different community colleges around the nation, will be the interim head of Monroe Community College in the wake of a search process that failed to find a permanent leader for the school.

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Davis on "Millionaire's Amendment" (2008-06-30)
A wealthy businessman running for Congress will get to use his own funds without his opponents receiving an advantage, per a new Supreme Court ruling.

"You Bet I Told" Group Wants Better Police-Community Interaction (2008-06-30)
One top concern coming out of public meetings against the "no snitching" attitude on Rochester streets dealt with fear of gangs and retaliation.

Paterson Finds State of Ground Zero Rebuilding "Unacceptable" (2008-06-30)
Saying he finds the situation "unacceptable", Governor David Paterson promised to revamp the long delayed construction projects at the former World Trade Center site in lower Manhattan.

Three Killed in Boating Accident (2008-06-28)
Police are investigating the death of three people after the boat they were in hit the Summerville Pier near the mouth of the Genesee River

Paychex Revenue Tops Two Billion Dollar Mark (2008-06-27)
Paychex Incorporated is reporting earnings of $2 billion for its 2008 fiscal year.

Chairman of Monroe Republican Party Resigns (2008-06-27)
Chair of the Monroe County Republican Party Stephen Minarik, III resigned Friday, at the request of County Executive Maggie Brooks.

Children's Zone Names Banister as Executive Director (2008-06-26)
The newly-formed Rochester Children's Zone has named its first Executive Director -- Iris Banister, a woman with more than 30 years' experience in education and social services in Rochester.

Program Targets Reasons Children Join Gangs (2008-06-26)
Agency, City School District hope students in the program won't have to seek reinforcement in negative ways by joining gangs when they're older.

Mixed Media: Street Scene 06-25-08 (2008-06-26)
Google's not just on the Internet anymore - now it's on your street!

EBT Benefits Back at Public Market (2008-06-26)
Redeeming food stamps for local produce at farmers markets was difficult, if not impossible when EBT went to a swipe card. But that could change on July 5.

Rochester Drains Reservoir (2008-06-26)
City workers are trying to find suspected leak that's costing 50,000 gallons per day.

Paterson Defends Session Record (2008-06-26)
Governor David Paterson says despite negative reviews from some newspaper editorial pages around the state, he thinks he and the legislature accomplished a lot in the just concluded 2008 session.

Republicans in State Senate are Blasted for Ending Session Despite Unfinished Business (2008-06-26)
Two Democratic State Senate candidates criticize Republicans for leaving Albany despite unfinished business.

Business Travel Group Warns Cities Like Rochester Could Loose Air Service Due to Fuel Prices (2008-06-25)
Travelers' advocacy group says the loss of air carriers due to sky-high fuel prices would have a ripple effect on the local economy.

Cash for Green: State Offers Efficiency Grants (2008-06-25)
A grant program coming online in 2010 will offer funds to homeowners who want to make energy efficiency improvements.

Governor's Economic Security Cabinet Holds Hearing in Rochester (2008-06-25)
The governor's Economic Security Cabinet was in Rochester Wednesday getting public input about the needs of low-income working families.

Skelos Spends First Full Day as Majority Leader (2008-06-25)
Senator Dean Skelos says his number one priority will be improving the economy, as he takes over as Majority Leader, following Senator Joe Bruno's retirement announcement.

Landlord Summit at City Hall (2008-06-25)
Rochester seeks to redefine its relationship with owners of rental properties in the city.

Kodak Stock Surges After Buyback Announcement (2008-06-25)
Wall Street gave Kodak announcement a big "thumbs up" as stock price rose by 14%.

Senate Moves Swiftly to Make Changes After Bruno (2008-06-24)
The oldest and longest serving Senate Majority Leader in the nation spoke of his decision to step down, after 32 years in office. Meanwhile, Republicans elected Dean Skelos of Long Island as the next Majority Leader.

Engaging Young Voters (2008-06-24)
Young voters need to see how politics affects their daily lives.

Jazz Fest Shows Record Attendance (2008-06-23)
125,000 estimated attendance for Rochester's biggest music festival.

Paterson, Leaders, Cuomo Reach Agreements (2008-06-23)
Governor Paterson announced nine agreements with the legislature as the 2008 session draws to a close. Meanwhile, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo won a deal to outlaw pension fund double dipping.

Inner City Students to See RPO This Summer (2008-06-23)
A new partnership will allow hundreds of students and their families see the Rochester Philarmonic Orchestra at CMAC in July and August.

Kodak Moves into Digital Device Market (2008-06-23)
600 million snaps are taken each year on camera phones. Kodak is teaming with Motorola on a sharper, faster camera and easier connectivity.

Statewide, Rochester Students Show Record Test Score Increases (2008-06-23)
Rochester School Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard says some of the Rochester schools leading the way have high levels of poverty, but succeed by focusing on each individual child.

Bruno Won't Seek Re-Election (2008-06-23)
The Senate Majority Leader says he's stepping down from his 32 years in office, 14 as leader, when his term ends in December.

Children's Zone to Announce Director (2008-06-23)
Rochester Children's Zone is about to arrive after years of effort; program will support families in poorest parts of city.

NTK - Rochester Business Alliance President Sandy Parker (2008-06-20)
Rochester Business Alliance President & CEO Sandy Parker talks about the soon-to-be-completed session of the New York State Legislature with Need to Know's Peter Iglinski.

Rochester Crime Cams Score First Arrests (2008-06-20)
Rochester joins New York, Chicago and other cities using surveillance cameras to fight street crime.

NTK - Poetry Wall (Brenda Tremblay) (2008-06-20)
Need to Know's Brenda Tremblay reports on a public arts project that brought poetry and ideas to a busy city street.

County Executive Brooks Urges Support of School District Property Tax Cap (2008-06-20)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks is applauding Governor Paterson's efforts to adopt a cap on school district property taxes.

NTK - Visit Rochester President & CEO Ed Hall (2008-06-20)
Visit Rochester hopes to leverage the success of the Rochester International Jazz Festival for other economic benefits. Visit Rochester President & CEO Ed Hall talks with Need to Know's Peter Iglinski.

Duffy Says He Chose Not to Kill Ren Square (2008-06-20)
The mayor says popularity for the project as a whole is low, but he still believes in a theater for Renaissance Square.

Governor, Leaders Agree on Sub Prime Loan Bail Out (2008-06-19)
Governor David Paterson and legislative leaders have reached accord on protections for New Yorkers who are facing possible home foreclosure.

Recreational Boaters to be Exempted from Clean Water Rules (2008-06-19)
EPA official says recreational boaters won't be forced to get federal clean water permits; this was an unintended consequence of a court ruling aimed at Great Lakes freighters.

State, Farm Bureau Officials Tour Damaged Fields (2008-06-19)
After visiting Wayne County orchards on Wednesday, State Agriculture Department officials tour damaged farm fields in Genesee County. Click on link for an interview with farmer Mike Riner.

Bruno Joins Trucker Rally (2008-06-19)
Hundreds of truckers from all over the state rallied at the Capitol over the high price of diesel fuel. They temporarily gained a new member to their ranks when State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno jumped in a rig and took a spin around the Capitol building.

New Ownership, New Lease Deals for Rochester Teams (2008-06-19)
Arrow Sports is new majority owner of Rochester Americans Hockey and Rochester Knighthawks Lacrosse teams.

4 Rochester Council Members Vote "No" on School Budget (2008-06-18)
Vote against Rochester School District budget was opposition to state "maintenance of effort" law.

Paterson and Leaders Reach Some Agreements, Leave Major Issues Unsettled (2008-06-18)
Governor David Paterson and legislative leaders announced agreement on some issues as the legislative session winds down, but said they are still working toward agreement on some major items.

Audio Postcard from Rochester: Jazz (2008-06-18)
More than 800 artists performed at this year's Jazz Festival. But only a handful get to open the event. That distinction this year went to the School of the Arts Jazz Band, which started things off on the Jazz Street Stage. WXXI's Peter Iglinski sends an audio postcard from the Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Bipartisan County Group Begins Budget Review (2008-06-18)
Panel is looking at possible budget cuts-revisions that might be needed if FAIR plan ultimately fails.

$478 Million City Budget Passes (2008-06-18)
Reorganization of city government, fire department are part of package that will cut 103 full and part-time positions.

RG&E, State Announce Clean Air Agreement (2008-06-18)
Settlement over coal-burning power plant will fund cleaner school buses for Rochester-area schools.

RIT Cyber Bullying Study Finds Most Cases are Personal (2008-06-18)
A majority of online bullies turn out to be acquaintances of the children who are victimized.

Senator Nozzolio Wants Disaster Declaration for Wayne County (2008-06-18)
Apple-producing region was hard hit by thunder, hailstorms on Monday and Tuesday.

City Contracts with Convention Center to run Ferry Terminal (2008-06-18)
Agreement means unused club and grille in Rochester Ferry Terminal building will open at last, but private restaurant owners wonder why they weren't allowed to bid.

Senate Bill Would Allow Speed Limit Cuts (2008-06-17)
Several Rochester-area towns want to cut their speed limits to 25 mph.

Cancer Patients to Have New "Home Away From Home" (2008-06-17)
Billionaire Tom Golisano makes a 4-million dollar gift for a new Hope Lodge and Hospitality House for cancer and transplant patients.

Paterson Presses Tax Cap (2008-06-17)
Governor Paterson continued in his quest to rally support for a 4% per year cap on school property taxes, despite opposition in the state legislature.

Ren Square Developers Approve Design Concept (2008-06-17)
Main Clinton LDC unanimously accepts design concept for joint transit-college-arts center in downtown Rochester.

City Begins NET Consolidation (2008-06-17)
NET offices begin merger as city moves to "quadrant" system for services.

A Tale of Two Holes (2008-06-17)
Two holes - one intentional, one not - detail the history of Rochester's High Falls.

Brooks Calls for COMIDA Reform (2008-06-17)
The county executive asked for COMIDA reforms to be implemented, and later in the day she received them.

Study Done in Part at U of R Shows Approach to Alzheimer's Treatment is Effective (2008-06-17)
Dr. Anton Porsteinsson says modified antibodies offer the hope of someday both treating and eventually preventing Alzheimer's disease in the first place.

Senator Schumer Warns Rules Change Could Stymie Boaters (2008-06-16)
Schumer says boating has a half a billion dollar economic impact on the nine-county Finger Lakes region, and that if these regulations go into effect, that will be threatened.

New 490 Project Traffic Changes (2008-06-16)
The latest traffic changes from the 490 reconstruction project in downtown Rochester take effect Monday night. South Ave Garage changes as well.

Generation XXI Votes: Jennifer Swartzenberg (2008-06-16)
WXXI's Brenda Tremblay spoke to Jennifer Swartzenberg, a single mom who quit her full-time job to go back to school.

Shooting Claims Life on East Side (2008-06-16)
Shooting on corner of Clifford Ave. and Coleman Terrace leaves 45 year old man dead.

City will use Ferry Terminal for Special Events (2008-06-16)
Riverside Convention Center will manage restaurant facilities, cater events at ferry terminal.

New Hope Lodge will Aid Cancer Patients (2008-06-16)
Grant from philanthropist Tom Golisano will help Colgate Rochester Divinity School, American Cancer Society care for visiting cancer patients who are in town for treatment.

Property Tax Cap Hot Topic at Capitol (2008-06-16)
A new poll finds wide public support for a tax cap, but the governor and lawmakers can't decided on one single version for tax relief.

Tim Russert Grew Up in Buffalo (2008-06-13)
"Meet the Press" host Tim Russert died of a heart attack Friday afternoon. Russert grew up in Buffalo, and worked for New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Governor Mario Cuomo. He then became a journalist. He often mentioned his connection to Upstate New York on Meet the Press.

Parma Dog Tested Positive for Rabies (2008-06-13)
Monroe County Health Department says dog tested positive after fighting with a rabid raccoon.

NTK - University of Rochester President Joel Seligman (audio) (2008-06-13)
Rochester's leading employer is one of the nation's leading research universities. U of R President Joel Seligman highlighted this during his annual Garden Party speech. Need to Know's Peter Iglinski talked to President Seligman.

Residents Speak Out Against Budget Proposals (2008-06-13)
Over a hundred people spoke about cutbacks at community centers and the reorganization of the fire department at a budget hearing Wednesday night.

Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy Press Conference 6/9/08 (audio) (2008-06-13)
Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy invited community leaders to a reception at the Webster facility to highlight the company's commitment to Rochester. Mulcahy conducted a press conference prior to the event.

Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy Press Conference 6/9/08 (2008-06-13)
Xerox CEO Anne Mulcahy invited community leaders to a reception at the Webster facility to highlight the company's commitment to Rochester. Mulcahy conducted a press conference prior to the event.

NTK - RIJF Artist Donnie Walsh (video) (2008-06-13)
Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks to one of the founders of Downchild, an award-winning Canadian blues band performing at the Rochester International Jazz Fest.

NTK - RIJF Artist Donnie Walsh (audio) (2008-06-13)
Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks to one of the founders of Downchild, an award-winning Canadian blues band performing at the Rochester International Jazz Fest.

Rochester International Jazz Festival Set to Start Year Seven (2008-06-13)
It's year seven of the Rochester International Jazz Festival.

Kodak to Renovate State Street Offices (2008-06-13)
Eastman Kodak says this shows company's commitment to Rochester.

Rochester, Toronto Turn Down Ferry Plans (2008-06-13)
Request from Rochester, Toronto Port Authority for proposals brought concepts from two interested firms; City and TPA say neither has the necessary financial or operational backing to succeed where Fast Ferry operation failed.

Sudden Storm Cuts Power (2008-06-13)
Sudden storm downed power lines, cut service for customers in Island Cottage Road area of Greece. Durand Beach will be closed Saturday because of storm runoff.

Mayor Duffy Says MCC Dispute Ruining College's Image (2008-06-12)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy has ended his silence about the troubled selection process for a new president of Monroe Community College.

Ren Square Plans Released (2008-06-12)
The community college/transit/arts center finally has a face.

Youth, Fire Services Concern at Budget Hearing (2008-06-12)
Crowds come out to City Hall Wednesday Night to talk about fire department reorganization, Community Center funding cuts.

Rochester City Rec, After School Programs to Merge (2008-06-12)
City and Rochester School District will put their after school programs together into one plan that blends education, sports and arts activities for city youth.

Rochester Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty (2008-06-12)
Humane Society says dogs were kept in 100 degree attic.

Brooks Opposes State Daycare Cuts (2008-06-12)
Monroe County Executive says state is forcing it to cut back on subsidized daycare slots for local working families.

Monroe County Executive Calls Proposed Cuts in State Childcare Grants "Unacceptable" (2008-06-12)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks says it's "unacceptable" that the governor plans to cut state grants for subsidized child care. Governor's office says Brooks is wrong.

Young Entrepreneur Academy (2008-06-11)
A program designed to mold the entrepreneurs of tomorrow is accepting applications today.

Lake Ontario Regulators Want Opinons on Water Level Plan (2008-06-11)
International Joint Commission hearing is Wedneaday night at 7:00 at Greece Town Hall.

Mixed Media: Radio Location 6-04-08 (2008-06-11)
It's time for some musical chairs for the headquarters of several Rochester radio stations.

Rochester Wants to Fill Part of Erie Canal Bed (2008-06-11)
"Chill the Fill" opponents are reorganizing as Rochester officials talk about need to fill old Erie Canal/Subway bed beneath Broad Street north of West Main.

MCC Trustee Steps Down (2008-06-11)
Monroe Community College trustee resigning as search for college president resumes.

Mixed Media: The Death of Sweeps? 5-28-08 (2008-06-11)
The writers' strike this winter threw TV's traditional schedule for a loop.

Truckers Don't Like State Plans to Keep Them Off Back Roads (2008-06-11)
New York State is proposing rules to keep big trucks on the Interstates and the Thruway; truckers say keeping them off state roads will raise fuel consumption and costs.

VOA Seeking Cash for Summer Schooling (2008-06-10)
The Volunteers of American is seeking scholarship funds for summer day care for some of Rochester's poorest children.

County Announces Summer Movie Schedule (2008-06-10)
The county will be showing free movies at two locations this summer - if you can stand the heat.

MCC Board Starts Search Over (2008-06-10)
MCC Trustees will pursue interim president, start search for community college president over. Assemblywoman Susan John calls for MCC Trustees' removal; SUNY Chancellor says he doesn't have that authority.

Rochester Marks 15th Homicide of 2008 (2008-06-10)
Victim was a woman shot in the back on Whitney Street.

Working Families Party Drops Robach, Backs Dollinger (2008-06-10)
The pro-labor party says challenger Dollinger is stronger on union issues.

2 Drown in Local Incidents (2008-06-09)
Carnival worker, teen drown in separate incidents over the weekend.

Instruments Collected for City Schools (2008-06-09)
The Rochester Education Foundation is asking visitors to the Rochester International Jazz Festival to donate a musical instrument to a good cause.

RIT Signs Agreement With Dubai in United Arab Emirates (2008-06-09)
Rochester Institute of Technology will locate a campus in middle eastern city of Dubai.

Assemblywoman Calls for Removal of MCC Trustees (2008-06-09)
Assemblywoman Susan John of Rochester is asking interim State University Chancellor John Clark to fire the Monroe Community College trustees.

Homicide and Stabbing on Neighboring City Streets (2008-06-06)
Police are looking for suspects in a fatal shooting and a stabbing assault

Governor Paterson Press Conference - June 5, 2008 (Part One) (2008-06-06)
During a press conference in Rochester, New York Governor David Paterson announced Robert Wilmers will take over leadership of the Empire State Development Corporation. Listen to the press conference here.

NTK - Kodak's Entertainment Imaging Division Succeeds Without "Going Digital" (video) (2008-06-06)
In response to the "digital world," Eastman Kodak Co. has all but given up on its traditional film product. But Need to Know's Carlet Cleare reports there is one division of Kodak that is sticking with tradition - and finding gold.

Business Alliance Backs Kessler for MCC (2008-06-06)
Rochester Business Alliance calls in letter for Monroe Community College trustees to name Dennis Kessler MCC President.

ESL Names Developer for Downtown HQ (2008-06-06)
LeChase Construction will be construction manager for ESL Federal Credit Union HQ in downtown Rochester.

Labor Calls for COMIDA, Statewide IDA Reform (2008-06-06)
Groups back Industrial Development Agency reform laws saying too many companies get benefits, then produce low-wage, no-benefit jobs in return.

Arts Friday on NTK: Rochester Contemporary Arts Center (video) (2008-06-06)
Rochester Contemporary Arts Center opens a new exhibit designed to raise money for the gallery - one square at a time. Need to Know's Brenda Tremblay takes a look on this edition of Arts Friday on Need to Know.

NTK - Kodak's Entertainment Imaging Division Succeeds Without "Going Digital" (2008-06-06)
In response to the "digital world," Eastman Kodak Co. has all but given up on its traditional film product. But Need to Know's Carlet Cleare reports there is one division of Kodak that is sticking with tradition - and finding gold.

City Studies Charlotte Marina at Port of Rochester (2008-06-06)
A study due July 1st will show if there's economic justification for a city marina at the Port of Rochester. Marina is part of planned redevelopment of the port and the Charlotte neighborhood.

Governor Paterson Press Conference - June 5, 2008 (Part One - video) (2008-06-06)
During a press conference in Rochester, New York Governor David Paterson announced Robert Wilmers will take over leadership of the Empire State Development Corporation. Watch the press conference here.

NTK - NYS Property Tax Relief Commission Report (audio) (2008-06-06)
The Chair of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, Thomas Suozzi, calls on voters to pressure state lawmakers to act quickly on the commission's recommendations. Need to Know's Julie Philipp interviewed Suozzi via satellite from Albany.

Arts Friday on NTK: Rochester Contemporary Arts Center (2008-06-06)
Rochester Contemporary Arts Center opens a new exhibit designed to raise money for the gallery - one square at a time. Need to Know's Brenda Tremblay takes a look on this edition of Arts Friday on Need to Know.

Governor Paterson Press Conference - June 5, 2008 (Part Two) (2008-06-06)
Robert Wilmers accepts his new position as Chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation during a press conference with Governor Paterson in Rochester. Listen to the press conference here.

Governor Paterson Press Conference - June 5, 2008 (Part Two - video) (2008-06-06)
Robert Wilmers accepts his new position as Chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation during a press conference with Governor Paterson in Rochester. Watch the press conference here.

Paterson Tries New Tactics With Legislature (2008-06-06)
Governor David Paterson is breaking from recent tradition and is trying to have a cordial working relationship with state lawmakers.

NTK - NYS Property Tax Relief Commission Report (video) (2008-06-06)
The Chair of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief, Thomas Suozzi, calls on voters to pressure state lawmakers to act quickly on the commission's recommendations. Need to Know's Julie Philipp interviewed Suozzi via satellite from Albany.

Northwest Shooting Under Investigation (2008-06-05)
Man killed by multiple gunshots on Hague Street in Northwest Rochester.

Session May End with a Whimper (2008-06-05)
With eight days left in the 2008 session, no progress has been made on any major issues.

Midtown Web Site, Developer Announced (2008-06-05)
More steps announced in redevelopment of Midtown Plaza site for PAETEC headquarters.

Kuhl - Massa Race a "Toss Up" (2008-06-05)
The race for the 29th Congressional District seat is now a "toss up" according to The Cook Political Report.

Paterson Names Upstater as New Business Development Chair (2008-06-05)
Governor David Paterson comes to Rochester to name a Buffalo banker as chairman of Empire State Development, New York's top business development agency. Hear Q&A with both men and reporters.

Paterson Releases Campaign Finance Reform Bill (2008-06-04)
Government reform groups say it's too little, too late.

City of Rochester Examining Vehicle Use (2008-06-04)
Record fuel prices have Mayor Robert Duffy looking at giving up his city-supplied SUV, others may lose city-assigned cars as well.

Eastman Archive Preserves Films from Universal Studios-Type Fire (2008-06-03)
Eastman Archive may have copies of film works that were destroyed in Universal Studios Blaze

Two Seriously Hurt in Plane Crash. (2008-06-03)
A Cessna with an instructor and student on board crashes in rural Sweden, New York.

City Council Questions Slow Pace of Development on N. Clinton Avenue (2008-06-03)
City Economic Development Department says problem is figuring out how investors could profit from "La Marketa."

Monroe Democrats Deny Existence of Bipartisan Budget Work Group (2008-06-03)
Republicans and Democrats on the Monroe County Legislature disagree over the existence of a bipartisan budget work group.

Sink Hole Appears at High Falls (2008-06-03)
A car-sized sink hole opened near the Pont de Rennes Bridge at High Falls Tuesday.

Consumer Confidence Nudges Up in May (2008-06-03)
The gain is the first time in seven months the index has gone up.

Paterson Endorses Tax Cap (2008-06-03)
Governor David Paterson says he will introduce a bill that follows the recommendations of a gubernatorial tax cap commission to limit school property taxes to 4% per year.

Educators' Coalition says the Case Not Made for Property Tax Cap (2008-06-03)
A local educators' group is criticizing the recommendations of the New York State Commission on Property Tax Relief.

State Comptroller to Audit Soccer Stadium Construction (2008-06-03)
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's office will audit PAETEC Park -- the Rochester Rhinos' soccer stadium in downtown Rochester.

Democrats Announce Assembly, Senate Candidates (2008-06-02)
Businessman Dave Garretson is Monroe County Democrats' choice to run against Republican Assemblyman Bill Reilich of Greece. Businessman David Nachbar will run against Republican Jim Alesi in the 55th Senate District.

Stamp Out Hunger in the Suburbs (2008-06-02)
The demand on suburban food cupboards is on the rise, according to officials.

Property Tax Commission to Recommend 4% Cap (2008-06-02)
The commission also recommends a circuit breaker for low income New Yorkers and the elderly, to be financed by restructuring the STAR program.

Surveillance Cams Go up This Month (2008-06-02)
Police cameras start going up around the city this week; despite civil liberties concerns neighborhood groups have been pushing to get them on their streets.

Plane Crashes in Town of Sweden (2008-06-02)
Crash puts flight instructor, student pilot in hospital after a crash near the Ledgedale Airport.

National Expert says Rochester Fire Dept. below standard (2008-06-02)
A National Fire Protection Association spokesman says the Rochester City Fire Department is not always meeting NFPA standards.

Slaughter Backs Employee Free Choice Act (2008-05-31)
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-Fairport) was in Rochester today to lobby for reform to the National Labor Relations Board process.

NTK - Election '08: Congress (video) (2008-05-30)
Election '08 is shaping up to be a difficult year for Republicans seeking Congressional seats across the nation, and in Upstate New York. Political analyst Gerald Gamm examines this, and discusses what it means for the future of the region.

Acting Lieutenant Governor, AKA Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, Speaks of his Experiences (2008-05-30)
The Republican Senate Leader says he has a great relationship with Governor David Paterson, a Democrat, but hinted he may use his new post to help the GOP hang on to power in the Senate.

Five Healthy Peregrine Falcons Banded (2008-05-30)
Volunteers, DEC wildlife biologists band and give health checks to rare peregrine falcons nesting on top of Kodak Office Tower in Rochester.

MCC Community Votes "No Confidence" in Trustees (2008-05-30)
Dispute over whether selection process for new Monroe Community College President was politicized prompts resolution by students, faculty and staff.

NTK - Election '08: Congress (audio) (2008-05-30)
Election '08 is shaping up to be a difficult year for Republicans seeking Congressional seats across the nation, and in Upstate New York. Political analyst Gerald Gamm examines this, and discusses what it means for the future of the region.

Council Questions Fire Department Plan (2008-05-29)
Council asks Fire Chief how fewer Rochester firefighters equals same level of fire safety. Reorganization is included in new city budget which seeks to close $18 million gap.

Lawmakers Caught Off Guard by Paterson's Gay Marriage Action (2008-05-29)
Governor David Paterson defended his decision to issue an executive order requiring state agencies to recognize same sex marriages, while some lawmakers questioned whether the governor has the authority to take the action.

Key Figure in Gay Marriage Suit Applauds Gov. Paterson's Move (2008-05-29)
A key figure in the effort to legalize gay marriages in New York State is applauding Governor Paterson's directive that state agencies recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere.

Girl Struck in Pittsford (2008-05-28)
Sheriff's Department says girl was seriously hurt when she ran in front of a car on Tobey Road.

Wegmans Seeks to Expand Chili HQ (2008-05-28)
The grocery store chain has put in an application to build a 400-thousand square foot building on Fisher Road.

Uranium Plant Polluted Canadian Side of Lake Ontario (2008-05-28)
Harbor of Canadian town is contaminated by leakage from uranium processing plant; contamination is expected to remain in that area.

Philanthropist Al Davis dies at 92 (2008-05-28)
Rochester area philanthropist Al Davis passed away Wednesday afternoon.

Firefighters Attack Reorganization Plan (2008-05-28)
City firefighters union says cuts will affect fire safety; Duffy administration says reorganization isn't primarily driven by cost cutting.

Some Push Expansion of State Bottle Bill (2008-05-28)
Advocates want 5 cent deposit added to throw-away water, juice bottles as well as pop and beer containers.

United Way Raises $32.2 Million (2008-05-28)
Drive Chairman Jonathan Judge says the final tally is thanks to a contribution by the United Way itself.

Longtime Orchestra Supporter Dies at 92 (2008-05-28)
Al Davis helped raise $65 million for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra.

Paterson Announces Plan for Future Spending Cuts (2008-05-28)
The program to force agencies to enact budget cuts has been used in New York City since the 1970's fiscal crisis.

Al Davis leaves his mark on RIT and RPO (2008-05-28)
Rochester area philanthropist Al Davis dies at age 92.

Councilman Pleads Guilty to Misdemeanor (2008-05-27)
Rochester City Council member completes pre-trial program, pleads guilty to misdemeanor DWI charge.

Walsh Switches Position on Refuge Oil Drilling (2008-05-27)
Republican Jim Walsh, who represents the district between Syracuse and Rochester, says he will now support oil drilling in the Alaskan National Wildlife Refuge.

OSHA Investigating Prom Incident (2008-05-27)
Light fixture fell from stage at Harro East Ballroom, injuring a dozen Irondequoit High School students.

Rochester Man Killed in Genesee County Crash (2008-05-27)
Pickup truck left road and crashed down an embankment.

Paterson Back on Job After Eye Surgery (2008-05-27)
Governor David Paterson spent part of his first day back on the job after eye surgery telling various groups that they might not get what they want in the final weeks of the legislative session.

Ontario County Man Indicted Following Accident (2008-05-27)
Farmington man indicted after he fled the scene of an accident that killed his niece.

New RPO CD Honors America's Veterans (2008-05-26)
A new CD from the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates America and pays tribute to those who have served in the Armed Forces.

NTK - Intv. with Molly Clifford, NET Director (video) (2008-05-23)
In his 2008 budget proposal, Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy is proposing a consolidation of government that would change the way city services are delivered to city residents. Neighborhood Empowerment Teams (NET) Director Molly Clifford talks about what that means for people who live in Rochester.

Midtown Condemnation Approved (2008-05-23)
A judge has ruled in favor of turning Rochester's 1960's era mall over to the city.

Mixed Media: Circulation Tribulation 5-21-08 (2008-05-23)
Daily newspapers across the country are seeing their circulation numbers drop.

NTK - WXXI Capitol Bureau Report (2008-05-23)
Need to Know Capitol Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt's monthly report from Albany. She talks about Governor Paterson's health, his political fight against public worker unions, the Property Tax Commission report, and Election '08.

Prom Dispute May Have Led to Henrietta Gunfire (2008-05-23)
Gunfire breaks out at Jefferson Road restaurant after dispute that may have started at a high school prom.

Paterson Home After Second Eye Surgery (2008-05-23)
Governor David Paterson is now out of the hospital after having a second eye surgery performed. He's expected to rest and spend the long holiday weekend with his family.

NTK - "Forgiving" Approach to Fighting Crime (video) (2008-05-23)
As WXXI Education's "Power of Forgiveness" outreach initiative continues, Need to Know focuses on one program designed to teach young adults a way to handle conflict, other than violence.

NTK - "Forgiving" Approach to Fighting Crime (2008-05-23)
As WXXI Education's "Power of Forgiveness" outreach initiative continues, Need to Know focuses on one program designed to teach young adults a way to handle conflict, other than violence.

NTK - Intv. with Molly Clifford, NET Director (2008-05-23)
In his 2008 budget proposal, Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy is proposing a consolidation of government that would change the way city services are delivered to city residents. Neighborhood Empowerment Teams (NET) Director Molly Clifford talks about what that means for people who live in Rochester.

NTK - The Business Section (video) (2008-05-23)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman's review of the week in business.

New Monroe County Crime Lab is Coming (2008-05-23)
State funding will begin work on new forensics lab serving police in a nine county region around Rochester.

NTK - The Business Section (audio) (2008-05-23)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman's review of the week in business.

Davenport-Hatch Backs Eastman Recital Hall (2008-05-22)
$2.5 million grant supports development of new recital hall next to the Eastman Theater in downtown Rochester.

Local Firm Donates Medical Equipment to China (2008-05-22)
Carestream donates medical imaging equipment to China's earthquake relief effort.

State Warns of Product Recall (2008-05-22)
Smoked fish sold in Rochester and Syracuse may carry botulism toxin.

Genesee County Fire Victims Identified (2008-05-22)
No working smoke detectors found in Byron apartment where family of four died this week.

Fuel Prices Keeping More Drivers Home (2008-05-22)
AAA says fewer will be on the highways this Memorial Day weekend than any time since 9-11.

Focus on Amusement Park Safety (2008-05-22)
State official uses Seabreeze Park to push ride safety at New York's amusement parks.

Advocates Demand Foreclosure Protection Law (2008-05-22)
A coalition says time is running out for Governor Paterson and lawmakers to agree on bills to help ease the sub prime loan crisis.

Greece High School Student Found Dead (2008-05-22)
Tragedy strikes El Mar Drive family as high school junior is found dead.

Environmental Testing at Old Derailment Site (2008-05-22)
Environmental detective work will try to find if plume of underground chemicals remains from 1970 Genesee County train derailment.

Employers Trying to Help Workers Cope with High Gas Prices (2008-05-22)
Parker says half of Rochester-area employers are offering discounts to employees who ride the bus to work, and 78 percent are offering their workers a transportation reimbursement account.

Mixed Media: Bop Shop Part I 4-30-08 (2008-05-21)
Good old fashioned vinyl -- and its fight against the mighty MP3 -- this week on Mixed Media.

NTK Special Edition: Already Out Part 1 (2008-05-21)
Need to Know: Already Out is a special documentary edition of WXXI-TV's award-winning news and public affairs program. The program focuses on the growing number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents who are coming out long before they finish high school. Producers follow three teenagers in the weeks leading up to prom season, and then capture their experience at The Big Gay Prom in Rochester, New York.

490 Highway Construction Starts Today (2008-05-21)
Traffic reductions will cut lanes on I-490 west of downtown at times through the summer; work is timed to avoid rush hours.

NTK Special Edition: Already Out Part 3 (2008-05-21)
Need to Know: Already Out is a special documentary edition of WXXI-TV's award-winning news and public affairs program. The program focuses on the growing number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents who are coming out long before they finish high school. Producers follow three teenagers in the weeks leading up to prom season, and then capture their experience at The Big Gay Prom in Rochester, New York.

NTK Special Edition: Already Out Part 2 (video) (2008-05-21)
Need to Know: Already Out is a special documentary edition of WXXI-TV's award-winning news and public affairs program. The program focuses on the growing number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents who are coming out long before they finish high school. Producers follow three teenagers in the weeks leading up to prom season, and then capture their experience at The Big Gay Prom in Rochester, New York.

Greece Voters Approve School Budget (2008-05-21)
Monroe County's largest suburban school district approves its budget by a wide margin.

Mixed Media: Bop Shop Part II 5-07-08 (2008-05-21)
Part II of our conversation with Tom Kohn of the Bop Shop, about vinyl, MP3s and running a record store.

Mixed Media: WXXI and the DTV Transition 5-14-08 (2008-05-21)
Find out how WXXI is bracing itself for television's digital transition - and how you should prepare.

NTK Special Edition: Already Out Part 2 (2008-05-21)
Need to Know: Already Out is a special documentary edition of WXXI-TV's award-winning news and public affairs program. The program focuses on the growing number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents who are coming out long before they finish high school. Producers follow three teenagers in the weeks leading up to prom season, and then capture their experience at The Big Gay Prom in Rochester, New York.

NTK Special Edition: Already Out Part 3 (video) (2008-05-21)
Need to Know: Already Out is a special documentary edition of WXXI-TV's award-winning news and public affairs program. The program focuses on the growing number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents who are coming out long before they finish high school. Producers follow three teenagers in the weeks leading up to prom season, and then capture their experience at The Big Gay Prom in Rochester, New York.

NTK Special Edition: Already Out Part 1 (video) (2008-05-21)
Need to Know: Already Out is a special documentary edition of WXXI-TV's award-winning news and public affairs program. The program focuses on the growing number of gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents who are coming out long before they finish high school. Producers follow three teenagers in the weeks leading up to prom season, and then capture their experience at The Big Gay Prom in Rochester, New York.

Alternative to Property Tax Cap Proposed (2008-05-20)
A group of Assembly Democrats, unions, and social service groups say a circuit breaker, funded by new taxes on the rich, would be better than a flat cap on property taxes.

Health Forum Shows Focus on Preventing Youth Obesity (2008-05-20)
Health forum showcases programs targeting childhood obesity, promoting community wellness.

Wilmot Center Doctor Says Kennedy's Faces Serious Challenge (2008-05-20)
Senator Edward Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.

Paterson Released From Hospital After Emergency Eye Surgery (2008-05-20)
Governor Paterson, who was admitted to the hospital complaining of a headache, was diagnosed with acute glaucoma. His doctor says he's doing fine after the laser surgery procedure.

MCC President Search To Start Again (2008-05-19)
Monroe Community College will start its search for a president afresh after board deadlocks over the weekend.

Xerox Contributes $1 Million to Wilmot Center (2008-05-19)
As students receive diplomas at University of Rochester, Xerox CEO Ann Mulcahy makes a gift to the university's cancer center.

Paterson Wants Background Checks for Gun Store Workers (2008-05-19)
Governor Paterson says half of the homicides in the state come from gun violence, and lawmakers want to do something about it.

Deeper Genesee to Draw Canal Boats (2008-05-19)
Canal Corporation is dredging the Genesee River in downtown Rochester where canal tour boats grounded last summer.

Right Time, Right ID and Patience Speed Border Crossing (2008-05-19)
Some tips for crossing the Canadian Border from a couple of frequent travelers.

Local Schools Rate Highly in Newsweek List (2008-05-19)
A Monroe County School Boards Association official says the annual school ranking doesn't consider enough factors, and therefore, isn't very meaningful for parents.

Lilac Festival Draws 375,000 (2008-05-19)
Sunday weather, cold end Lilac Festival on a chilly note.

Duffy Budget Includes Layoffs, More for Public Safety (2008-05-17)
Mayor Duffy says this will give Rochester the smallest workforce it's had since the late 1940s; budget means more spending on police, job development and education but less on recreation and other non-strategic services.

Driver Triggers School Bus Crash (2008-05-17)
15 students were hurt, two of them went to Rochester General after a driver trying to pass a van hit two school buses Friday morning.

City, School District Talking About Consolidations (2008-05-16)
Some city-owned facilities may house long-term suspension classes for Rochester School District. Other money-saving steps are under discussion.

Strong's Wilmot Cancer Center Opens New Facility (2008-05-16)
Wilmot Cancer Center wing is first part of a $65 million expansion at Strong Memorial Hospital.

Paterson Tries to Calm Worries Over Upstate Economic Development Czar (2008-05-15)
Upstate business and civic leaders are worried about Governor Paterson's plan to eliminate the job of upstate economic development czar in favor of merging the position with one in New York City.

Rochester Approves Terminal Deal, New City Ethics Form Approved (2008-05-15)
City Council acts to overturn Maplestar's dollar-a-year lease on the ferry terminal, adopt new financial disclosure form.

Rochester Superintendent Says Attendence Policies Need Overhaul (2008-05-15)
Doctor Brizard says he's mapping how the attendance followup system works, but right now his finding is that it's fragmented at the central office level.

Report Focuses on Why City Students Drop Out (2008-05-15)
Nearly two-thirds of Rochester high school dropouts say they didn't feel teachers cared if they succeeded or failed. Closer engagement between students and school staff recommended.

Dean Dodges Questions about Presidential Primary (2008-05-15)
Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean avoided questions from Rochester reporters about the contentious democratic presidential primary during a visit Thursday night.

Midtown Totem Pole Goes to Seneca Park Zoo (2008-05-15)
Monroe County has accepted downtown mall's donation of a Rochester landmark, the Midtown Totem Pole.

City Police Investigating Latest Homicide (2008-05-14)
Teenager's body found on Fairbanks Street last night.

Teen Shot, Killed on East Side (2008-05-14)
Rochester now records its 12th homicide with a second killing in 2 days.

Nashville Planner Advises Rochester (2008-05-14)
Speaker says full community must take part in shaping vision of city.

Governor, Senator Schumer Hear Concerns of Area Farmers (2008-05-14)
Schumer pushes federal farm bill, new Governor meets and greets farmers in joint Genesee County appearance.

Second Request for Ren Square Oversight Panel (2008-05-14)
Democrat Paul Haney is again proposing legislative oversight of the Renaissance Square project.

Rochester Records 11th Homicide of 2008 (2008-05-13)
Fight at west side address leads to fatal stabbing.

Police ID 12th Homicide Victim of 2008 (2008-05-13)
Victim was a 16 year old East High Student found shot on Fairbanks Street.

Not For Profits Want IDA Law Renewed (2008-05-13)
Not for profit groups around the state have found that their construction projects are in limbo because the state legislature has failed to renew a law that gave them access to lower interest loans for capital improvements.

French Delegation Looks at Business Opportunities in Rochester (2008-05-13)
Rennes, France has a delegation in its Sister City of Rochester this week, looking at building closer relations between the two.

Police Memorial Remembers Fallen Officers (2008-05-13)
National Police Week began in Rochester with a memorial service in front of the Public Safety Building.

Two non-profits honored for helping under-served populations meet their health needs (2008-05-12)
Two non-profit organizations were honored Monday for their work in meeting the health needs of Rochester's under-served populations.

Union Head Wants Teacher Input to Conduct Code (2008-05-12)
The president of the Rochester Teachers' Association says the school district isn't going about instituting a conduct code the right way.

City Budget to Bring Pain, Job Cuts, Reorganization (2008-05-10)
Mayor Robert Duffy isn't talking specifics, but the budget he delivers in one week will cut 70 to 90 positions and a lot of services not related to public safety, education or job creation.

Yemeni Store Owners Indicted (2008-05-10)
Grand Jury indicts three Yemeni men on money laundering charges.

NTK - Cornell Researchers Monitor Whales (audio) (2008-05-09)
It is commencement season, and Need to Know is exploring some of the things faculty and students have been doing this year on area campuses. In this installment, we travel to Cornell University for a "whale watching" experiment gaining commercial attention.

NTK - Election '08 Grassroots Support for Clinton & Obama (video) (2008-05-09)
Need to Know begins its coverage of Election '08, beginning with the top ticket. Leading grassroot supporters of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama talk about rallying the troops in Rochester, and how the digital age is impacting their efforts.

NTK - Cornell Researchers Monitor Whales (video) (2008-05-09)
It is commencement season, and Need to Know has been exploring some of the things faculty and students have been doing this year on area campuses. In this installment, we travel to Cornell University for a "whale watching" experiment gaining commercial attention.

Former City Employee Charged with Acessing Secure Information (2008-05-09)
City says dismissed former 911 operator looked up secure information on the job.

Anti-War March Begins from Upstate Cities (2008-05-09)
March to Fort Drum is intended to protest Iraq war.

Bishop Undergoes Hip Replacement (2008-05-09)
Roman Catholic Bishop Matthew Clark is recovering from surgery at Highland Hospital.

NTK - The Business Section (May 9) (audio) (2008-05-09)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman covers the week's business highlights.

Two-Alarm Blaze Wrecks Vacant Building (2008-05-09)
Arson is suspected in a fire that forced city officials to tear down a long-vacant Portland Avenue building.

NTK - Election '08 Grassroots Support for Clinton & Obama (audio) (2008-05-09)
Need to Know begins its coverage of Election '08, beginning with the top ticket. Leading grassroot supporters of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama talk about rallying the troops in Rochester, and how the digital age is impacting their efforts.

NTK - The Business Section (May 9) (video) (2008-05-09)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman covers the week's business highlights.

Former White House Staffer to Run For County Clerk (2008-05-09)
Thomas Hasman of Rochester will be Democrats' candidate for Monroe County Clerk.

Bishop Matthew Clark Doing Well After Surgery (2008-05-08)
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester reports the Reverend Clark is recovering at Highland Hospital

Volunteers Spread Out for Day of Caring (2008-05-08)
10,000 volunteers go to work at schools, non-profit, social service agencies.

City School Grad Rates Improving (2008-05-08)
Superintendent reports 9% improvement in high school on-time graduation.

Falcons Hatching Out in Rochester (2008-05-08)
Peregrine falcons hatching in nest box on top of Kodak Tower.

Rochester activists join march to Fort Drum (2008-05-08)
Anti-war activists join statewide march to Fort Drum.

Ruling Granting County Benefits to Gay Spouse Upheld (2008-05-07)
New York's highest court refuses to hear Monroe County's appeal of the Martinez case, granting health benefits to a gay couple married in Canada.

City Man Wounded in Attempted Robbery, Shooting+ (2008-05-07)
City man was hit in leg as he and companion ran from assailant.

NTK Arts Friday: Architecture 1930 -1970 (audio) (2008-05-07)
Need to Know's Brenda Tremblay reports on the Landmark Society of Western New York and its efforts to highlight architectural treasures from the not so distant past.

NTK Arts Friday: Architecture 1930 - 1970 (video) (2008-05-07)
Need to Know's Brenda Tremblay reports on the Landmark Society of Western New York and its efforts to highlight architectural treasures from the not so distant past.

NTK - Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy (video) (2008-05-07)
Rochester City Mayor Robert Duffy discusses his upcoming budget proposal.

NTK - How Green is Monroe County? (audio) (2008-05-07)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks focused heavily on environmental initiatives during her 2008 State of the County address. Need to Know gets reaction from George Thomas, spokesperson for the Center for Environmental Information.

NTK - The Business Section (April 25) (audio) (2008-05-07)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman discusses local business and economic issues on Need to Know.

NTK - Mayor Robert Duffy Intv (audio) (2008-05-07)
Rochester City Mayor Robert Duffy discusses his upcoming budget proposal.

NTK - How Green is Monroe County? (video) (2008-05-07)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks focused heavily on environmental initiatives during her 2008 State of the County address. Need to Know gets reaction from George Thomas, spokesperson for the Center for Environmental Information.

NTK - High Falls International Film Festival (video) (2008-05-07)
Need to Know interviews two women whose work is featured in the High Falls International Film Festival - actress Sara Simmonds and filmmaker Cat Ashworth.

NTK - The Business Section (April 25) (video) (2008-05-07)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman discusses local business and economic issues on Need to Know.

Food Lab Goes to Albany, But No Tears Shed in Finger Lakes (2008-05-07)
State Senator Michael Nozzolio says he was disappointed to hear that the lab wouldn't be going to Geneva, but he says when he read the writing on the wall, he started to look for other investments for the facility.

Norton to Serve 20 Years in Slater Case (2008-05-07)
Darnell Norton is second Rochester teen sentenced in death of community activist James Slater.

NTK - Equality & Justice Day (audio) (2008-05-07)
Need to Know's Carlet Cleare reports on local gays and lesbians who traveled to Albany to ask state lawmakers to support the Empire State Pride agenda.

NTK - Equality & Justice Day (video) (2008-05-07)
Need to Know's Carlet Cleare reports on local gays and lesbians who traveled to Albany to ask state lawmakers to support the Empire State Pride agenda.

Amerks Sale Approved by AHL (2008-05-07)
American Hockey League OKs sale of Rochester Amerks' franchise to Canadian businessman.

NTK - High Falls International Film Festival (audio) (2008-05-07)
Need to Know interviews two women whose work is featured in the High Falls International Film Festival - actress Sara Simmonds and filmmaker Cat Ashworth.

Cuomo Asks NYPA to Recover Deleted E-mails in Police Probe (2008-05-07)
The Attorney General wants to know who was involved in the scrubbing of the e-mails, and wants the Power Authority to hand over backup copies of the communications.

Candidates Endorsed in House Races (2008-05-06)
26th, 25th District Republicans get endorsements from retiring incumbents.

Wegmans Considers Boston-Area Store (2008-05-06)
If Wegmans commits, store would be in a new shopping center about 18 miles from Boston.

Gates Police Charge Man in Rape of Child (2008-05-06)
Gates Police charged Lawayne Turner with rape and endangering the welfare of a child.

"Top 10" Prescription Drugs Cost Upstaters More Than $1 Billion (2008-05-06)
Excellus survey finds upstate New Yorkers spent $210 million more on prescription drugs in 2007 than in 2006.

HANYS Says NY Nursing Shortage Gets Worse (2008-05-06)
Even though New York has dozens of nursing schools, association says they don't have enough capacity to meet the state's demand.

Court Ruling Could Snag Boaters in EPA Regulation (2008-05-05)
A little-known court ruling could force millions of recreational boaters to get EPA water discharge permits -- but the Environmental Protection Agency says it's trying to spare pleasure boaters from the requirement.

Slaughter's Anti-Genetic Discrimination Bill Becomes Law (2008-05-03)
Fairport Democrat pushed bill in the House of Representatives for 13 years.

County Collects Budget-Cutting Ideas (2008-05-03)
Monroe County survey asks people to rate their "must haves" and "can live withouts" as Executive Maggie Brooks looks to cut the budget.

Rochester School Superintendent Revises Budget (2008-05-03)
Jean-Claude Brizard will cut 100 central office jobs, refocus funds on literacy and school safety.

Police Say Vest Saved Officer's Life (2008-05-03)
Bulletproof vest turned knife during stabbing attack Thursday night.

Siena Poll Finds Gas Prices are New Yorkers # 1 Concern (2008-05-01)
Siena Poll finds New Yorkers worry more about gas prices than any other current issue.

Paterson's Budget Director Predicts Gloomy Future (2008-05-01)
A report on the state's finances released by Governor Paterson's budget office paints a grim picture of looming deficits of over $20 billion dollars, and a run-away rate of spending growth.

Rochester Air Quality Improves, Not Perfect (2008-05-01)
American Lung Association report rates Rochester area among best on low Ozone pollution, moderate on particulates or soot pollution.

Robach runs for fourth term in state senate (2008-05-01)
State Senator Joe Robach is running for a 4th term in office.

Smaller Loss for Kodak as Digital Revenues Grow (2008-05-01)
The company still lost money, but its CEO says Kodak is earning more from its digital products than a year ago.

Republican Lee Announces for Western New York Congressional Seat (2008-05-01)
Seven Republican committee chairs have endorsed businessman Christopher Lee to run for 26th District seat.

Yo-Yo Ma says music moves people, ideas (2008-05-01)
Superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma talks about the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the upcoming Beijing Olympics, and his thoughts on playing with a robot conductor next month.

Paterson Says Revenue Report Will Be Grim (2008-04-30)
The governor sys his budget office will issue more bad news about the state's finances on Thursday.

Former East Rochester Mayor Seeks Assembly Seat (2008-04-30)
Republican David Bonacchi will challenge Democrat David Koon for the 135th District Assembly seat on the east side of Monroe County.

Presbyterian Court Clears Rev. Spahr (2008-04-30)
Pastor affiliated with Downtown Presbyterian Church will not face discipline for marrying same-sex couples.

Rochester Gets New Lacrosse Team (2008-04-30)
Rochester Greywolves have a history back to the 1930s in Rochester.

Cox Sentenced to 25 Years in Slater Robbery-Killing (2008-04-30)
Rochester man is sentenced to 25 years in prison for a robbery connected to the fatal shooting of a Rochester community activist.

RIT Benefactor Lucius "Bob" Gordon Dies at 95 (2008-04-30)
Rochester industrialist Bob Gordon supported the Rochester Institute of Technology over 7 decades.

Fatal Accident on the Thruway (2008-04-30)
Police say a driver was headed the wrong way on I-90.

Woman Killed in Wrong-Way Thruway Crash (2008-04-30)
Thruway was closed early Wednesday morning in Henrietta while troopers investigated.

GOP Pushes Gas Tax Holiday (2008-04-30)
Republicans in the State legislature are proposing a gas tax holiday this summer. But Governor David Paterson cautions that any savings might not actually go to consumers.

Genesee to be Dredged, Pier to be Fixed (2008-04-29)
Funds for neglected maintenance at the Port of Rochester coming through from federal government.

Brooks Announces Mandate Relief Commission (2008-04-29)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks wants a dozen community, business and government leaders to help lobby Albany.

Cuomo Probes Member Items (2008-04-29)
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has been reviewing the thousands of legislative member items allotted in the state budget each year, and found that nearly half of them do not stand up to further scrutiny.

Governor Paterson warns of difficult economic year (2008-04-28)
Governor Paterson says New York State government must prepare for the worst of circumstances.

Schumer Says Rochester Air Service Guaranteed if Delta Merger Goes Through (2008-04-28)
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) meets with Delta Airlines CEO to press case for full upstate air service if Delta-Northwest merger goes through.

Paterson Says No to Public Campaign Financing For Now (2008-04-28)
Governor David Paterson says the state can't afford to publicly finance campaigns right now, given New York's fiscal problems.

Paterson Using Charm to Persuade Legislature (2008-04-28)
Governor David Paterson has much better relations with members of the opposite party in the legislature than his predecessor, Eliot Spitzer. But can Paterson use his charm to persuade lawmakers to commit to deep budget cuts that may be against their interests?

Siena Poll Finds Nearly Half of New Yorkers Will Pay Off Debts With Federal Check (2008-04-28)
Poll says nearly half of respondents plan to pay bills, a quarter of people will save, and 20% will buy something new.

Debt Expert Says Consumer Debt Pulls Down US Economy (2008-04-28)
RIT Professor Robert Manning says the country will hit "economic paralysis" unless there's some kind of debt relief for households.

Same Sex Couples Say Vows (2008-04-28)
Event in downtown Rochester marked court decision.

Rabid Raccoon Confirmed in Parma (2008-04-26)
County Health Department warns Rochester-area residents to have their pets vaccinated.

Forum Adresses Problems Found in Greece School Audit (2008-04-26)
Few speakers turned up, but all want Monroe County's biggest suburban school system to see if charges should be brought against the district's former leaders.

City Employees Charged With Parking Meter Coin Thefts (2008-04-26)
Two city parking meter mechanics are charged with siphoning funds.

Area Code Hearings Coming for Finger Lakes (2008-04-26)
315 area code is running out of numbers; state will hold hearings on creating a new one for part of the central - northern New York region.

Federal Funding Approved for Port of Rochester (2008-04-26)
Dredging Genesee River will allow big ships into Port of Rochester.

Mayor Robert Duffy Says Dozens of City Workers Will Lose Their Jobs (2008-04-25)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy, who eliminated on city worker last year, says many more will lose their jobs this year as he attempts to close an $18 million budget gap.

Plans for Renaissance Square to be Revealed (2008-04-25)
The public gets another chance to view the latest ideas behind the project

Wind Tower Zoning Approved in Hamlin (2008-04-24)
The Town of Hamlin has become the first in Monroe County to approve zoning laws that govern where wind power farms can be built. Some opponents walked out after the unanimous vote.

New Design Proposals Get Renaissance Square on Budget (2008-04-24)
Four new design concepts trim luxuries to get the Renaissance Square project back on a $230-million Budget.

Mixed Media: NAB Edition 4-16-08 (2008-04-24)
The National Association of Broadcasters conference is under way and on the agenda.

Mixed Media: Radio and FCC Square Off 04-23-08 (2008-04-24)
Radio broadcasters and the Federal Communications Commission are squaring off on staffing stations overnight.

Xerox invests in RIT's "green" research (2008-04-24)
Xerox Corporation is investing $2 million in RIT's efforts to advance environmentally sustainable practices.

Red Wings - Twins Renew Vows (2008-04-24)
The Rochester Red Wings will be the Minnesota Twins' Triple-A affiliate for at least two more years.

EPA Challenge Deemed a Huge Success (2008-04-23)
Tens of thousands of pounds of e-waste and thousands of unwanted pills were collected.

City negotiates agreement to end dollar-a-year lease of ferry terminal (2008-04-23)
Rochester announced that it plans to pay $400,000 to get out of a commitment to lease the city's former ferry terminal to Maplestar Development Company for a dollar a year.

Earth Day Event Collects Tons of Old Electronics Gear (2008-04-23)
Organizers say they succeeded in keeping 40,000 pounds of used computer and broken-down electronic devices out of the environment.

Rochester One of Few Markets to Test Fuel Cell SUV (2008-04-23)
GM's decision to actually market the fuel cell Equinox depends on three things: how they hold up in the real world, cost and building.

Excellus Asks People to Check on "Forgotten Funds" (2008-04-23)
Health insurer says it's sent out more than $400,000 in checks that have never been cashed.

Former Majority Leader Discusses MCC Job (2008-04-23)
Bill Smith got a chance to talk to local media about his credentials for the presidency of Monroe Community College on Wednesday.

State Announces $500,000 Gift to Clifton Springs Hospital (2008-04-23)
State Senator Michael Nozzolio says Finger Lakes-area hospital will get state aid to support three unique health programs.

State Senators Propose Suspending Gas Tax (2008-04-23)
State Senator Joe Robach and other Republican senators introduce measure to suspend 33 cent New York gasoline tax from Memorial to Labor Day.

Pollster Zogby Says Clinton Takes Pennsylvania (2008-04-22)
Pollster John Zogby told audiences in Rochester today that Senator Hilary Clinton will win the Pennsylvania Primary tonight by 10 points.

Kodak Reports "Sustainability" Metrics (2008-04-22)
A company once known for its chemical output is now making waves for its efforts to create "sustainability."

NTK - Imagine RIT Festival (video) (2008-04-22)
In his first year as President of Rochester Institute of Technology, Dr. William Destler is moving quickly on his vision to brand RIT as a place where the right side of the brain meets the left side.

NTK - Jean-Claude Brizard (2008-04-22)
Rochester City School Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard discusses his reform plan.

NTK - Imagine RIT Festival (audio) (2008-04-22)
In his first year as President of Rochester Institute of Technology, Dr. William Destler is moving quickly on his vision to brand RIT as a place where the right side of the brain meets the left side.

NTK - Searching for Spring Video Essay (2008-04-22)
Need to Know videographer Marty Kaufman follows area school children on spring break as they search for signs of the season.

NTK - The Business Section (April 11) (audio) (2008-04-22)
The Business Section on Need to Know with Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman.

NTK - The Business Section (April 11) (video) (2008-04-22)
The Business Section on Need to Know with Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman.

Monroe County Seeks Fair Plan Appeal (2008-04-22)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks is not giving up on her so-called Fair Plan, despite a recent court ruling stopping the county from implementing the plan.

Caledonia-Mumford Teacher Facing Child Pornography Charges (2008-04-22)
The teacher and coach at Cal-Mum middle school was arrested after police seized his computer.

NTK - Jean-Claude Brizard (2008-04-22)
Rochester City School Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard discusses his reform plan.

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer Press Conference (2008-04-22)
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a press conference in Rochester on April 14 to discuss the future of the proposed Renaissance Square project.

NTK - The Business Section (April 18) (audio) (2008-04-22)
The Business Section on Need to Know with Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman.

Brooks Will Ask Public for Budget Cutting Dos and Don'ts (2008-04-22)
In generally upbeat State of the County message, Republican Maggie Brooks pledged budget forums to ask citizens what they would do without to help close $29 million shortfall left by rejection of the FAIR Plan.

Brooks receives praise, applause for state of county address (2008-04-22)
Reaction to Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks' State of the County Address was largely positive.

Regional Food Bank Trying to Cope With Rising Food Prices (2008-04-22)
Donations are still strong, but Foodlink Agency says need for food aid is up by 23% while food prices and fuel costs go up.

NTK - The Business Section (April 18) (video) (2008-04-22)
The Business Section on Need to Know with Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman.

Poll Shows New York Turning "Purple" (2008-04-22)
A Siena College Poll finds a little red state mixed in to New York's traditional blue state status, as Republican Presidential candidate John McCain gains ground.

Democratic Measures Fail in County Legislature (2008-04-22)
Democrats sought to limit majority's power to bring up legislation as a "matter of urgency."

Could New York Tilt Toward McCain This Fall? (2008-04-22)
Latest Siena Poll shows Republican John McCain gaining support in the Empire State.

Grant Will Help Vets Deal With PTSD (2008-04-22)
30,000 to 50,000 veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are returning home to New York, and about a third will be diagnosed with mental health issues.

Cal-Mum Teacher Faces Pornography Charge (2008-04-22)
Caledonia-Mumford School District teacher is arrested by State Police.

Brooks to Deliver State of the County Tonight (2008-04-22)
The annual speech comes at a time when the county is facing financial challenges

Atlantic Avenue Project "Done" (2008-04-21)
Safer, better looking road is gateway to Rochester's east side.

Paterson Orders Agency Cutbacks (2008-04-21)
Governor Paterson says in a memo to all state agency heads that they need to devise plans for serious cutbacks, or the governor will do it for them by withholding funds or instituting a hiring freeze.

MCC Candidate Drops Out (2008-04-21)
Dr. Kenneth Ender has pulled his name from consideration for the new president of Monroe Community College.

Oil Prices, Local Gas Prices Keep Mounting (2008-04-21)
Rochester five county area average now $3.60 per gallon.

Bicyclist Struck, Killed in Palmyra (2008-04-21)
Wayne County teen struck and killed while riding his bike. Driver turned himself in later.

Fuel Costs Rise But RGRTA Cuts Bus Fare (2008-04-21)
Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority to cut Regional Transit Service bus fares to $1.00.

Investigation Into Pension Classifications Widens (2008-04-18)
New York Attorney General, Comptroller probe local governments who put private contractors such as school district attorneys into the State Pension System.

Paterson Marks First Month in Office (2008-04-18)
Governor David Paterson has been in office for just over a month. While the new governor has had a rocky start, many, including much of the public, say it's too early to judge him yet.

Steely Dan, Cheryl Crowe, Allman Brothers Coming to CMAC (2008-04-18)
Constellation Arts Center books some big names to visit Canandaigua.

Comptroller Warns of "Roller Coaster" Economy (2008-04-18)
In his year end report, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli warns of economic volatility.

Second Sentencing in Patterson Slaying (2008-04-18)
Shamar Patterson was shot in Rochester a year ago.

AG Cuomo Subpoenas Home Health Care Companies (2008-04-17)
Subpoenas are issued against 5 home health care companies in Rochester, 7 in Buffalo and 15 in Syracuse. Medicaid fraud is suspected.

2nd Arrest in Wayne County Theft (2008-04-17)
Treasurer of Gananda Youth Football club is arrested after failing to report club's president stole funds.

Rochester Community Development Plan Targets 4 Neighborhoods (2008-04-17)
South Marketview Heights, Beechwood, Jefferson Avenue, and Maplewood along Driving Park and Dewey Avenues will get special attention under latest CD plan.

Wegmans LPGA Signs 10 Year Deal With Locust Hill (2008-04-17)
Long term contract will keep annual LPGA tour event at Locust Hill Country Club through 2018.

Rochester Releases Community Development Plan (2008-04-17)
Plan governs use of federal community improvement funds in Rochester.

Another Day, Another Record Gas Price (2008-04-17)
Every day this week has set a new record high for Rochester area gasoline prices.

County GOP Disbands Mendon Republican Committee (2008-04-16)
Party says that while it was last fall's election that turned Mendon's town council from Red to Blue, the need for a change has been building.

Councilman, Community Leaders Pull Against Homicides (2008-04-16)
Disappointed that a jury failed to convict the alleged killer of community activist James Slater of murder, Councilman Adam McFadden and others organize to encourage witnesses to testify in all crimes.

City Council Gives Three Major Projects the Go Ahead (2008-04-16)
Money for Midtown Plaza, PAETEC Park and ESL Federal Credit Union projects all unanimously approved.

Community Reacts to Slater Verdict (2008-04-16)
Councilman McFadden says his question to citizens is "will you sacrifice by coming forward as witnesses?"

Gas Prices Climbing Daily (2008-04-16)
Triple A says we're at an all-time high for a gallon of gas. Again.

Sorenstam To Join Wegmans LPGA Field This Summer (2008-04-16)
The former number one in women's golf will be making a rare appearance at Locust Hill

Massa is Lead Campaign Fundraiser in Local U.S. House Races (2008-04-16)
Eric Massa of Corning has raised $620,000 for his campaign against Republican 29th District Congressman Randy Kuhl.

Teenager Acquitted of Murder Charges (2008-04-15)
Jurors have found a teen not guilty on murder charges in connection with the death of a community activist.

Tax Day is Here (2008-04-15)
Filers have until midnight to get those tax forms in the mail

Paterson Begins to Lay Out Agenda (2008-04-15)
Governor David Paterson gave speeches to environmentalists and a union group, and said he'd fight for their issues in the closing months of the legislative session.

Tax Day Deadline Almost Here. (2008-04-14)
Time is running out to file those tax forms and get them postmarked in time

Seneca County Woman Dies After Crash in Geneva (2008-04-14)
Clara Harris was a passenger in a car that was hit by an SUV.

Schumer Tells Brooks to "Use or Lose" Ren Square Funds (2008-04-14)
The New York senator says the county executive's Renaissance Square team has to come up with a proposal to move the project forward before the current April 2009 target.

Amerks Wrap Up Season With a Win (2008-04-14)
But victories were few and far between in what has turned out to be a very difficult season for the hockey team, both on and off the ice.

Rochester Mayor Working on Reorganization (2008-04-14)
Mayor Bob Duffy is taking steps to address the city's multi-million dollar budget gap.

EPA Backs Collection of Old Pharmaceuticals in Rochester (2008-04-14)
EPA official says no one knows for sure if traces of pharmaceutical compounds in drinking water pose a risk to human health -- but why take chances?

Season 3 of "Clean Sweep" Begins This Month (2008-04-14)
Annual Spring Cleaning for Rochester gets rid of winter's trash and this year will focus on graffiti busting.

City Releases "Customer Satisfaction" Survey (2008-04-11)
Mayor Duffy says City Hall rates a solid "B" in customer satisfaction, but that's not good enough.

$3.2 Million in Federal Funding to Support Local Company (2008-04-11)
Koning Corporation's "better mousetrap" for detecting breast cancer gets a federal funding boost from Congresswoman Louise Slaughter.

Kodak to Donate $10 Million for Eastman Theater Renovation (2008-04-11)
New lobby is part of concept for Kodak Hall at the Eastman Theater.

Red Wings Want Fans to Show Support for Our Troops (2008-04-11)
The club is asking fans to wear red tonight at the ball park.

Cuomo Subpoenas Lawyers in School Pension Fraud Probe (2008-04-10)
Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has subpoenaed over 90 lawyers in a probe of pension benefit abuse in school districts in 20 counties on Long Island and upstate.

Mixed Media: Head West Young Scott 04-09-08 (2008-04-10)
Scott Fybush hits the road and gets in touch for a preview of the world's biggest nerd party.

Casper to Stay in Prison for Now (2008-04-10)
A state parole board panel has declined to release Walter Casper the 3rd from prison in the 1999 killing of his wife.

Crime Victims Remembered (2008-04-10)
Victims' rights movement is commemorated next week.

Lead Poisoning Drops but More Work Needed (2008-04-10)
The number of children contracting lead poisoning in Monroe County is below 500, for the first year - but the goal of no lead poisoning by 2010 is still far off.

Koon Seeks Re-Election to Assembly (2008-04-10)
135th District Democrat David Koon of Perinton makes it official: he'll run for re-election to his State Assembly seat rather than challenge State Senator Jim Alesi.

Law School Possible for Downtown Rochester (2008-04-09)
St. John Fisher College may be moving ahead with plans to create a law school in downtown Rochester.

Rochester Woman Faces Animal Cruelty Charges (2008-04-09)
Christina Mahagan of Dewey Avenue in Rochester is charged with six counts of Failing to Provide Proper Sustenance after animals were found dead in a home she formerly owned.

Governor Says State Has to Cut Spending, Change Practices (2008-04-09)
Governor Paterson called New York's Empire Zones a failure that should be investigated -- and he said the STAR property tax rebate system is "hoodwinking" New Yorkers into thinking they're getting something back from the state.

Budget Passes, Nine Days Late (2008-04-09)
The state legislature completed the budget Wednesday, nine days after the deadline. But lawmakers and Governor David Paterson say under the tumultuous circumstances of recent weeks, they actually accomplished a lot.

Lineup Announced for Rochester Jazz Festival (2008-04-09)
Producer John Nugent says one of the headliners this year is Frank Sinatra, Jr.

Rochester, Rural Metro Sign Ambulance Deal (2008-04-09)
City of Rochester has new ambulance service agreement after contentious process.

$121.7 Billion Budget Passed in Albany (2008-04-09)
The New York legislature completed work on the state budget Wednesday, nine days after the deadline. Lawmakers say it's a good budget, with something for everyone despite the uncertain fiscal times. But fiscal experts, and even the new governor David Paterson, worry that the state can't afford all of the spending.

Midtown Clock Will go to Airport (2008-04-09)
The Clock of the Nations from Midtown Mall will be given by its owners to the Greater Rochester International Airport -- but that won't be its final home.

State Budget Includes Nearly $945 Million for Rochester, Monroe County Schools (2008-04-09)
Monroe County School Boards Association says this is what area school districts were hoping for based on the new state aid formula approved last year.

Budget to Be Finished Wednesday (2008-04-09)
Legislative leaders say they plan to complete work on the state budget by the end of the day.

Monroe County Legislature Votes to Draft Alternate Budget (2008-04-09)
By a unanimous vote, Monroe County lawmakers approved a plan to draft an alternative budget as the county awaits a decision in the appeal of the so-called FAIR plan.

State Wants to Pull Tax Credits From Some Companies (2008-04-08)
Empire State Development says there are about 9,000 businesses in Empire Zones, and 2,400 have not met their goals substantially.

Council Wants Info on Mayor's Service Reorganization (2008-04-08)
Mayor's positive message, pledge to cut costs and continue Operation Zero Tolerance draw kudos; councilmember wants to know more about planned service changes.

Frontier of Rochester Reorganizes (2008-04-08)
New management structure, new data protections services for home computer users announced.

Mixed Media: New in the news 3-19-08 (2008-04-07)
Something new in TV news this week on Mixed Media.

Slaughter Would Fund 3 Major Transportation Projects (2008-04-07)
Congresswoman backs filling Inner Loop, Erie Canal Aqueduct projects.

2 Midtown Businesses Announce Relocation Plans (2008-04-07)
Fauna's Gifts and Whelply and Paul will move a block to the Alliance Building.

Sure Sign of Spring: Lilac Festival Details Announced (2008-04-07)
110th annual Lilac Festival opens at Highland Park on May 9th.

Duffy Delivers "State of City" Tonight (2008-04-07)
"Moving in the Right Direction" is the title of Mayor Robert Duffy's 30-page speech, to be delivered tonight at Hochstein Music School. Coverage begins at 7:00 p.m. on WXXI AM.

Driving up Cost of Driving (2008-04-07)
The cost of driving a car has gone up about 2-cents a mile compared to a year ago.

Ashtma Hits 1 in 10 Upstate New Yorkers (2008-04-07)
Many theories, few firm answers on causes. But one out of every 10 upstate residents turns out to have asthma in new study.

Mixed Media: New York's Interoperable Machine 4-02-08 (2008-04-07)
The state is working on a new interoperable network for first responders.

Duffy Promises Safety, Reorganized Services (2008-04-07)
Mayor Robert Duffy delivers his State of the City address, promising a reorganization of city services to help close a $17.5 million revenue shortage.

Brooks Disputes Slaughter's Ren Square Statements (2008-04-07)
Monroe County Executive says "nothing new" in Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's opposition to Renaissance Square project.

NTK - NYS Budget (audio) (2008-04-04)
WXXI Capitol Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt offers her perspective on the state budget negotiations and Governor David Paterson's leadership of the proceedings.

NTK - The Business Section (April 4) (video) (2008-04-04)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman reviews the week in business on WXXI's Need to Know.

NTK - The Business Section (April 4) (audio) (2008-04-04)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman reviews the week in business on WXXI's Need to Know.

NTK - Affordable Housing in Rochester (2008-04-04)
Rochester is an "affordable" place to live - unless you make less than the median income. Need to Know examines the state of affordable housing in Rochester, and efforts to revitalize city neighborhoods.

Chili Supervisor Switches to Republican Party (2008-04-04)
Elected in November as a Democrat, David Dunning will join the GOP.

Company Defends Hovercraft Idea (2008-04-04)
Critics say idea isn't economically viable, hovercraft company president says they're wrong.

NTK - NYS Budget (video) (2008-04-04)
WXXI Capitol Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt offers her perspective on the state budget negotiations in Albany.

Palmyra Derailment Cleared, Rail Traffic Resumes (2008-04-04)
Both CSX main lines are now open through Wayne County Village of Palmyra after Thursday's derailment. Cleanup will continue for some time.

Midtown Plaza to be Shuttered on August 1 (2008-04-04)
Midtown Plaza will officially close to the public on August 1, 2008. City of Rochester to take ownership in early May. Midtown Garage closes September 30.

Rail Traffic Resumes After Derailment (2008-04-04)
Railroad traffic that backed up into Rochester is moving again as cleanup from Thursday derailment progresses.

Paterson Disappointed in Secretive Budget Process (2008-04-04)
Governor David Paterson says the budget process undertaken by the state legislature is too secretive and too slow, and he urged lawmakers to commit to more spending cuts and to finish up quickly.

NTK - Affordable Housing in Rochester (video) (2008-04-04)
Rochester is an "affordable" place to live - unless you make less than the median income. Need to Know examines the state of affordable housing in Rochester, and efforts to revitalize city neighborhoods.

Homicide Arrests in Rochester (2008-04-03)
Rochester Police make arrests in two recent homicides.

Troopers to Stay in Schools (2008-04-03)
State Senator Michael Nozzolio says budget talks will keep School Resource Officer troopers on the job.

Martin Luther King Chair to be Endowed at CRCDS (2008-04-03)
$1.5 million fund raising campaign is underway at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School to endow Martin Luther King, Junior chair. Crozer Divinity School was Dr. King's alma mater.

Local Lawmakers Say Plans to Roll Back Rochester Aid Reversed (2008-04-03)
Possible state aid cut to Rochester is reversed as state budget negotiations continue in Albany.

Budget Stalled Over Congestion Pricing (2008-04-03)
Budget talks were on hold in Albany as the Senate and Assembly discussed the New York City congestion pricing plan, with some saying it could be next week before the budget is on track again.

MCC Trustees Go Ahead With President Search (2008-04-03)
Monroe Community College trustees decline motion to scrap presidential search process and start over.

Rochester Man Accused of Silver Theft from Kodak (2008-04-02)
37-year-old Kodak contract worker is accused of stealing a 425 pound silver bar from Kodak Park.

Wind Damage Under Repair (2008-04-02)
Winds gusting over 50 mph down some trees, cut some power lines in Rochester area.

Mortgage Crisis, Spitzer Scandal Shake NY Consumers (2008-04-02)
Siena Research Institute says New Yorkers are less confident in the economy than ever and are holding onto their money.

Rochester Woman Named "Outstanding Teacher" (2008-04-02)
School #20 teacher is named "Outstanding Elementary Classroom Teacher."

Senator Alesi to Seek Reelection (2008-04-02)
Perinton Republican says he'll seek reelection for his 55th District seat.

Parinello Makes Case for New MCC President Search (2008-04-02)
MCC Trustee John Parinello says it's necessary to start the search for a new college president afresh for the good of the school.

Budget Negotiated in Secret (2008-04-02)
Government reform groups and budget watchdogs are decrying the state's budget process, saying lawmakers have reverted back to the old Albany ways of secrecy and fiscal gimmickry.

City, Rural/Metro Still Working on Ambulance Contract (2008-04-02)
The City of Rochester is running without an ambulance service contract; pledges no loss of service.

Lake Ontario Hovercraft "Not Economically Viable" According to Expert (2008-04-02)
A hovercraft company executive not affiliated with Rochester-Toronto proposal says such a service likely wouldn't be economically sustainable.

Thruway Toll Hike Draws Jeers, Cheers (2008-04-02)
Motorists don't like the idea, but the construction industry says planned Thruway toll hikes are needed to maintain bridges and the highway itself.

Non Profit Group Warns of Mortgage Crisis (2008-04-01)
State's mortgage foreclosure problem has yet to peak according to Empire Justice Center report; about 10 percent of problem is centered around Rochester and its suburbs.

Health Budget Decided (2008-04-01)
The April 1 deadline to complete the state budget has come and gone, but one significant part of the state budget has been approved, which covers health programs. The rest of the spending plan could be finished by the end of the week. Meanwhile, some are complaining that the process has become too secretive.

More "Troopergate" Investigations (2008-04-01)
More investigations have been announced relating to the Troopergate scandal and the actions of the state police.

Ferry Service Bid Received (2008-04-01)
Joint Rochester - Toronto Port Authority bid for a private ferry service operator draws a single response.

3 Shot in City Incidents (2008-04-01)
Shootings Monday evening and early Tuesday leave two dead, two wounded in Rochester.

Special MCC Board Meeting Set on President Issue (2008-03-31)
Board chairman schedules special meeting for Thursday on MCC president issue.

State Cigarette Tax to Rise; Question is How Much? (2008-03-31)
Talks are underway on how much to raise New York's cigarette tax; convenience store owners are dismayed.

City Churches Pull for Barack Obama (2008-03-31)
10 pastors call for Rochester Christians to back Obama for President.

U of R Conference Studies Globilization (2008-03-31)
University of Rochester, local and national activists, talk about how globalization changes the conversation about education, health and the environment.

Agreement Reached As Budget Deadline Nears (2008-03-31)
The governor and state leaders say they've reached a "tentative" agreement on a spending plan. WXXI's Karen DeWitt has more from Albany....

Spencerport School Superintendent to Face Challenges (2008-03-31)
The Spencerport Board of Education is welcoming a new superintendent. Bonnie Seaburn, who has been with the district since 1979, faces a number of challenges.

Chief Judge Threatens Lawsuit Over Pay Issue (2008-03-31)
The state's top judge, Judith Kaye, says she'll sue the governor and legislature if they don't provide pay raises to members of the judiciary in the new state budget.

Mayor Duffy Makes "Last-Ditch" Appeal for Aid for Rochester (2008-03-31)
Sunday marked the mayor's 12th trip to Albany during this budget cycle.

NTK - Dana Miller (video) (2008-03-28)
The numbers are staggering. Nationally, unemployment among African American men is nine-and-a-half percent.

NTK - Lenzy Blake (audio) (2008-03-28)
One of Senator Schumer's solutions to the unemployment crisis among African American men is to teach the soft skills needed for the workplace.

Geneva Athletes Stabbed in Street Fight (2008-03-28)
Ontario County students became involved in altercation late Thursday night.

Lake Ontario Plan Worries State (2008-03-28)
IJC plan for regulating Lake Ontario, St Lawrence River is under attack by New York State environmental officials.

DA Finds Spitzer Lied in Trooper Affair (2008-03-28)
The Albany County District Attorney issued his final report on the "Troopergate" matter, finding that the former governor did not tell the truth about his involvement in the matter.

NTK - Dana Miller (audio) (2008-03-28)
The numbers are staggering. Nationally, unemployment among African American men is nine-and-a-half percent.

Legislators Plan to Work This Weekend (2008-03-28)
State legislators planned to work through the weekend to try to get a budget done before the April 1 deadline, after what has been a distracting month at the Capitol, with the resignation of Eliot Spitzer and ascension of David Paterson as Governor.

NTK - The Business Section (March 28) (audio) (2008-03-28)
NTK - The Business Section for March 28. Catch up with the latest business news for the Rochester Area.

NTK - The Business Section (March 28) (video) (2008-03-28)
NTK - The Business Section for March 28. Catch up with the latest business news for the Rochester Area.

NTK - Lenzy Blake (video) (2008-03-28)
One of Senator Schumer's solutions to the unemployment crisis among African American men is to teach the soft skills needed for the workplace.

Rochester Superintendent Shares School Improvement Plan (2008-03-28)
Streamlined administration, focus on discipline and supporting children at critical times are key points of Jean-Claude Brizard's action plan.

Bipartisan Breakthrough in Monroe County Legislature (2008-03-27)
Republicans, Democrats agree on plan to study impact of FAIR plan court ruling on county finances.

PAYCHEX Builds Despite Weak Economy (2008-03-27)
CEO Jonathan Judge says there were more business failures in the third quarter than normal, but it isn't effecting Paychex yet.

Slaughter Promises New Brownfields Aid (2008-03-27)
De-polluting former industrial land could open way for development along Genesee River south of downtown Rochester.

5th Homicide Victim Identified (2008-03-27)
Police identified victim as 58 year old Odis Nicholson.

Protesters, Lobbyists Make Last Minute Pitch for Funding in Budget (2008-03-27)
Groups seeking more school aid and funds to help people with AIDS came to the Capitol to ask for more money in the state budget, with just days to go before the April 1 deadline.

Duffy to Rochester: Shop Midtown (2008-03-27)
Mayor urges people to keep shopping at Midtown Plaza despite impending demolition.

Governor, Leaders Say They've Achieved Budget Milestone (2008-03-27)
Governor David Paterson and legislative leaders say they've passed the first milestone on the way to a state budget- they've agreed on how much money to spend, and how to pay for it all.

Gates School to Close (2008-03-26)
Gates-Chili School Board votes to shut down Washington Irving School.

Police Investigate West Side Death (2008-03-26)
Body was found early Wednesday morning in northwest Rochester.

Mixed Media: Satellite Mergers On Track 03-26-08 (2008-03-26)
Two satellite radio giants - well, the only satellite radio giants - have gotten approval to merge.

Rhinos to Announce New Coach This Afternoon (2008-03-26)
Afternoon announcement is set for Rochester Convention Center.

Rhinos Name Tilley Head Coach (2008-03-26)
Former Player Darren Tilley returns a decade later to head the Rochester Rhinos.

Senator Schumer Calls for Employment Initiative (2008-03-26)
U.S. Senator says high unemployment rate among African American men can't continue.

490 Ramps Close (2008-03-26)
DOT contractors close on ramps to 490 west of downtown.

Schumer addresses high unemployment rate among African American males (2008-03-26)
US Senator Charles Schumer says the high unemployment rate among African American men must be a national imperative.

Orleans Drug Bust Ends in 10 Arrests (2008-03-25)
2 month investigation ends up in 10 arrests, seven suspects remain behind bars.

490 Road Work Delayed (2008-03-25)
Too cold, too wet -- lane changes on I-490 are postponed.

Will Paterson Effect Future of State Senate? (2008-03-25)
Democrats, under former Governor Eliot Spitzer, were on the path to gaining control of the state Senate. Now, a new poll shows that it may be more difficult to win the final seats necessary for a takeover.

Rhinos Seek New Coach (2008-03-25)
Laurie Calloway will be replaced, possibly this week.

United Way Sets $33 Milliion Goal (2008-03-25)
2008 Community Fund Spring goal will be $33 million.

Perinton Zoning Board Meets on Landfill Expansion (2008-03-24)
Waste Management wants to build annex to the High Acres Landfill in Macedon and neighboring Perinton

Paterson Nominates New State Police Superintendent (2008-03-24)
Former high-ranking NYS Trooper is nominated to head state police; senate confirmation is required.

Poll Finds New Yorkers Like Paterson (2008-03-24)
A new poll finds most New Yorkers view Eliot Spitzer's replacement as governor, David Paterson, favorably, despite Paterson's admission that he'd had a number of extra marital affairs.

Three Police Standoffs in the City this weekend. (2008-03-24)
One ends in the death of a man in a home on Pullman Avenue

MCC Board Adds 2 to President List (2008-03-24)
Smith, Kessler added to short list of MCC President candidates over objections of faculty/staff.

Maziarz Won't Run in NY 26th (2008-03-24)
State Senator George Maziarz says he's not a candidate to replace Congressman Tom Reynolds in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Rochester Protesters March for "A Free Tibet" (2008-03-22)
More than 70 activists waving banners and carrying signs marched down Main Street in Downtown Rochester Saturday afternoon in a "March For a Free Tibet."

Congressman Reynolds Won't Seek Reelection (2008-03-21)
Another area US Congressional incumbent announces he will step down at the end of his term rather than seek reelection.

Rochester Rhinos Get New Owner (2008-03-21)
Rob Clark of Adirondack Sports Club LLC has purchased the Rochester Rhinos.

NTK - Who is David Paterson? (audio) (2008-03-21)
A candid interview with former NYS Senator Rick Dollinger about his good friend, Governor David Paterson.

NTK - Who is David Paterson? (video) (2008-03-21)
A candid interview with former NYS Senator Rick Dollinger about his good friend, Governor David Paterson.

NTK - The Business Section (March 21) (video) (2008-03-21)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Patrick Flanigan discusses the change in ownership of the Rochester Rhinos, a partnership between Rochester Institute of Technology and PAETEC Communications, and the local connection to the recent federal rate cut.

NTK - Simon School Dean Voices Optimism About Economy (2008-03-21)
As local residents express growing concern over the economy, the dean of the Simon Graduate School of Business at University of Rochester says he is cautiously optimistic.

NTK - Simon School Dean Voices Optimism About Economy (video) (2008-03-21)
As local residents express growing concern over the economy, the dean of the Simon Graduate School of Business at University of Rochester says he is cautiously optimistic.

NTK - The Business Section (March 21) (audio) (2008-03-21)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Patrick Flanigan discusses the change in ownership of the Rochester Rhinos, a partnership between Rochester Institute of Technology and PAETEC Communications, and the local connection to the recent federal rate cut.

Large anti-war rally held at Liberty Pole (2008-03-20)
A group of more than 100 anti-war protestors gathered for a rally at the Liberty Pole in downtown Rochester.

Democratic Congressional candidates oppose Iraq War (2008-03-20)
Three Democratic Congressional candidates met Wednesday on the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War to demand more funding for veterans.

RIT and PAETEC Partnership Announced (2008-03-20)
Officials from Rochester Institute of Technology and PAETEC Communications say they are creating a new R & D model for corporations and colleges.

Governor Paterson Coming to Rochester (2008-03-20)
David Paterson makes his first trip to Rochester as governor today. He'll first attend a rally at Midtown Plaza at 11 a.m. to support former Governor Spitzer's billion dollar Upstate Revitalization Fund. Then at 1 p.m., he'll meet at Rochester City Hall with the Commission on Property Tax relief.

Newsstand Manager Hails Paterson's Ascension (2008-03-20)
David Paterson broke ground when he became New York's first African American and legally blind governor. The people who run the newsstand at the state Capitol, just one floor down from the new governor's offices, took special note. They are visually impaired and are encouraged that Paterson has demonstrated what can be achieved.

Governor Paterson Commits to Upstate (2008-03-20)
In Rochester today, Governor David Paterson delivered a reassuring speech to Rochester officials concerned about state funding for upstate revitalization projects.

Budget Talks Stalled (2008-03-20)
With twelve days to go until the new fiscal year, lawmakers take a six day break.

RCSD Superintendent Brizard Releases Budget (2008-03-19)
Rochester School Superintendent Jean Claude Brizard outlined his first budget proposal last night, recommending a nearly four percent increase in spending over this year. Brizard is counting on state funds for well over half the budget, which totals 677-point-five million dollars. He says he's hopeful education remains a priority in Albany, despite the economy and other issues.

Mixed Media: Web 2.0 with Andrew Wheeland 03-14-08 (2008-03-19)
Web 2.0 with WXXI's Director of Interactive Services, Andrew Wheeland

Mixed Media: Video Games with Andy Phelps 03-14-08 (2008-03-19)
Video Games with Andy Phelps of the Rochester Institute of Technology's game design lab

Local Anti-War Activists Plan Protests Today (2008-03-19)
Anti-war activists in Rochester plan to join others across the nation today, marking the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq.

Paterson Tackles Difficult First Day (2008-03-18)
New York's new Governor, David Paterson, confessed to having extra marital affairs, and tried to get legislative leaders to agree on a new state budget.

Paterson Sworn in as New York's 55th Governor (2008-03-17)
There was relief and jubilation at the State Capitol as David Paterson was sworn in as the state's first African American and legally blind governor, following a dramatic seven days that began with former Governor Eliot Spitzer's confession that he'd been involved in a prostitution ring.

WXXI Local Election Coverage (2008-03-17)
WXXI's Local Election Coverage can be found online at wxxi.org/election

Arts Group Seeks Midtown Clock of Nations (2008-03-17)
ARTISANworks says the clock would look perfect at the entrance to its dinner theater, because it fits right in with Bloossom Road art gallery's eccentric mood.

490 Western Gateway Construction Begins (2008-03-17)
Construction season is here despite the snow still on the ground, that that means traffic restrictions on I-490 west of downtown.

NYCLU Seeks Legislature Records (2008-03-17)
NYCLU is seeking documents related to the February Monroe County Legislature meeting which met with heavy security and closed doors.

Rochester leaders praise Gov. Paterson's address (2008-03-17)
David Paterson is getting high marks for his first public address as Governor of New York State.

Downtown Rochester Parking Study Finds Little Problem (2008-03-14)
Survey finds plenty of parking capacity downtown, but it's not always within a block or two of where people want to go.

Slow Speed Chase Earns Genesee County Main Numerous Charges (2008-03-14)
Genesee County Sheriff's Office says 25-year-old led officers on slow-speed chase through 4 jurisdictions, earning 18 violations.

Rochester General Lifts Water Restrictions (2008-03-14)
Latest testing shows legionella bacterium eradicated from hospital.

Former School Sentry Sentenced (2008-03-14)
Former Rochester School Sentry Andre Johnson will serve at least 29 1/3 years in prison for sexual abuse of half-a-dozen boys.

Clarkson Man Found Dead (2008-03-14)
22 year old Clarkson man is found in an idling car in a closed garage.

One Suspect Pleads Guilty in Patterson Shooting (2008-03-14)
One of the 2 teens charged in a drive-by shooting that killed a Gates youth pleads guilty to attempted second-degree murder.

No Share in Jell-O Legacy (2008-03-14)
Washington State woman who learned she was granddaughter to the founder of the Jell-O brand can't share in his inheritance.

Paterson Poised to Make History (2008-03-14)
A look at the soon- to- be new governor of New York, David Paterson, who will make history as the state's first African-American and legally blind chief executive.

Meet David Patterson (2008-03-14)
WXXI's Karen DeWitt introduces us to New York's incoming governor.

Deal Close on Rhinos Soccer (2008-03-14)
Mayor Duffy says he's hoping to have a sense of where soccer in Rochester is going after a meeting this afternoon.

'Flu Brings Long Weekend for Williamson High Students (2008-03-14)
Williamson High School closes today because of high absentee rate caused by the flu.

Brighton WW 2 Vet Honored (2008-03-13)
85 year old Samuel Rosella will receive French Legion of Honor.

United Way to Take Over Wegmans LPGA (2008-03-13)
United Way of Greater Rochester will take over operation of the Wegmans LPGA charity tournament from the non-profit group that's run it since 1979.

Lt Governor Reaffirms Support for Rochester, Upstate (2008-03-13)
In first news conference after the downfall of Eliot Spitzer, incoming Governor David Patterson says he's ready to lead. He also pledges continued support for Rochester's Midtown Plaza project.

Mixed Media: Spitzer Schadenfreude 3-12-08 (2008-03-13)
The media brings down a governor and the public gets a chance to comment.

Golden Snowball Appears Headed for Syracuse (2008-03-13)
OK -- so it's been completely submerged by more substantial news events -- but the Golden Snowball contest has been quietly running again this winter.

Oakfield Youth Arrested for Assault with Pickup Truck (2008-03-13)
Genesee County sheriff's Office charges 19 year old with driving his pickup truck at a group of young people, breaking the leg of a 16 year old girl.

Chili Crash Leads to Prison Term (2008-03-13)
21 year old will spend 1-3 years in prison for crash that killed his 20 year old friend.

Rochester, Monroe County, City Schools to Study Health Plan Merger (2008-03-13)
Officials of all three say this is a first for New York State.

Susan B. Anthony Commemorated (2008-03-13)
Suffragist leader died 102 years ago in Rochester.

Mixed Media: Spitzer Schadenfreude 3-12-08 (2008-03-13)
The media brings down a governor and the public gets a chance to comment.

Paterson Prepares to Take Over as Governor (2008-03-13)
The state's Lieutenant Governor David Paterson, who will be sworn in as governor on Monday, spent the day meeting with Governor Spitzer's top policy staff and legislative leaders, to try to quickly assemble a government.

Governor Spitzer Resigns Effective Monday (2008-03-12)
Governor Spitzer made a brief announcement in New York City Wednesday morning; he will resign following his involvement in a prostitution scandal.

Governor Spitzer Resigns, Albany Reacts (2008-03-12)
Lawmakers at the State capitol are still stunned, but are trying to move on after the resignation of Governor Eliot Spitzer. They say they are looking forward to working with David Paterson, who is well liked and a seasoned political veteran. Paterson will make history as the first African American and first visually impaired governor of New York when he takes over on Monday.

Reactions Fly to Spitzer Resignation (2008-03-12)
Political leaders, local officials react to Spitzer's resignation.

Irondequoit Ambulance Sends Out 911 Call (2008-03-11)
Town's volunteer ambulance service is running in the red because of rising costs, volunteer shortage.

Rochester Reacts to Spitzer Dilemma (2008-03-11)
Governor Spitzer's involvement in scandal could affect a range of upstate interests. Mayor Duffy says he's been assured upstate economic development effort will continue.

Dollinger to Announce For Senate (2008-03-11)
Former State Senator was urged to get his old seat back by Governor Spitzer; Rick Dollinger says the governor's predicament doesn't change his plans.

Hospital to Move Forward on Garage Construction (2008-03-11)
Highland Hospital plans to begin construction on multi-story parking garage by the end of April.

County Dems, GOP Argue Meaning of Open Meetings Opinion (2008-03-11)
Democrats say opinion shows Republicans mishandled meeting at which public defender was chosen; Monroe County Attorney says that's incorrect.

Rochester Institute of Technology Plans Creativity Fair (2008-03-11)
University President Bill Destler says the idea is to show off RIT's creativity.

Shakeout in Albany After Spitzer Revelation (2008-03-11)
Calls for impeachment, speculation about resignation crowd attempts to keep business as usual going in the State Capitol building.

Great Lakes Rising Dramatically (2008-03-10)
A string of heavy snow and sleet storms this winter is doing away with near-record low water on the Great Lakes.

Governor Accused of Involvement in Prostitution Ring (2008-03-10)
Governor Eliot Spitzer reportedly told his senior staff this morning that he had been linked to a prostitution ring. Assembly Republicans are calling for his resignation, but members of Spitzer's staff say he won't, at least not tonight.

Some Still Without Power After Weekend Storm (2008-03-10)
Thousands of homes in outlying counties are still in the dark this morning after the storm.

Republican Kuhl Seeks Re-election to Congress (2008-03-07)
29th District Representative Kuhl says he'll run for re-election to a third term. His challenger, Democrat Eric Massa, has been campaigning for months.

$40 Million Food Safety Lab in Jeopardy (2008-03-07)
A top state official says Governor Spitzer is about to announce where the state will build its new food safety lab.

Utica Group Interested in Rhinos (2008-03-07)
Another possible suitor is interested in buying the financially-strapped Rhinos soccer franchise.

Rochester Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole (2008-03-07)
Rochester man was convicted of murdering an elderly couple during a robbery attempt, and later murdering his girlfriend.

NTK - Agriculture Science Driving Economy (video) (2008-03-07)
Agriculture is playing a significant role in New York Governor Eliot Spitzer's plan to revitalize the state's economy. Contrary to traditional farming, however, today's agriculture sector is high-tech.

I-490 Construction Starts Soon (2008-03-07)
Major lane changes, ramp closings, slow traffic, dust and noise will prevail from the Erie Canal to the Genesee River as 490 Westbound is demolished and rebuilt.

Another Storm Headed Our Way (2008-03-07)
Forecasters call for more snow and another round of freezing precipitation.

NTK - Agriculture Science Driving Economy (audio) (2008-03-07)
Agriculture is playing a significant role in New York Governor Spitzer's plan to revitalize the state's economy. Contrary to traditional farming, today's agriculture sector is high-tech.

Orleans Authorities Investigate Suspicious Death (2008-03-07)
Passerby found woman's body early this morning on a road in the Town of Barre.

Subprime Shakeout Affects Rochester (2008-03-06)
Groups says now-failed subprime lenders aggressively courted customers in city, inner ring suburbs.

East Henrietta Road Project Will Try to Minimize Traffic Disruption (2008-03-06)
Department of Transportation says it will try to squeeze two seasons of construction work into one, but traffic jams around the MCC Campus will be unavoidable this summer as Rte 15A gets a complete rebuild.

Audio:Senator Smith on his morning prayer ritual (2008-03-06)
The Senate Democratic Leader is a member of Reverend Floyd Flake's church in Queens.

Audio:Senator Smith on Authenticity (2008-03-06)
The leader of the Senate Democrats talks of what his designated theme of the week, "authenticity", means to him in his daily political life.

Senator Smith One Seat Away from Majority Post (2008-03-06)
Senate Democratic Leader Malcolm Smith may be the Majority Leader of that house if Democrats in New York continue their winning streak in November.

Rochester, Toronto Port Authority Solicit Private Ferry Interest (2008-03-06)
Rochester, Toronto Port Authority issues "request for qualifications" on a privately-run ferry service between the two cities.

Kuhl To Announce Intentions (2008-03-06)
29th Congressional District Representative to make an official announcement in Rochester and Corning on Friday

MCC to get Highway Project Briefing (2008-03-05)
East Henrietta Road rebuild starts this summer, road will be demolished in front of MCC Campus.

Taxes a Topic at the Capitol (2008-03-05)
Assembly Democrats won't rule out an income tax hike proposal for the rich, Senate Republicans aren't closing the door on an increase in cigarette taxes.

Railroad Crossing Accidents Up Across New York (2008-03-05)
Statewide there were 49 railroad crossing injuries and fatalities last year, 3 of them in Monroe County.

County Urges Motorists to "Renew Locally" (2008-03-05)
Monroe County is urging local motorists to renew their registrations at a local auto license bureau.

Governor Visits Geneseo (2008-03-05)
Eliot Spitzer brings his SUNY endowment plan to SUNY-Geneseo campus.

Irondequoit Pet Store Owner Arrested (2008-03-05)
Owner of the Pet House on East Ridge Road is accused of putting infected dogs up for sale.

Brooks, County Executives Slam Governor's Budget (2008-03-05)
Brooks, New York Association of Counties say Governor Spitzer's budget plan forces costs down onto local taxpayers.

School Closings for March 5 (2008-03-05)
Winter storm cancels schools in greater Rochester area.

Spitzer Proposes Predatory Lending Fix (2008-03-04)
The governor wants to force lenders to be more responsible and help homeowners keep their houses.

Brooks Says Ren Square "Will Look Different" (2008-03-04)
The county executive says she's talking to people across the county about Renaissance Square.

City Moves to Take Rhinos Stadium (2008-03-04)
With the soccer team facing bankruptcy, the city is moving to protect PAETEC Park.

Another Winter Storm is Approaching (2008-03-04)
But this one may bring over a half an inch of ice to the region.

Spitzer Proposes Predatory Lending Fix (2008-03-04)
The governor wants to force lenders to be more responsible and help homeowners keep their houses.

WXXI's Mordecai Lipshutz to retire (2008-03-04)
On March 4th, long-time classical music host Mordecai Lipshutz announced his retirement.

Rte 96 Bridge Closes in Victor (2008-03-03)
Major Ontario County highway will be closed for months as bridge is torn out, replaced.

Area Gas Prices Near Record (2008-03-03)
The Rochester area is closing in on a record high gasoline price.

Peregrine Falcons Return to Rochester (2008-03-03)
Cameras show falcons beginning their annual courtship ritual on top of the Kodak Office Tower in Rochester.

Spitzer Names State Author and Poet Laureate (2008-03-03)
Mary Gordon and Jean Valentine were named New York's State author and Poet Laureate.

Rochester, NYC Police Seek Missing Persons (2008-03-03)
Two adults, child were last seen on February 15th.

New Yorkers Say Clinton Should Drop Out if Tuesday Primaries Go for Obama (2008-03-03)
Siena Poll says New Yorkers believe Sen. Clinton should bow out of the presidential race if Tuesday's primaries go against her.

Webster Judge to Run for State Supreme Court (2008-03-03)
Republican Elma Bellini says she'll run for State Supreme Court. She currently holds a seat on Monroe County Court.

Rochester Man Arrested After Leap Into Genesee River (2008-03-03)
A city man was charged after sheriff's deputies found him with a Henrietta 15 year old in a tent by the Genesee River. Robert Hyde dove into the water in an effort to get away.

Senate Republicans Strategize to Remain in Power (2008-02-29)
A win by Democrats in a special election for a Senate seat has shaken Albany's ruling structure.

Constellation Completes Wine Brand Sales (2008-02-29)
Almaden, Inglenook, Paul Masson sold off for $134 million.

Fires Hit Rochester, Ontario County (2008-02-29)
Fires damage Rochester factory, Ontario County home.

Monroe County's FAIR Plan Heads Back to Court (2008-02-28)
Appellate Division of State Supreme Court will hear an appeal of a judge's earlier ruling.

Group Sues Town of Greece Over Meeting Prayers (2008-02-28)
Americans United for the Separation of Church and State files suit against town in federal court.

Rocheater-Area Contractor to Pay Penalties, Restitution (2008-02-28)
Eagle Window and Siding ordered to make restitution to defrauded customers.

Calling Hours, Memorial Set for Rochester Soldier (2008-02-28)
Spec. Kevin Mowl died this week nearly 7 months after he was injured by an IED in Iraq.

City to Launch Anti-Graffitii Effort (2008-02-28)
City says fast action needed to eradicate graffiti.

Rochester-Area Gas Prices Approaching Record (2008-02-28)
Diesel fuel hits record price of $3.80, gasoline averages $3.32.

FAIR Plan Gets Second Round in Court (2008-02-28)
Lawyers for suburban Monroe County school districts, county argue tax intercept plan before panel of appeals court judges.

"You Bet I Told" Forum in Rochester (2008-02-27)
Residents gather with church and community leaders to talk about the "no snitch" mentality in many neighborhoods

RPO's Robert DiLutis talks about New York Philharmonic's concert in North Korea (2008-02-27)
Rochester Philharmonic clarinetist Robert DiLutis joins New York Philharmonic for historic concert in North Korea.

Rochester Philarmonic Orchestra clarinetist performs in North Korea (2008-02-27)
The RPO's Robert DiLutis joined the New York Philarmonic for an historic night

State Senator Seeks to Regulate Displays Involving Human Bodies (2008-02-27)
Fairport area State Senator Jim Alesi says State Health Department should regulate museum exhibits involving preserved human bodies.

Wease to Return on New Station (2008-02-27)
Brother Wease -- radio talent Alan Levin -- will find a new home as host of the WFXF-FM morning show.

Aubertine Sworn in as State's Newest Senator (2008-02-27)
The New York State Senate's newest member, Darrel Aubertine was sworn in Wednesday, just hours after winning an upset victory for democrats in one of the state's most northern districts.

Lots of Snow, Little Trouble (2008-02-27)
About 9 inches of snow falls on Rochester as storm moved across western New York and the Finger Lakes.

U.S. Chamber Official Urges Collaboration on Local Needs (2008-02-27)
Paul Speranza attended a morning session in Henrietta sponsored by the Rochester Business Alliance.

Snow Storm Hitting Rochester (2008-02-26)
Forecasters say it could be the most snow to fall on the region so far this winter

Monroe County Leads NY in Chemical Emissions (2008-02-26)
Annual Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says nearly 4.4 million pounds of toxic chemicals were generated in Monroe County in 2006. Most came from the 1,100 acre Kodak Park site.

Mendon Highway Dept. Garage Wrecked by Fire (2008-02-26)
Mid-morning fire Tuesday wrecks garage owned by Mendon Highway Department. Snowplowing is unaffected.

Legislature Releases Revenue Estimates (2008-02-26)
Legislative leaders say they are on track for meeting the first major deadline of the state budget process.

Pittford Soldier Dies 6 Months After Iraq Blast (2008-02-26)
U.S. Army Specialist Kevin Mowl was wounded in August when a roadside bomb went off in Baghdad.

Former Patient at RGH Has Legionnaire's Disease (2008-02-25)
Hospital is undertaking precautions after the diagnosis

RPO Clarinetist in North Korea With New York Philharmonic (2008-02-25)
Robert DiLutis of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Tuesday night with the New York Philharmonic in North Korea.

Service Held for Wilkins Street Victim (2008-02-25)
Brent Coley is mourned after last week's Wilkins Street shooting that took his life and the life of Da'marri Shaw.

State Energy Plan Focuses on Renewables (2008-02-25)
Lt. Governor Patterson releases task force report that calls for heavy use of wind, solar energy to meet 2013 guidelines.

County Decision to Appeal Same-Sex Benefits Ruling Protested (2008-02-25)
Civil Liberties Union, others gather in protest outside Monroe County Office Building.

No evidence that teen's death is a retaliation killing (2008-02-22)
Members of the "You Bet I Told" Planning Team are trying to reassure the public that the killing of a teenager this week was apparently not a retaliation murder.

Race Could Help Determine Senate's Future (2008-02-22)
A special election in a Senate district in Northern New York could bring Democrats one step closer to wresting control of the Senate from Republicans.

Ex-Con Visits Simon School for Ethics Lesson (2008-02-22)
Generally, if you've been barred from stock trading for life, you don't get invited to speak at a business school. But Patrick Kuhse's story is different.

County Will Appeal Same-Sex Marriage Ruling (2008-02-22)
A decision by an appellate division court is being challenged by Monroe County.

Violence Monument Installed on Eastman Lawn (2008-02-21)
A street memorial of epic proportions is attracting attention on the law of the George Eastman House.

Environmental Group Urges Brownfield, Empire Zone Reform (2008-02-21)
An environmental group is asking Governor Spitzer not to raid a fund dedicated to environmental projects in order to help balance the state's budget. They say instead, he and the legislature should reform existing programs that they say harm the environment.

Two Homicides on City Streets (2008-02-20)
The two killings double the number of homicides for the year

Police Chief says Zero Tolerance is "here to stay" (2008-02-20)
Rochester Police Chief David Moore is reassuring the community of the department's commitment to Zero Tolerance following Tuesday night's shooting deaths of two teenagers.

Mixed Media: Why is my TV still working? Bonus Episode (2008-02-20)
A year out from analog TV turn-off - and the sky hasn't fallen.

RG&E Agrees to Shut Down Russell Plant (2008-02-20)
The coal-powered plant will be shut down, according to the state attorney general's office.

Mixed Media: Dave Kane is Back! 02-20-08 (2008-02-20)
The latest installment in the ongoing saga of WCMF.

United Way Study: Violence and Unsafe Neighborhoods Top List of Concerns (2008-02-19)
The United Way of Greater Rochester says it will use a new survey to help guide future funding decisions

Community Grieves after Accident (2008-02-19)
Two Genesee County children were killed in a car crash in Byron Monday.

City Plans Housing Policy Changes (2008-02-19)
Hearings beginning Tuesday night seek input on change in how city housing funds are distributed.

Leaked Study Says Great Lakes Residents at Greater Health Risk (2008-02-19)
Expert says a study like this can't definitively link potential chemical exposure to occurrence of diseases, but it's scientifically valid to say people who live an area of known dumpsites like Buffalo are at greater risk.

State Transportation Needs to Shift in Coming Decades (2008-02-19)
New York thinking about new ways of funding highway, bridge maintenance and of encouraging people to leave their cars at home.

Counselors Available at Genesee County Schools After Death of Students (2008-02-19)
Two children were killed in a two-car accident in Byron Monday morning.

Rochester Officer Injured During Chase (2008-02-19)
Officer fell and broke his leg during a foot chase of an assault suspect.

Brookings Institution Expert to Rochester: Invest in Downtown Housing (2008-02-19)
Bruce Katz of the Brookings Institution says Rochester should support about 20,000 downtown residents.

Rochester Notes Second Homicide of 2008 (2008-02-18)
Victim was 26 year old city woman found shot in front of house on Walnut Street.

Talks Stall on Investor's Purchase of Rochester Rhinos (2008-02-18)
New Jersey businessman, bankers can't agree on worth of Rhinos franchise.

Rochester Businesswoman, Longtime WXXI Trustee Passes at 82 (2008-02-18)
Jane K. Stevens was the first woman to graduate from the Cornell University business school.

Rochester-Bound Flight Clips Another Jet on the Ground (2008-02-18)
Accident at Reagan National Airport in Washington left one person with minor injuries, forced flights to be rescheduled.

Deputy Charged With DWI (2008-02-18)
Deputy charged after driving his SUV over a curb and hitting a parked car.

Fires Hit Ontario County Businesses (2008-02-18)
Two Ontario County businesses are hit by weekend fires.

Webster Officer Delivers Baby (2008-02-18)
Officer Gretchen O'Dea delivered the baby boy early Monday morning with help from a 911 dispatcher who advised over the phone.

NTK - Business Segment (Feb. 15) (2008-02-15)
Democrat & Chronicle Business Reporter Matt Daneman talks about the proposed Upstate Revitalization Fund, municipal wireless Internet, Empire Development Zones, and the housing market slump.

Red Cross Appeals for Blood Donations (2008-02-15)
American Red Cross says region's blood supply now critically low because weather forced cancellation of blood drives.

NTK - Monroe County Public Defender Tim Donaher (Feb. 15) (2008-02-15)
Tim Donaher was appointed Monroe County Public Defender following a contentious selection process. Mr. Donaher talks about the public's concerns and his approach to the job.

Meetings Help Duffy Plan for Painful Budget Changes (2008-02-15)
Rochester's mayor says the city won't be able to close the gap without "significant changes or pain" -- and he wanted the input of community leaders on what the city could do without.

NTK - Center for Excellence in Math & Science (Feb. 15) (2008-02-15)
The Center for Excellence in Math and Science was created by Rochester area colleges a year ago to increase the number of students pursuing studies in those fields. Executive Director Charles Brown gives a progress report.

Mayor Asks for Audit of Rhinos Stadium Funding (2008-02-15)
State Comptroller's Office has not yet acted on Mayor Robert Duffy's request to audit finances of PAETEC Park's owner.

NTK - Sisters Giving a Smile (Feb. 15) (2008-02-15)
A local entrepreneur wants to raise awareness about the problems of homeless and domestic violence. Reporter Carlet Cleare tells us about Sisters Giving a Smile.

Rochester 15 Year Old Home after Grammy Awards Appearance (2008-02-15)
Timothy Mitchum is a 15 year old sophomore at SOTA and a rising young star.

Excellus Funds ABC Pre-K Literacy Program (2008-02-15)
44 classrooms at ABC's pre-K program will get kits demonstrated to help children learn to read.

Monroe County Deputy Injured (2008-02-14)
Deputy "Pat" Rojas was injured when his patrol car overturned.

Rochester, City Schools Launch Student Coat Drive (2008-02-14)
Mayor, school superintendent say they'll team with Volunteers of America to provide warm coats for city school students.

Rochester Business Community, Labor Rally Behind Governor (2008-02-14)
Governor Spitzer appears at rally supporting his billion-dollar upstate economic development fund.

Pulitzer Prize Winner says 9-11 Set Back Women's Progress (2008-02-14)
Journalist and author Susan Faludi delivered keynote address at Susan B. Anthony birthday luncheon in Rochester.

IG Report Finds No Criminal Acts, but Questions Inappropriate Conduct (2008-02-14)
Governor Spitzer's Inspector General released a long awaited report on charges against the governor's former top energy aid, Steven Mitnick.

New York AG Introduces Anti-Internet Predator Bill (2008-02-14)
Cuomo says the law would be the strongest against Internet predation in the country.

Handling of Tuesday Night County Legislature Meeting Faulted (2008-02-14)
Assemblyman apologizes for remark; coalition complains heavy police presence at meeting violated civil rights of crowd that came to protest a controversial decision. Coalition leaders deny promoting violence.

URMC Study Finds Smoking-Colon Cancer Link (2008-02-14)
Study suggests smokers, people exposed to second-hand smoke should start screening for colo-rectal cancers about 10 years earlier than non-smokers.

Celebrating Valentine's Day With City Hall Weddings (2008-02-14)
10 couples marked Valentine's Day by getting married at City Hall.

Vision for Midtown Unveiled (2008-02-14)
Preliminary results of January design conference shown to city residents; goal is to preserve

NYRA Deal Approved (2008-02-13)
A bill to continue horse racing in New York for another quarter century passed both houses of the legislature, just hours before the group that runs racing had threatened to shut the tracks down.

Public Defender Chosen at Boisterous Legislature Meeting (2008-02-13)
Amid protests from some community members, a new Monroe County Public Defender is chosen in a vote down party lines.

Catholic School Closures to Proceed (2008-02-12)
Roman Catholic Bishop Matthew Clark says diocesan school closing plan will go forward.

Ren Square Design Extension Approved (2008-02-12)
The board of Main-Clinton Associates approves extending preliminary design of Renaissance Square until Spring of 2009; board members ask for quarterly financial data on where money is going.

County Executive Says Ren Square has Sufficient Public Oversight (2008-02-12)
Maggie Brooks says project has plenty of oversight as is because both she and Rochester's mayor are on the panel supervising the project.

Safdie Associates Bows Out of Ren Square Project (2008-02-12)
Designer of original Renaissance Square Project concept and Monroe County are parting ways.

Frontier Rolls Out Wireless Network (2008-02-12)
A new network promises to offer wireless services to downtown Rochester and beyond.

Frankel announces for the New York State Senate (2008-02-12)
Brighton Town Supervisor Sandy Frankel formally announced her candidacy Tuesday for the state senate from the 56th district.

Franklin Student Killed in Accident (2008-02-12)
A second Rochester high school is hit this week by the accidental death of a student, this time during a basketball game.

NY Consumer Confidence Lowest Ever Measured (2008-02-11)
Young New Yorkers disproportionately pessimistic about economic future; January consumer confidence numbers for state are lowest since monthly survey started.

Dems Introduce Ren Square Oversight Bill (2008-02-11)
Democrats are calling for more oversight of the project to create a new transportation hub/arts center/community college campus in downtown Rochester.

Senator Vows to Close "Vacant House" Loophole (2008-02-11)
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) says a loophole in a program designed to make city homes affordable inadvertently leads to thousands of homes standing vacant.

School Closings (2008-02-11)
Extreme cold prompts officials in several districts to cancel class today

Legislature Reacts Cautiously to Spitzer's Budget Revisions (2008-02-11)
Legislative Leaders say they agree with the need to revise revenue estimates downward, but don't necessarily endorse the governor's plans for closing the widening gap.

Rochester Looking at Future of Broad Street-Canal Corridor (2008-02-11)
Abandoned subway tunnel/former Erie Canal bed and Broad Street aqueduct are focus of area Rochester wants to study. City Council is asked to approve funds Tuesday night.

Multi-Car Pileup Kills 1, Whiteout Conditions Blamed (2008-02-10)
Three dozen cars pile up on I-390 near the Greater Rochester International Airport.

Three Arrested at Monroe County Legislature Meeting (2008-02-09)
State Assemblyman David Gant was one of three protesters arrested at the Monroe County office building Saturday, after a meeting of county legislators was abruptly halted by the Republican majority.

NTK - Rochester Community Coalition (audio) (2008-02-08)
Rochester community leaders say they are entering a new era of cooperation and communication, brought on by the area's economic struggles. Rochester Business Alliance CEO Sandy Parker and Laborers Local 435 Business Manager Bob Brown address this topic on Need to Know.

Judge Says City Should Repay Ferry Loan (2008-02-08)
State Supreme Court judge rules city should repay $20 million in remaining debt on fast ferry.

Go-No Go Decision on Renaissance Square to be Made in 2009 (2008-02-08)
Project update says new preliminary design will be submitted in October for $230 million downtown project. Rochester Mayor says city will back away if project fails to include a theater/arts center.

NTK - The Business Section (Feb. 8) (video) (2008-02-08)
Democrat and Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman discusses this week's business highlights, inclduing ESL Federal Credit Union, Eastman Kodak Company, High Falls, and WCMF's Brother Wease.

NTK - Rochester Community Coalition (video) (2008-02-08)
Rochester community leaders say they are entering a new era of cooperation and communication, brought on by the area's economic struggles. Rochester Business Alliance CEO Sandy Parker and Laborers Local 435 Business Manager Bob Brown address this topic on Need to Know.

NTK - The Business Section (Feb. 8) (audio) (2008-02-08)
Democrat and Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman discusses this week's business highlights, inclduing ESL Federal Credit Union, Eastman Kodak Company, High Falls, and WCMF's Brother Wease.

Public Defender Controversy May Come to a Head Saturday (2008-02-08)
County legislature's Public Safety Committee sets special meeting for Saturday morning on public defender selection; opponents of selection process plan to be there.

Republicans Propose De-Politicizing Public Defender's Office (2008-02-08)
Republican majority on Monroe County Legislature proposes law to bar public defender from any political activity.

ESL to Build Downtown Rochester HQ (2008-02-07)
ESL says study of 30 different sites showed downtown was best; decision was reached independently of PAETEC's decision to build at Midtown.

Council Committee Recommends Tax Loan Law (2008-02-07)
Council finance committee approves laws regulating "instant tax refund" loans and funds to begin locating anti-crime surveillance cameras on Rochester streets.

Groundbreaking for New High Falls Development (2008-02-07)
Urban League, government partnership to bring new housing and commercial space to this site in historic High Falls district. Governor Spitzer talks about it with WXXI's Rachel Ward.

Brother Wease Won't Return to WCMF (2008-02-07)
Radio host Alan Levin and Entercom can't agree on a contract; WCMF morning show to go on without "Brother Wease."

Flu Claims Monroe County Child's Life (2008-02-07)
Health officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated against influenza after reports this week of two child deaths linked to flu.

Brooks Won't Run for Walsh's Seat (2008-02-07)
A spokesperson for the county executive says she won't pursue the 25th Congressional District seat.

Hamlin Residents Divided on Wind Towers (2008-02-07)
Public hearing on proposed wind tower regulations shows disagreement on how restrictive rules on siting the towers should be.

Obama, McCain do Well in Rochester Area Primary Vote (2008-02-06)
Barack Obama takes majority among local Democrats, Mitt Romney closely trails John McCain for Monroe County Republicans.

NTK - Impact of Murder (video) (2008-02-06)
Need to Know's Brenda Tremblay follows the story of a photojournalist documenting Rochester's murders victims.

Four Rochester schools cited by state for inadequate performance (2008-02-06)
The State Education Department has put four more Rochester schools on the "SURR" list -- the list of schools which are failing to perform up to standards.

NTK - Impact of Murder (audio) (2008-02-06)
Need to Know's Brenda Tremblay follows the story of a photojournalist documenting Rochester's murders victims.

NTK - The Business Section (January 31) (audio) (2008-02-06)
A look at the week in business with Democrat and Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman.

State Puts 4 More Rochester Schools on "Underachieving" List (2008-02-06)
Seven Rochester high schools are now on the SURR list -- schools under registration review.

Monroe Establishes "Office of Emergency Management" (2008-02-06)
Monroe County officials say planning to handle an emergency or disaster will move to another level.

Kuhl Defends Brazil Trip (2008-02-06)
Southern Tier Congressman says tab for government-funded trip to Brazil was reasonable.

NTK - The Business Section (January 31) (video) (2008-02-06)
A look at the week in business with Democrat and Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman.

Dollinger Moves Closer to State Senate Run (2008-02-05)
Brighton Town Judge is leaving his post to consider running for 56th District State Senate seat -- the seat he held from 1993 through 2002.

Expert Gives Tips on Reading Polls (2008-02-05)
Vice-President of Harris Interactive speaks at lunchtime series at Downtown Library with an insider's look at political polls.

Dollinger Quits Judgeship, Starts Grassroots Campaign for Senate (2008-02-05)
Richard Dollinger submits his resignation as Brighton Town Justice; says he'll spend the next 6 weeks launching a grass roots campaign for 56th District State Senate seat. Brighton Supervisor Sandra Frankel and Rochester School Board Member Willa Powell are also in the race against Republican Joe Robach.

Duffy Asks Council for Midtown Funding (2008-02-05)
Mayor Robert Duffy sends a request to City Council for funds to buy Midtown, relocate tenants prior to demolition.

Uptick in Local Voter Turnout for Presidential Primary (2008-02-05)
Early turnout figures show roughly double the number of Monroe County primary voters going to the polls today.

Sandy Frankel to run for 56th district State Senate (2008-02-05)
Democratic Brighton Town Supervisor Sandy Frankel will formally announce Wednesday afternoon her candidacy for the 56th district State Senate.

High Falls Project to Launch Today (2008-02-05)
Weather forces Governor Eliot Spitzer to cancel a planned appearance, but groundbreaking to proceed for new housing, retail development at entrance to High Falls district.

Senate GOP, Spitzer Dispute Meaning of Parole Release Numbers (2008-02-05)
Senate Republicans say Governor Spitzer is soft on crime, Spitzer officials dispute that charge.

Groups Question Ren Square's Use of Federal Funds (2008-02-04)
Two groups who have opposed the Renaissance Square project say part of its federal funding may be in jeopardy because the concept has changed.

Rochester to Study Aqueduct's Future (2008-02-04)
City prepares to study future use of the Erie Canal Aqueduct, now the Broad Street Bridge.

Republicans Rally for McCain (2008-02-04)
The leader of the Senate GOP says McCain will help Republicans hang on to the upper house in November.

Kodak, Xerox Out With New Products (2008-02-04)
New camera sensor, new color laser printer from area imaging companies.

Not Forgotten in Rochester (2008-02-01)
Photographer Will Yurman covers news for Rochester's daily newspaper. His work for the paper led him into a project that obsessed him for an entire year. WXXI's Brenda Tremblay reports.

City Gears up for Final Payment on Fast Ferry (2008-02-01)
City wants to pay off construction loan on the ferry if a judge gives the ok next week.

State Diverts Some Ren Square Funding to Other Projects (2008-02-01)
$18 million in state arts funding intended to develop several theaters at the Renaissance Square project have been reallocated to other Rochester-area projects that are closer to development.

Mixed Media: The End of the Era(s) 01-30-08 (2008-02-01)
Media comes, media goes - we give you the rundown of what's in and what's out.

Rochester listed at "Greater Threat of Terrorism" (2008-02-01)
Inclusion of Rochester on Homeland Security Department list means city is eligible for more terrorism prevention funding.

Cala to Develop New School for Nazareth College (2008-02-01)
Former Interim Rochester School Superintendent Bill Cala has been hired to develop Nazareth College's dream of an on-campus public school for urban and suburban students.

Some Hilton Students Going Home Early Today (2008-02-01)
Merton Williams students going home at mid morning.

Cold Hit and Run Case Reopened (2008-02-01)
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says a new witness came forward after 22 years, leading them to reopen the investigation into the death of a Clarkson man.

School Closings (2008-02-01)
Inclement weather has closed or delayed the start of classes in several districts.

Rochester Man Found Guilty in Monroe Avenue Shooting (2008-02-01)
Convicted man was aiming at a man he'd fought with when he mistakenly killed an innocent bystander.

Profile: Rochester City School District (2008-02-01)
What are the issues facing the Rochester City School District, as its new superintendent gets down to business?

County Needs More Hospital Beds (2008-01-31)
The estimated number of beds falls short of the number that are already being planned by local hospitals.

Finger Lakes Senator Opposes Spitzer's Operation Impact Plan (2008-01-31)
Senator Michael Nozzolio says Governor Spitzer's plan to put more troopers into Rochester and other cities to fight urban crime will strip 96 troopers from rural schools where they work as School Resource Officers.

Rochester Business Backs Spitzer Upstate Plan (2008-01-31)
The Rochester Business Association calls for legislators to back Governor Spitzer's upstate revitalization plan.

Greece Schools, Robach Protest State School Aid Change (2008-01-31)
Between Monroe County FAIR plan cutting back on sales tax money for schools and Governor Spitzer's proposal to reduce planned increases in state aid, Greece schools face a $6.5 million revenue gap.

Kodak Pays Out Bigger Annual Bonus (2008-01-31)
Rochester's 3rd largest employer sets wage dividend equal to nearly 5% of annual pay.

Brizard Faces Students, Parents On Future of Rochester Schools (2008-01-31)
Jean-Claude Brizard has been on the job for a month as Rochester Superintendent of Schools. In a day-long series of broadcasts on WXXI and WDKX, Brizard talked about his goals for high school graduation, new talent and new private funding for Rochester schools.

RG&E Says Most Customers Have Power Again (2008-01-31)
Most power is restored after Wednesday's wind storms.

School Closings (2008-01-30)
several districts are closed or delayed due to the high winds today

Democrats Resist Parts of Spitzer's Budget (2008-01-30)
Governor Eliot Spitzer is not just hearing from Republicans about his state budget plan, Democrats have some issues as well.

Digital Growth for Kodak in the Fourth Quarter (2008-01-30)
The photo giant is making headway in becoming a big player in digital, according to analysts. But Kodak's 4 year restructuring effort leaves only 9,200 Kodak employees in the Rochester area, down from an all-time high of more than 60,000 in 1982. Kodak is now Rochester's third largest employer.

Strong Winds Revisit Rochester (2008-01-30)
Another round of strong wind gusts cuts power, downs trees and -- you know the rest of this by now!

Association of Counties Meets in Albany (2008-01-29)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks is at the State Capitol for the event

Rhinos Troubles Could Trigger State Audit (2008-01-29)
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says no call has been made for an audit of the PAETEC Park stadium project, but it would be appropriate for his office to do so.

Monroe County Has to Move Fast on Voting Machines (2008-01-29)
Voters will get one chance to look over the three possibilities for Monroe County's new voting machines on Thursday -- County elections officials may have to make their decision as early as Monday thanks to a federal consent decree.

A Slippery Ride for Drivers This Morning (2008-01-29)
Roads were slick and many minor accidents were reported

Spitzer Defends Budget to County Leaders (2008-01-29)
Governor Spitzer says he's had to make "hard compromises" due to the large budget deficit. Counties say taxpayers will be stuck with the bill.

Services today for Gates-Chili Grad (2008-01-28)
Former police officer and ex-Marine Ricky Bryant was killed in Georgia

State Comptroller: Toll Hikes Aren't Justified (2008-01-28)
Thomas DiNapoli says the Thruway Authority should put off any more increases

NTK - School Budgets (video) (2008-01-28)
Need to Know looks at how Governor Eliot Spitzer's budget proposal would impact city and suburban schools.

Mayor Bob Duffy Wants More Aid for Rochester. (2008-01-28)
Mayor to outline his strategy today to get more Aid and Incentives to Municipalities.

Tougher Border Crossing Rules Start Thursday (2008-01-28)
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-28th)says she and other border-area officials are fighting the move.

Watch Out for Super Bowl Scams on the Internet (2008-01-28)
The State Consumer Protection Board is warning fans to buy tickets only from reputable companies, and avoid the internet.

Duffy Lobbies for City Aid Parity (2008-01-28)
Mayor Robert Duffy and other big-city mayors call on state legislature panel for more aid.

NTK - Arts Friday: NYC Photographs (audio) (2008-01-28)
Need to Know's Brenda Trembley takes a fresh look at New York City with a local photographer.

NTK - Arts Friday: NYC Photographs (video) (2008-01-28)
Need to Know's Brenda Trembley takes a fresh look at New York City with a local photographer.

NTK - NYS Budget (video) (2008-01-28)
WXXI Capitol Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt examines Governor Eliot Spitzer's 2008 state budget proposal and how upcoming state elections could impact the approval process.

NTK - School Budgets (audio) (2008-01-28)
Need to Know looks at how Governor Eliot Spitzer's budget proposal would impact city and suburban schools.

NTK - The Business Section (January 25) (audio) (2008-01-28)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman reports on the week in business.

NTK - NYS Budget (audio) (2008-01-28)
WXXI Capitol Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt examines Governor Eliot Spitzer's 2008 state budget proposal and how upcoming state elections could impact the approval process.

Former Top Cop Hired by Rochester Schools (2008-01-25)
Former Deputy Chief Jim Sheppard will be the new Director of Security Operations for the Rochester School District.

J-Mac Adds "Author" to his Portfolio (2008-01-25)
The young Greece man who became a local legend in four minutes on an Athena High School basketball court has a book coming out next month.

Primary Ballots Demystified (2008-01-25)
Yes, you can vote absentee for the primary, but no, it's too late to register for it - and other presidential primary questions explained.

Board accepts Arun Gandhi's resignation (2008-01-25)
The grandson of Mahatma Gandhi will no longer helm the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence at the U of R.

Probation Officer Turns up Weapons Cache (2008-01-25)
A number of rifles and thousands of rounds of ammunition were found in the home of a felon in Wheatland.

Brooks Won't Rule Out Congressional Bid (2008-01-25)
Monroe's county executive hasn't ruled out a run for Congressman Jim Walsh's seat, but says she doesn't know if it's "an opportunity at this point."

Medical Diagnostic System Developed in Rochester to be Tested by Navy (2008-01-25)
Visual DX technology developed by Brighton company will help Navy doctors diagnose their patients.

Rochester Man Faces Life Without Parole (2008-01-24)
Jury deliberates, then finds Robert Hartle guilty of killing three people

Walsh Won't Seek Reelection (2008-01-24)
Several media outlets are reporting that the congressman will not seek reelection this year.

Monroe County Clerk Blasts Passport Fee Hikes (2008-01-24)
Cheryl DiNolfo says the average family of 4 now has to pay 400 dollars to get passports just to take a trip to Canada.

Judge Rules RTS May Carry Rochester Students (2008-01-24)
Federal judge's ruling sets aside decision by federal transit regulators. Public buses will keep carrying city high school students, but ruling says changes must be made to routes to comply with federal law.

On-Time Budget Depends on Governor's Relationship with Legislature (2008-01-24)
Now that Governor Spitzer has proposed his state budget, he'll have to convince the legislature to accept it, or work with them to change it.

"50 Year Bus Ride" Comes to Rochester (2008-01-24)
50 year old transit bus bought for a living history exhibit in Rochester turns out to hold a lesson in the history of segregation.

Dr. Ruth Lawrence Wins Athena Award (2008-01-24)
University of Rochester professor of pediatrics is Athena Award winner.

New CEO at Bausch & Lomb (2008-01-23)
Gerald Ostrov replaces Ronald Zarrella as CEO of Bausch and Lomb.

Bus Company Could Be Hit With Three Million Dollar Cut (2008-01-23)
Governor's proposed budget would reduce aid to the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority

Constellation Sells Wine Brands (2008-01-23)
Constellation Brands sells its low-priced wine brands, will focus on premium labels.

Transportation Authority Protests State Budget (2008-01-23)
Rochester-Genesee Regional Transporation Authority says it's only transit agency to get a funding cut from Governor Spitzer's state budget proposal.

Governor Appoints Tax Cap Commission (2008-01-23)
Governor Spitzer announced his choices for a commission to study a property tax cap in New York. Spitzer says he expects the panel to come back to him with a plan by mid-May.

Mixed Media: RIT's Game Lab 01-23-08 (2008-01-23)
Going to school to become a video game designer combines high tech concepts and vintage arcade games in one lab.

Governor Spitzer Talks Tax Cap with Irondequoit Family (2008-01-23)
Bearing a potted plant, New York's governor visited a suburban Rochester family with his tax cap message.

Retailers Support Online Sales Tax Collection (2008-01-23)
The trade organization for retailers is backing a proposal to force online-only retailers to collect state sales tax.

Motorcade to Honor Slain George Officer (2008-01-23)
The body of a Gates man killed while serving as a police officer in DeKalb County, Georgia is being returned to Rochester.

Local School Aid Numbers Released (2008-01-22)
Here are the proposed "foundation aid" grants to Monroe County School Districts listed in Governor Spitzer's proposed state budget.

Head of School Boards Urges Caution on Budget (2008-01-22)
Jody Siegle says there's more money in the budget, but that cash comes with strings.

Hoffman Gets Oscar Nod (2008-01-22)
Philip Seymour Hoffman of Fairport is nominated for an Academy Award.

Candidate Urges Kuhl to Change SCHIP Vote (2008-01-22)
Eric Massa is urging Randy Kuhl to change his stance on a health insurance vote.

Brizard Grateful for City School Aid Increase (2008-01-22)
The new superintendent of Rochester City Schools says he's pleased with an aid increase ... but that doesn't mean that programs won't be evaluated for possible cuts.

Increases All Around for Monroe County Schools (2008-01-22)
Every district in Monroe County would get a boost from Governor Spitzer's budget proposal today.

Spitzer Details Cuts and Fee Increases in Budget (2008-01-22)
Governor Spitzer proposed a $124.3 billion dollar budget that closes a $4.4 billion dollar deficit and adds extra spending for children's health insurance and the Upstate economy.

Ambassador Young Supports Clinton (2008-01-22)
Ambassador Andrew Young supports Hilary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Young was in Rochester Monday night.

Wegmans Makes Top 100 List Again (2008-01-22)
Grocery Store chain ranks 3rd in Fortune's annual Top 100 Companies to Work For list.

Olive Branch in Public Defender Search (2008-01-22)
Monroe County legislature president Wayne Zyra says he wants the bar association to review public defender candidates.

Work Begins on Fiber Network (2008-01-22)
A 180-mile network will connect Finger Lakes businesses to the world.

Spitzer Budget Tops $120 Billion (2008-01-22)
It's a five percent increase in spending that closes out a $4.4 billion deficit.

Holy Trinity Families Rally to Save Their School (2008-01-22)
Parents and children of Webster school slated for closing by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester hold vigil.

Governor Proposes 13% Aid Increase for Rochester (2008-01-22)
Governor Spitzer's $124.3 billion dollar budget will provide $24 million more in general operating aid for city schools, 13% aid increase to City of Rochester.

Chase Leads to Crash (2008-01-21)
Rochester man involved in chase with Greece Police damages seven cars in a crash.

Brooks Says Renaissance Square is Already a Downtown Catalyst (2008-01-21)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks says Renaissance Square has already encouraged new downtown development.

Fire Claims Life on North Winton Road (2008-01-21)
Early Monday morning fire leaves a woman dead at a North Winton Road apartment.

Spitzer Up, Giuliani Down in Siena Poll (2008-01-21)
New poll data out from the Siena Research Institute shows some gains in the governor's numbers while presidential candidate Rudolph Giuliani flounders.

Rochester Police Surveillance Cams to be Up and Running (2008-01-21)
Rochester's police chief promises street surveillance cameras will be up and running before warm weather returns.

Spitzer Says Budget Will Contain "Hard Choices" (2008-01-21)
Governor Eliot Spitzer says nevertheless, he will propose a record increase in school aid in his spending plan due out Tuesday.

Rochester celebrates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr (2008-01-21)
The Eastman Theatre was the scene Monday morning of the annual Martin Luther King, Junior Community-wide Interfaith Worship Celebration.

Former Water Authority Head Charged with Misdemeanor (2008-01-21)
John Stanwix faces charges of violating public authorities law.

NTK - Congressman James Walsh (video) (2008-01-18)
As the 110th Congress hit the midway mark, Need to Know's Julie Philipp sat down with Congressman James Walsh.

Gandhi Offers Resignation from U of R Peace Institute (2008-01-18)
Grandson of Mohandas Gandhi angered many with comments he posted about Jews on "Washington Post" web site.

NTK - State of Upstate (audio) (2008-01-18)
A report on Governor Eliot Spitzer's first annual State of Upstate message, delivered in Buffalo on January 16, 2008.

13 Catholic Schools to Close in Monroe County (2008-01-18)
About 19-hundred Catholic elementary school students will have to find new schools for next fall. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester says looming deficits expected to hit five million dollars next year are forcing it to close 13 of Monroe County's parochial schools.

Police Chief announces second phase of Zero Tolerance (2008-01-18)
Rochester Police Chief David Moore Friday announced the second phase of the department's Zero Tolerance crime-fighting effort.

Rochester Hosts Hearing on Elder Abuse (2008-01-18)
Lawmakers looking to craft legislation and protections against physical and financial abuse of the elderly.

Bishop Matthew Clark to Announce School Closings Today (2008-01-18)
Catholic Diocese will close some schools after recommendations from a task force.

NTK - State of Upstate (audio) (2008-01-18)
A report on Governor Eliot Spitzer's first annual State of Upstate message, delivered in Buffalo on January 16, 2008.

NTK - State of Upstate (audio) (2008-01-18)
Governor Eliot Spitzer delivered the first annual State of Upstate message on January 16, 2008. Need to Know reports he has set an agenda for regional cooperation.

Spitzer to Cope With Economic Downturn in New Budget (2008-01-18)
The governor's budget address is Tuesday, January 22nd.

SInkhole Fixed, Culver Road Intersection Stays Closed (2008-01-18)
Damaged intersection will remain closed until middle of next week.

Tense Moments at the County Legislature Meeting (2008-01-18)
Democrats protest then walk out of a meeting over the selection process of the next Public Defender

Sinkhole Remains on Culver Road (2008-01-17)
Traffic restrictions will probably last until Friday.

Culver Road Closed Through Thursday (2008-01-17)
City hopes to have the road reopened between East and University Avenues by Friday morning.

Four Killed in Orleans County House Fire (2008-01-17)
Two escape, four are killed in fire that destroyed a house in the Town of Ridgeway.

Museum and Science Center to Open New Exhibits (2008-01-17)
RMSC President Kate Bennett says the interactive exhibits work to help people remember what they learn. She calls it "hands on -- minds on."

Mixed Media: Harder Better Faster Stronger Internet 1-16-08 (2008-01-17)
New technologies are bumping analog TV off the air, but getting the Internet to you faster.

URMC Announces $500 Million Strategic Plan (2008-01-17)
A second major announcement this week affecting the University of Rochester Medical Center: a strategic 5 year development plan.

Pollution Suit Settled With City (2008-01-17)
Suit involved contamination of fire academy training site.

Spitzer Will Expand Children's Health Insurance in Budget (2008-01-17)
Governor Eliot Spitzer says his state budget will include a plan to give every child in New York State health insurance.

Monroe Ambulance Files Suit Against City of Rochester (2008-01-17)
Company sues after City Council overturns mayor's decision to award it Rochester's ambulance contract.

Governor Spitzer Plans to Address "State of Upstate" (2008-01-16)
First of its kind speech will emanate from the Buffalo State campus this morning.

Spitzer Pledges "Basics" to Make Upstate Soar (2008-01-16)
$1 billion fund to be invested in communities, infrastructure across upstate New York.

Reaction Mixed to Spitzer's Upstate Speech (2008-01-16)
Responses to the Governor's first ever State of Upstate speech ranged from enthusiastic to skeptical.

Park for Free Downtown -- For an Hour Anyway (2008-01-16)
City Council passes a measure that lets people park for free for the first hour at downtown garages.

City Hires Design Firm for Midtown Plaza Project (2008-01-16)
LaBella Associates gets the job to help develop the site for PAETEC

Public Defender Committee Disbanded (2008-01-15)
Monroe County Legislature President says the Public Safety Committee will now interview applicants.

Snow's Back, And So Are the Accidents (2008-01-15)
Winter weather returns to Rochester and emergency crews had a busy morning.

Senate Holds Hearing on Parole Release Rate (2008-01-15)
Republicans in the Senate are questioning the higher rate of release of violent felons under the Spitzer Administration.

From Archi-Trash to Archi-Treasure? (2008-01-15)
Landmark Society, architect group say post World War 2 buildings are the future's historic structures. They're starting to catalog them for future preservation.

Rochester Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges (2008-01-15)
40 year old man is registered Level 2 sex offender; troopers searched his home based on tips from a state internet crime task force.

State Pledges Additional $6 Million to Rochester Projects (2008-01-15)
Funds go to support two Rochester projects: converting four vacant office buildings into downtown housing and commercial space -- and demolishing 2,800 blighted structures.

Local Business Leaders Await "State of Upstate" (2008-01-14)
Members of the Rochester Business Alliance will be in Buffalo to hear the governor give his speech this week.

Investigation Continues Into Weekend Drowning (2008-01-14)
Franklin High Student is pulled from an indoor pull, but couldn't be revived.

New York is Getting Ready for a Super Tuesday (2008-01-14)
The state joins two dozen others for primaries and caucuses February 5th

Mayor Wants More Authority Over Rochester Spending (2008-01-11)
Mayor Robert Duffy says he's talked with Governor Spitzer about giving mayors some of the budget-cutting powers of a fiscal control board.

Cala Exit Report Says Every Rochester Adult Should Take Responsibility for Children (2008-01-11)
Interim Rochester School Superintendent William Cala left a 48 page report for his successor, detailing problems he found and how he started to address them.

Kodak to Claim 9th Oscar (2008-01-11)
Faster, cleaner motion picture film earns Academy Award for Eastman Kodak Company.

Teen Death Ruled a Suicide. (2008-01-11)
Medical Examiner releases its findings after the body of a Penfield teenager is found.

State Invests in Local Company (2008-01-11)
New York is investing 2-million dollars in a medical company to keep the operation in the Rochester area.

Power Restoration Makes Progress (2008-01-11)
Most electric service restored for National Grid, RG&E says all but a few lines should be back up by Saturday.

Power Restoration Continues After Storm (2008-01-10)
Restoring all electric service in the Rochester area may take until sometime on Saturday.

URMC Wins Cancer Society Grant (2008-01-10)
Over a million dollars to the Wilmot Cancer Center will go to fight disparity between African Americans and whites in cancer screening.

Arrest Made in November Homicide (2008-01-10)
Police, U.S. Marshall announce arrest in shooting death of Ajana Dortch.

Duffy, Spitzer Discuss "Act Two" For Rochester Redevelopment (2008-01-10)
Mayor Robert Duffy says he and Governor Eliot Spitzer discussed more development projects for Rochester to follow on the Midtown-PAETEC redevelopment.

Selling the "State of the State" in Rochester (2008-01-10)
A day after laying out his vision for 2008, Governor Eliot Spitzer began selling his plan to upstate audiences. Hear the governor speaking with local reporters by clicking the link.

Palmyra Residents Told to Boil Water (2008-01-10)
Wednesday's wind storm caused boil water order for Wayne County community.

Emergency Heating Help Available (2008-01-09)
Red Cross - RG&E heating fund starts taking applications on Thursday for those facing emergency loss of heat.

Upstate Czar Says Rochester Universities can Expect More State Funding (2008-01-09)
Dan Gunderson of Empire State Development says details of Governor Spitzer's plan to invest $1 billion in upstate New York will be released next Wednesday.

Rochester Reaction to State of State Generally Upbeat (2008-01-09)
Local lawmakers like talk of investment in upstate, more for law enforcement -- but they wonder how Governor Spitzer will pay for it.

High Winds Wreak Havoc (2008-01-09)
Winds gusting up to 75 mph down trees, cut power, overturn trucks across Rochester area.

Spitzer Offers $1 Billion Upstate Economic Fund (2008-01-09)
Governor Eliot Spitzer's second state of the state address offered lots of spending proposals for New York State, plus a commission to study capping local property taxes.

Brighton Police Seek Would-be Kidnapper (2008-01-09)
Teenaged clerk escapes kidnap attempt at 12 Corners store.

Muder-Suicide Investigation in Genesee County (2008-01-09)
Town of Darien couple was estranged, deputies found their bodies after 911 call.

Mixed Media: Vegas Baby! 01-09-08 (2008-01-09)
Checking out the consumer electronics buzz in Sin City.

Mixed Media: Where's Wease? 01-02-08 (2008-01-09)
New Year, new weird stuff in the Rochester media market.

Spitzer Delivers More Subdued State of State Address (2008-01-09)
Governor Eliot Spitzer extended an olive branch to the legislature, in his second State of the State speech that was more low key than his first one last year. He also proposed studying a property tax cap plan, and selling the state Lottery to get more money for higher education.

Schumer Calls for Battle Against Diabetes (2008-01-08)
Schumer wants five-point plan to attack adult onset (type 2) diabetes. He calls it a national epidemic.

Body of Missing Penfield Teen Found (2008-01-08)
Andrew Dezio had been missing since before Christmas.

Lawmaker Wants Parity in State Aid (2008-01-08)
Senator Joe Robach says Rochester still lags far behind Syracuse and Buffalo when it comes to per capita aid

Parker Predicts Upstate Success in 2008 (2008-01-08)
The Rochester Business Alliance's Sandy Parker marked the 10th anniversary of her "Parker's Predictions" Tuesday.

It Still Feels Like Spring... (2008-01-08)
Another day, another record-breaking temperature for Rochester.

Rochester to Boost Funding for Emergency Home Repairs (2008-01-08)
Funding for winter home emergencies will get a boost from the City of Rochester.

PAETEC Moves Closer to Acquisition (2008-01-08)
With the purchase of McCleodUSA, PAETEC would draw closer to national reach.

More Tests to be Run on Mall Victim (2008-01-08)
A toxicology test is being run on the woman who died after falling beneath a mounted patrol horse at Marketplace Mall.

Spitzer Positive About Clinton Candidacy (2008-01-08)
New York's Governor says the race is far from over, and Hillary Clinton can recover from stumbles in Iowa and New Hampshire.

Computer Expert Charged With Child Pornography (2008-01-08)
A 66 year old Fairport man who worked for the Monroe County Library system is charged after 1000s of pornographic images were found on his home computer.

Spitzer's Speech to Focus on Economic Development (2008-01-08)
The governor says job creation will be a top priority when he delivers his second State of the State message.

Slaughter Announces Fuel Cell Development Funds (2008-01-07)
$2.7 million in defense funding will help bring fuel cells developed by Delphi to market for military, commercial applications. One target market: trucking industry.

Consumer Confidence Plunges to New Lows in New York (2008-01-07)
A number of factors are leading New Yorkers to have a gloomy outlook on the future.

Xerox Reveals New Logo (2008-01-07)
The company calls its new logo the biggest shake-up in brand identity in 40 years.

Record High January Temperatures Across Upstate (2008-01-07)
Warmer than usual weather will stay with us until mid-week. Rochester smashes record for Jan 7, Buffalo sets new record high.

State Senator Says New Coaltion May Help Rochester Area (2008-01-07)
Joe Robach says a united front from Rochester area leaders could lead to aid for several projects.

Town of Brighton is Urging Everyone to "Go Green" (2008-01-07)
A new initiative kicks off tonight asking people to cut their energy consumption by ten percent.

Wegmans Brooks-Chili store to close (2008-01-07)
Wegmans will be closing its Brooks-Chili store in the town of Gates.

Spitzer's State of State Speech Will Focus on Higher Education, Property Taxes (2008-01-07)
Governor Eliot Spitzer says he'll reveal all the details in his speech on Wednesday.

NTK - By The People III (video) (2008-01-04)
Part Three of a special Need to Know series, By the People. Local citizens and a panel of leading policy makers and thinkers discuss health care cost, access, and quality.

NTK - By The People III (audio) (2008-01-04)
Part Three of a special Need to Know series, By the People. Local citizens and a panel of leading policy makers and thinkers discuss health care cost, access, and quality.

Wegmans to Pull Cigarettes from Shelves Feb. 10 (2008-01-04)
The grocery store chain says concern for employee health prompted it to stop stocking tobacco products.

Kaleh Appointment Official (2008-01-04)
Cindy Kaleh got the nod to take over for Carla Palumbo in the Monroe County Legislature Friday.

Coalition Targets Projects for State Aid (2008-01-03)
The former "Fair Share Coalition" is now the "Rochester Community Coalition."

Bruno Pledges No New Taxes, but says Fee Increases Possible (2008-01-02)
The Republican Senate Majority Leader says he's against new taxes, including closing tax loopholes, but may have to say yes to some fee increases to balance the state's budget.

NTK - By The People II (2008-01-02)
Part two in a three part series, this Need to Know: By the People special examines some of the questions local citizens have about their health care.

Police Chief Wants to Cut Homicides in Half in 2008 (2008-01-02)
Chief David Moore says 48 homicides in 2007, down from 52 the year before, is unacceptable.

NTK - By The People II (video) (2008-01-02)
Part two in a three part series, this Need to Know: By the People special examines some of the questions local citizens have about their health care.

Frankel Sworn in to 9th Term (2008-01-02)
Brighton's town supervisor took her ninth oath of office Wednesday.

Dems Pick Maplewood President to Follow Palumbo (2008-01-02)
Cindy Kaleh is the Monroe County Democrats' choice to fill the seat that Carla Palumbo left in the county legislature.

New School Superintendent to be Sworn In Tonight (2008-01-02)
Jean Claude Brizard, along with board members to attend organizational meeting.

NTK - By The People II (2008-01-02)
Part two in a three part series, this Need to Know: By the People special examines some of the questions local citizens have about their health care.

Positive outlook for Rochester's economy (2008-01-01)
A senior economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York has some encouraging words for Rochester's economic future.

Rochester has the Right Mix (2008-01-01)
A Federal Reserve economist says Rochester has the right mix of industry for a brighter economic future.

Rochesterians Ring in New Year (2008-01-01)
There were plenty of fireworks, but not all of them were celebratory in nature.

Official Homicide Toll is 48 for 2007 (2008-01-01)
Rochester police chief David Moore says the city will enter a new phase in its fight against violence in 2008.

State Consumer Board warns of charitable-giving scams (2008-01-01)
The head of the New York State Consumer Protection Board warns there's an increase in charitable-giving scams this time of year.

Number Crunching Will Identify Community Needs (2008-01-01)
A new project will use data to find out how to address problems in the Rochester area.

Famous Eatery Damaged During New Year's Day Accident (2008-01-01)
A car crashed into the side of Nick Tahou's on West Main Street

District Attorney Sworn in at Boys and Girls Club (2007-12-31)
Monroe County's district attorney was sworn in at the site of one of his projects Monday.

County Exec Sworn in to Second Term (2007-12-31)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks took the oath of office for her second term on Monday.

City Council Overrides Mayoral Veto (2007-12-27)
Council voted unanimously to keep Rural/Metro Medical Services as the city's main provider of services.

A Surge In Tourism and Tourism Dollars for Monroe County (2007-12-27)
Figures released by the New York State Department of Economic Development show an eleven percent increase in Monroe County tourism revenues for 2006.

Shoppers turn out in big numbers the day after Christmas (2007-12-26)
Wednesday was another busy day for retailers in what appears to be a very successful shopping season.

City Council To Discuss Mayoral Veto (2007-12-26)
Council meets five days after Mayor Bob Duffy overturned city council's contract with Rural Metro Ambulance

Bill would require drivers to pull over for snow plows (2007-12-26)
The New York State Legislature will consider a bill in the upcoming session that would require drivers to pull over for snow plows and other road workers.

New state office addresses invasive species (2007-12-26)
There's a new state office in New York that deals with the threat of invasive species.

Americans are changing their spending plans (2007-12-24)
A study shows that working families are retrenching in their spending plans as their indebtedness increases.

Higher gas prices won't curb travel this holiday (2007-12-24)
Gasoline prices are up this holiday season from a year ago.

More Rochester police to be reassigned to street duty (2007-12-24)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy says the money being spent on enhanced police patrols under the Zero Tolerance program is just the beginning of a series of changes coming to policing strategy to reduce violent crime.

NTK Special Edition: Developing Downtown (audio) (2007-12-21)
Rochester City Mayor Robert Duffy and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks both participate in a discussion about economic development in Downtown Rochester.

NTK Special Edition: Developing Downtown (2007-12-21)
Rochester City Mayor Robert Duffy and Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks both participate in a discussion about economic development in Downtown Rochester.

Giuliani Campaign Confirms Candidate Visit (2007-12-21)
Presidential Candidate Rudy Giuliani is recovered and on his way to Brighton for a Friday night fundraiser.

Troopers Eqipped With Lifesaving Devices (2007-12-21)
State Police cars from Troop E now carry defibrillators that can restart a stopped heart.

New Mayor Triggers East Rochester Dispute (2007-12-21)
Majority on Village Board calls emergency meeting after new mayor fires East Rochester Village Attorney and asks other staff to resign.

PAETEC Project to Force Changes in Renaissance Square (2007-12-21)
Need for parking during PAETEC construction will take demolition of Mortimer St. garage out of Ren Square. Interview can be seen Friday and Sunday

Rochester Area Gets $8.4 Million to Aid Homeless (2007-12-21)
$7.9 million will go to Rochester and Monroe County, half a million to projects in surrounding counties.

DiNapoli Comfortable in Comptroller's Role After Controversial Start (2007-12-21)
Tom DiNapoli, who's been the state's Comptroller for ten months now, had a controversial start, but lately has been settling into the job and getting involved in reform efforts.

AQE Rates Spitzer School Plan (2007-12-20)
Report concludes: good idea, but State Education Department fumbles at start.

Six Monroe County Schools Off "Underperforming" List (2007-12-20)
Report released by State Education Department finds improvement in area schools previously listed as "underperforming" in math and language tests.

Mixed Media: What's Hot in Games 12-19-07 (2007-12-20)
We take a trip to RIT's Laboratory for Game Design & Development on this week's Mixed Media.

Salvation Army Campaign Short by $267,000 (2007-12-20)
Annual Red Kettle campaign in Rochester is just over half way to its goal with four days to go.

Record Paychex Quarter Fails to Impress Wall Street (2007-12-20)
Paychex continues string of record quarterly earnings report. Analyst says long-term investors should be happy, but stock price drops in early trading.

Giuliani to be in Rochester Area (2007-12-20)
Giuliani to attend private fundraiser for his presidential campaign in Brighton.

Mobile Home Park Operators Will Pay Fine (2007-12-20)
16 mobile home parks owned by Mendon firm will correct unsanitary and dangerous conditions.

Mixed Media: Holiday Special Pt. 1 12-14-07 (2007-12-19)
Part one of a special hour-long holiday edition of Mixed Media.

Mixed Media: Holiday Special Pt. 2 12-14-7 (2007-12-19)
Part two of a special hour-long holiday edition of Mixed Media.

Spitzer Will do State of Upstate Address in January (2007-12-19)
Governor Eliot Spitzer will do a separate "State of Upstate" address in Buffalo next month in addition to the traditional "State of the State."

Mixed Media: Holiday Special Pt. 1 12-14-07 (2007-12-19)
Part one of a special hour-long holiday edition of Mixed Media.

Canandaigua Boy Hurt While Sledding (2007-12-19)
11-year old crashes his sled into a tree and is taken by Mercy Flight to Strong Hospital.

City Council Approves Two Major Projects. (2007-12-19)
Midtown's future and extra police patrols were on Tuesday night's agenda.

The Power of Forgiveness - Denise's story 2 (2007-12-19)
Hear two stories from Denise (that's not her real name) who fell in love more than thirty years ago. In a conversation with WXXI's Brenda Tremblay, she says that when her boyfriend broke her heart, she had a hard time getting over it.

Thruway Authority Votes for New Toll Hikes (2007-12-19)
The Thruway Authority's Board voted Wednesday to begin a process that will lead to toll increases in 2009 and 2010. They say the toll hikes could be averted if Governor Spitzer and the legislature step in and relieve the authority of some costly responsibilities, like taking care of the state's canal system.

The Power of Forgiveness - Denise's story 1 (2007-12-19)
Hear two stories from Denise (that's not her real name) who fell in love more than thirty years ago. In a conversation with WXXI's Brenda Tremblay, she says that when her boyfriend broke her heart, she had a hard time getting over it.

Rochester Police Seek Help to Close High Profile Homicide Cases (2007-12-19)
RPD combats "no snitching" culture on streets in solving 48 homicides so far this year. Detectives have cleared 21 cases but ask for public to come forward, especially in three high profile cases that led to the city's "Zero Tolerance" program.

Democrats Pull Out of Public Defender Selection (2007-12-19)
Democrats are pulling out of a selection process that they had previously agreed to, to replace public defender Edward Nowak.

Thruway Toll Concerns Aired in Rochester Hearing (2007-12-19)
State Assembly's Transportation Committee follows Assembly Republicans in airing concerns about planned Thruway toll hikes.

"One City Connection" to Turn Out Volunteers (2007-12-19)
United Way, City of Rochester team up on website for people and organizations looking for volunteer projects.

Association Says Public Defender Process Will Exclude Women (2007-12-19)
Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys says Monroe County's selection process for public defender may exclude women from applying.

Fed Says Upstate Job Growth Slow (2007-12-18)
Upstate cities like Rochester are creating new jobs -- but at a pace that just keeps up with the loss of manufacturing work.

City Council To Vote on Anti-Crime Program (2007-12-18)
Mayor Bob Duffy is requesting more money to keep more police officers patrolling city streets.

House Funding Bill Delays Passport Rule (2007-12-18)
Language inserted by Representative Louise Slaughter in the House Omnibus Spending Bill would delay passport regulation for crossing the Canadian border.

City Council Selects New Leadership (2007-12-18)
A veteran councilwoman will head the legislative body next year.

Chili Man Arrested on Child Porn Charges (2007-12-18)
Sheriff's Department charges man after 4 month investigation.

Henrietta Middle Schoolers to Star in Hollywood Production (2007-12-18)
Twins now starring in Geva Theater production in Rochester to star in 20th Century Fox Science Fiction picture.

Perez Says Kodak Finished With Restructuring (2007-12-18)
Eastman Kodak CEO tells Rochester Rotary the company will again be an imaging industry leader -- this time in digital.

Another Change to the Downtown Skyline (2007-12-18)
Two of the three stacks that mark Rochester's High Falls area are being demolished as Rochester Gas and Electric prepares to redevelop

Brighton Pushes for Return of Tax Abatement (2007-12-18)
Brighton Town officials ask Monroe County's industrial development authority to return tax cuts given to a motel developer.

Woman Arrested in Domestic Case (2007-12-17)
OCSD Charges Rochester woman with breaking into estranged husband's residence, killing his dog.

Cleaning up After Storm Version 2.0 (2007-12-17)
Roads are plowed out before dawn but many school systems close, and it's still been hard driving this morning.

Monday Morning Cancellations (2007-12-17)
School and other closings for the Rochester area as of 6:45 a.m.

SUNY, CUNY Over Regulated, Underfunded, Commission Says (2007-12-17)
A commission appointed by Governor Eliot Spitzer also recommends that individual campuses be allowed to charge varying rates of tuition, and keep more of the money to invest in their own campuses.

Winter storm hits Western NY; numerous cancellations (2007-12-16)
Rochester region hit by winter storm, resulting in numerous accidents and canceled events.

NTK - Jean-Claude Brizard (2007-12-14)
Incoming Rochester City School Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard prepares to take office on January 2. Need to Know's Julie Philipp interviews him.

NTK - The Business Section (December 14)(video) (2007-12-14)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Patrick Flanigan discusses a growing disagreement between local physicians and Excellus BCBS and other top business stories of the week.

NTK - Spitzer's First Year (video) (2007-12-14)
WXXI Albany Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt and Gannett News Albany Correspondent Joe Spector lend perspective on Governor Eliot Spitzer's first year in office.

Snow: Round Two on the Way (2007-12-14)
Forecasters say Rochester could get a significant amount of snowfall this weekend.

Greece Voters Approve School Improvement Plan. (2007-12-14)
Voters say "yes" to a 21-million dollar state funded renovation project.

NTK - Spitzer's First Year (audio) (2007-12-14)
WXXI Albany Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt and Gannett News Albany Correspondent Joe Spector lend perspective on Governor Eliot Spitzer's first year in office.

Ginna Tests Siren This Morning (2007-12-14)
The siren in the village of Webster will sound at 10am

NTK - The Business Section (December 14) (audio) (2007-12-14)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Patrick Flanigan discusses a growing disagreement between local physicians and Excellus BCBS and other top business stories of the week.

Unclaimed County Funds Stuck in Albany (2007-12-14)
Monroe County has multiple instances of unclaimed funds with the state comptroller - what sort of cash could it be missing out on?

Snow's a Coming (2007-12-13)
Some parts of the state will be blanketed in several inches of snow by the end of today.

Rochester Area Cancellations (2007-12-13)
Area school districts, evening activities closing because of ongoing storm.

Senate Democrats Offer Jobs Plan (2007-12-13)
The leader of the minority party Senate Democrats , Senator Malcolm Smith, said the plan could create thousands of jobs.

Despite Early Snows, Winter Outlook is Average (2007-12-13)
National Weather Service three-month outlook is for normal snowfall, with slight chance of above normal temperatures.

Docs say Excellus Policy is "Too Broad" (2007-12-13)
Excellus is now requiring that most radiology get prior authorization, but the Monroe County Medical Society says long wait times and crashed websites are preventing care.

Mixed Media: Itsy Bitsy Radio 12-12-07 (2007-12-13)
Teeny tiny radio stations don't get much attention, but they're out there, and soon there might be more.

Chances Slim for Racing Agreement (2007-12-13)
The State Senate adjourned for the year, without reaching an agreement on how to extend the state's horse racing franchise, which expires December 31st.

County Lawmakers Pass 1 Billion Dollar Budget (2007-12-12)
Vote was strictly along party lines, and after plenty of debate on the spending plan.

Rochester's New Superintendent Learning, Readjusting the Ropes (2007-12-12)
Jean-Claude Brizard says he won't have much patience for any city school staffers who aren't focused on student learning.

Truck Driver Indicted in Student Death (2007-12-12)
Truck driver is charged in the death of a SUNY Geneseo student who was struck while standing on the side of I-390.

Spitzer says Thruway Authority Should Take a "Hard Look" at Toll Hike Proposal (2007-12-12)
Governor Spitzer says he thinks the Thruway Authority may not need all of the 20% increase it has proposed, but he says he wants them to strike a balance between toll rates and keeping up the infrastructure of the highway system.

40 to Life for Attempted Cop Killer (2007-12-12)
City man sentenced for attempted murder of police officer.

Leaders Say Downtown Projects Show Rochester has "Turned a Corner" (2007-12-12)
Mayor Robert Duffy and County Executive Maggie Brooks have upbeat message for downtown development supporters.

Long-Distance Dentistry Tested in Rochester Study (2007-12-11)
"Teledentistry" lets a dentist examine a child's teeth over the internet. Five year study in Rochester will evaluate if it helps stem rising rates of tooth decay in young children.

Monroe School Districts to Appeal "FAIR" Plan Ruling (2007-12-11)
24 school districts say they'll go all the way to the state's highest court in an effort to overturn sales tax intercept plan.

NTK - Migrant Workers & AIDS (video) (2007-12-11)
Migrant workers in Upstate New York are the focus of a documentary called "Autumn's Harvest." Need to Know's Julie Philipp interviews a caseworker from the Finger Lakes Migrant Health Care Project and the film's director.

NTK - Migrant Workers & AIDS (2007-12-11)
Migrant workers in Upstate New York are the focus of a documentary called "Autumn's Harvest." Need to Know's Julie Philipp interviews a caseworker from the Finger Lakes Migrant Health Care Project and the film's director.

Judge Rules that FAIR Plan is Legal (2007-12-11)
School districts now contemplate their next step after their lawsuit is thrown out in court

Stabbing at Bausch and Lomb (2007-12-11)
Police say an argument lead to a stabbing at the workplace.

County Lawmakers to Decide Upon Budget Tonight (2007-12-11)
The 863-million dollar budget, with its FAIR plan attached, on the table this evening.

NTK - Arts Friday: Window Dressing (2007-12-11)
Need to Know correspondent Brenda Tremblay examines the art of shop window dressing on this edition of Arts Friday. Arts Friday airs the first Friday of every month on Need to Know.

NTK - Arts Friday: Window Dressing (video) (2007-12-11)
Need to Know correspondent Brenda Tremblay examines the art of shop window dressing on this edition of Arts Friday. Arts Friday airs the first Friday of every month on Need to Know.

Thruway Toll Hikes Unpopular with Speakers (2007-12-10)
Plan to boost Thruway Tolls by 20 percent over three years finds no favor with motorists.

Siena Poll finds Governor Spitzer's Popularity Still in Free Fall (2007-12-10)
56% of New Yorkers now say they'd vote for someone other than Eliot Spitzer for governor.

Kodak Signs Deal With PGA (2007-12-10)
Multi-million dollar marketing campaign links Kodak with Pro Golfing tour.

Poll Brings More Bad News for Spitzer (2007-12-10)
The latest poll from Siena College continues to show Governor Eliot Spitzer in a free fall, as his popularity and standing with voters reaches record lows.

CGR Report Says Rochester Lead Law is Working (2007-12-10)
CGR researchers say city landlords apparently aren't finding the law as burdensome as they feared.

Pearl Harbor Day Tradition in Brighton (2007-12-07)
Geriatric Pilots Association brings World War Two air veterans to meet with anyone interested in a Pearl Harbor Day tradition.

Orleans County Village Votes to Keep Police (2007-12-07)
Village of Holley will retain its own police department after two-to-one vote in favor of keeping local police.

County Leaders Ask for Relief (2007-12-07)
County Excutives, gathered in Albany, says the state needs to take over the cost of more programs in order to keep property taxes from rising once again.

Amerks and Sabres to Split (2007-12-07)
The longest running affiliation in hockey is going to end at the conclusion of this season

Fairport School District Voters Approve Technology Measure (2007-12-07)
One measure approved, three rejected when votes were counted Thursday night.

Composer's "Goops and Hula Hoops" premieres at Hochstein (2007-12-06)
This Saturday afternoon, an audience in the Hochstein Performance Hall will hear the premiere of a new piece commissioned with money from the New York State Music Fund. The piece, by Rochester composer Cary Ratcliff, is called "Goops and Hula Hoops."

Holley Police Vote is Today (2007-12-06)
People in the Orleans County Village of Holley are deciding Thursday if they want to keep or abolish their local police department.

Hearings, Audits Can't Block Thruway Toll Hikes (2007-12-06)
Legislators and top state officials are joining the business community in opposing State Thruway toll hikes, but they can't really do that much to stop them.

Spitzer Pledges Statewide Broadband Internet Initiative (2007-12-06)
Governor Spitzer uses a New York Farm Bureau conference to push affordable high speed internet access for all parts of the Empire State.

Mixed Media: Next Generation DVD 12-05-07 (2007-12-06)
You've heard that some movies are coming soon on "Blu-ray" - but what is it?

Salvation Army Short of "Red Kettle" Goal (2007-12-06)
An area charity, known for its clanging bells and red kettles, isn't hitting the mark this year.

Spitzer's New Budget Director Warns of Uncertainty Ahead (2007-12-06)
Governor Spitzer's newly appointed budget director, Laura Anglin, says troubles on Wall Street could effect the state budget, which already faces a large deficit.

Cuomo Introduces Project Sunlight Website (2007-12-05)
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new website Wednesday that he says will help the public become more informed on what their government is doing, and hopefully, restore some public trust.

Vigil Remembers North Street Store Owner (2007-12-05)
Saleh Saeed Abo-Ali was remembered by a gathering in front of his North Street store Wednesday. He was shot down during a robbery Monday night. Suspects were arraigned in City Court.

Vigil Remembers Fallen Officers (2007-12-05)
Annual service supports families of fallen law officers at the holidays

Grant to Help Rehab Historic Avon Building (2007-12-05)
Livingston County landmark is to become a new Town Hall for Avon; it's one of the last rural opera houses left standing in upstate New York.

RIT to Manage Campus in Dubai (2007-12-05)
The Rochester Institute of Technology has signed an agreement with Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

U of R Offers Tuition Benefit to City Students (2007-12-05)
Students who attend city schools in their junior and senior year will be eligible for $100,000 worth of aid at the U of R.

11,000 Saved from Loss of Pension Payments (2007-12-04)
An agreement brokered by Governor Spitzer will preserve the disability and pension income of thousands of New Yorkers.

Vigil to Honor Fallen Officers (2007-12-04)
Officers who have died in the line of duty will be remembered at a ceremony in Rochester.

Shelters Open Doors as Temperatures Drop (2007-12-04)
When the mercury dips, local shelters take in new clients, beginning a process to permanent housing.

Hospital Demo Contractor Fined (2007-12-04)
A Rochester-area contractor is facing nearly $100,000 in fines from OSHA.

Student Charged With Sexual Abuse (2007-12-04)
An Ontario County high school student was charged after two girls complained to police that he touched them inappropriately on a school bus.

Rochester Man Killed in Store Robbery (2007-12-04)
Police say victim entered the back of a store on North Street while three men were robbing it and was fatally shot.

Snow and More Snow for Tuesday (2007-12-04)
Snow eased off overnight allowing road crews to catch up before dawn, but more is coming Tuesday.

Rochester Area School Closings (2007-12-04)
Rochester area school closings as of 6:25 a.m. -- so far no Monroe County districts are closed.

Democrats Announce Hearings on Thruway Toll Hike (2007-12-04)
Assembly Democrats have now jumped into the controversy over proposed toll hikes on the New York State Thruway, saying they'll hold hearings on the issue. Meanwhile, Republicans began their own hearings.

Bruno Urges Action on Horse Racing Franchise (2007-12-03)
The leader of the State Senate says time is running out on the state's horseracing franchise, which expires at the end of the month, and he accused Democrats of dragging their feet on the issue.

City Schools Addressing Bullying at an Early Age (2007-12-03)
An interactive program will teach kids how to deal with bullying

Tops Market Sale Closes (2007-12-03)
$310 million dollar deal gives Tops Markets new leadership and new owners.

Leaving Hospital Too Soon Puts Heart Patients at Higher Risk (2007-12-03)
A University of Rochester Medical Center study shows greater risk of death for heart patients who leave hospital care before doctors say they're ready.

Time to Take Care Behind the Wheel (2007-12-03)
Department of Transportation is issuing tips as Rochester braces for plenty of snow.

Snow is on the Way (2007-12-03)
Forecasters are issuing warnings in advance of an approaching storm from the Midwest.

NTK - Joe Klein (audio) (2007-11-30)
Joe Klein, the CEO of Klein Steel Service, says new Rochester City School Superintendent Jean Claude Brizard is going to have to make some unpopular decisions in order to remedy problems in the district. So Klein has formed a group of prominent community members to support Brizard. Klein also offers his views on Governor Eliot Spitzer's first year in office.

Monroe Ambulance Threatens Lawsuit (2007-11-30)
The company that lost out on a bid to provide ambulance services says it could sue the city over the matter.

Survey Predicts Lower Holiday Spending (2007-11-30)
Despite what early reports from retailers, shoppers say they're cutting back this Christmas.

NTK - RISEGO & David Dey (video) (2007-11-30)
Perinton resident David Dey faces challenges trying to start a new program, designed to bring hope to young people living in a city neighborhood on the edge.

Group tries to save Quaker Meetinghouse in Farmington (2007-11-30)
A group of volunteers in Farmington has stepped in to save an historic relic from the 19th century reform movement.

Preferred Care Costs Rise (2007-11-30)
A local health insurer announced rate hikes today, that one expert says directly correspond with higher health care costs.

Union Criticizes School Commissioner (2007-11-30)
At a school board meeting Thursday, BENTE took issue with remarks by commissioner Cynthia Elliott.

NTK - Joe Klein (video) (2007-11-30)
Joe Klein, the CEO of Klein Steel Service, says new Rochester City School Superintendent Jean Claude Brizard is going to have to make some unpopular decisions in order to remedy problems in the district. So Klein has formed a group of prominent community members to support Brizard. Klein also offers his views on Governor Eliot Spitzer's first year in office.

NTK - RISEGO & David Dey (audio) (2007-11-30)
Perinton resident David Dey faces challenges trying to start a new program, designed to bring hope to young people living in a city neighborhood on the edge.

State Comptroller Calls for Reform (2007-11-29)
The New York State Comptroller says he'll soon be issuing his audit of the State Thruway Authority's finances, and will make some recommendations about a proposed toll hike. The comptroller spoke at a forum where he proposed key reforms.

Jean-Claude Brizard unanimously hired as Rochester School Superintendent (2007-11-29)
The Rochester City School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Jean-Claude Brizard as district superintendent.

Union president criticizes Rochester School Commissioner Elliott (2007-11-29)
The head of BENTE criticizes Rochester School Commissioner Cynthia Elliott over her recent comments regarding pay levels for secretaries.

Unity Hospital Seeking Expansion (2007-11-29)
A growing senior population and aging facilities prompted Unity Health to expand "the Villages."

Missing Children Center Offers Holiday Safety Tips (2007-11-29)
In addition to taking precautions against thieves and pickpockets, parents should be alert to the whereabouts of their children during the holiday shopping season.

Mixed Media: TV Shopping Two 11-28-07 (2007-11-29)
Retailers are seeing people bring home big TVs as they make the transition to digital.

Retailers "Pleasantly Surprised" by Black Friday Sales (2007-11-28)
Despite predictions about flagging sales from some analysts, the Retail Council of New York State says retailers are off to a good start.

Attempted Burglary Goes Awry (2007-11-28)
Two men who tried to steal scrap metal from an Ontario County auto repair shop were confronted by a shotgun-wielding owner; all three are now facing charges.

Walsh Special Ed Bill Vetoed (2007-11-28)
25th District Republican Jim Walsh says he's fighting to keep extra special education funding for New York schools in a major appropriations bill that was vetoed by President Bush.

Federal Reserve Official Positive About Economy (2007-11-28)
Charles Plosser of the Philadelphia Federal Reserve says sluggish growth today will give way to a period of growth with moderate inflation.

New Monroe County Legislature Majority Leader Looking Forward (2007-11-28)
Dan Quatro to take over for Bill Smith in January as majority leader in the County Legislature.

Assemblyman Calls for Halt to Proposed Thruway Toll Hikes (2007-11-28)
A state Assemblyman from Amsterdam was joined by business owners who depend on the state Thruway, who say a proposed toll hike should not go through.

Brighton Residents Question FAIR Plan (2007-11-28)
Brighton School Board forum slams County's plan to fund Medicaid burden at expense of suburban school districts.

Stores Still Advertising "Toxic Toys" (2007-11-28)
Despite a number of recalls, some banned toys are still showing up in holiday shopping circulars.

Legislature Majority Chooses New Leader (2007-11-27)
Eastsider Dan Quatro will be Republican Majority Leader in the next Monroe County Legislature.

County Clerk Calls Deed Offer a Scam (2007-11-27)
Letter from company to new homeowners offers to get a copy of their deed for $60. It's available for $5 at their County Clerk's Office.

Canandaigua 1st Grade Class Wins International Prize (2007-11-27)
Canandaigua Primary School class submits winning music video in high-tech contest.

Labor Practice Target of Brooks Landing Complaint (2007-11-27)
Union carpenters say hiring workers as "independent contractors" skirts wage-benefit laws and gave opportunity to a firm that brought in illegal workers.

Holiday Travel: Not Too Bad (2007-11-26)
Despite a record number of travelers for the holiday, delays were minimal.

Webster Man Struck and Killed (2007-11-26)
37-year old was checking his trailer when he was hit on Chili Avenue

Health Care Panel Looks at Covering All New Yorkers (2007-11-26)
Calls to streamline public and private insurer bureaucracy mix with calls for single statewide health insurance plan at state hearing.

Immigrants Contribute $229B to State's Economy (2007-11-26)
A new study measures the contribution of immigrants to New York's economy at $229 billion dollars a year, over one fifth of the state's gross domestic product.

Driver Sentenced to Prison in Hit and Run Case (2007-11-26)
Vanessa McKinney of Irondequoit was found guilty of fleeing the scene after her SUV hit a woman crossing Saint Paul Street a year ago.

Pro Bike Racing Will Return to Rochester (2007-11-26)
"Omnium" will feature three separate biking events drawing 130 athletes.

Mixed Media: TV Shopping 11-21-07 (2007-11-22)
Planning on surprising someone with a new TV this holiday? Here's what you need to know to make the right purchase.

Constituents Have Energy on the Mind (2007-11-22)
Congressman Randy Kuhl says rising gas prices have his constituents thinking energy independence.

Worker Shortage is National Phenomenon (2007-11-22)
A Cornell researcher says that New York isn't alone in suffering from "brain drain."

Little Guys Get in on Black Friday Sales (2007-11-22)
Small stores also have sales to offer as an alternative to big box Black Friday.

It Could Be a Wintry Turkey Day (2007-11-22)
A hint of winter weather may slow things down for travelers today.

Spitzer Gives $5m to Food Pantries (2007-11-21)
Governor Eliot Spitzer's announcement that he'll give $5 million dollars to the state's food pantries and soup kitchens to help them feed the hungry through the holiday season was greeted with relief by those who run the programs.

One Killed, One Injured in Fulton Avenue Shooting (2007-11-21)
City's latest homicide investigation centers on corner of Fulton Avenue and Emerson Street.

RGRTA and Bus Union to Meet in Court (2007-11-21)
The latest volley in an ongoing dispute between bus drivers and the public bus system about transporting city school students.

FIreplace Triggered Fatal Upton Street Fire (2007-11-21)
Two Rochester Institute of Technology students died in November 7th fire in an off campus house on Upton Park.

Council Approves Police Funding, Holds Midtown Condemnation (2007-11-20)
Council extends public hearing on starting the condemnatiion of Midtown Plaza until next month.

Council Overrides Mayor on Ambulance Contract (2007-11-20)
By an 8-1 vote, the Rochester City Council last night overrode Mayor Robert Duffy's recommendation and kept the city's ambulance service contract with Rural Metro.

School Excellence Plan to Include Saturday Classes (2007-11-20)
Districts including Rochester have signed contracts with the state to improve school accountability. More classroom time will result.

City Council to Vote on "Zero Tolerance" Funding (2007-11-20)
Vote is expected at Tuesday night's city council meeting on funds to keep Rochester's extended police patrols running.

Remains Found by Hunters IDd as Missing Woman (2007-11-20)
Remains found Saturday positively identified as those of Pamela Edwards.

Rochester to Remember Midtown Plaza (2007-11-20)
City will remember the nation's first indoor urban shopping mall as it celebrates Christmas.

Teachers Pull Out of Rochester Over Union Dispute (2007-11-20)
A convention scheduled for Rochester in 2009 will now happen in Buffalo - and the mayor says this isn't the first time.

Arrest Made in Weekend Homicide (2007-11-20)
This is the second of three weekend homicides solved by an arrest since Saturday.

Hamlin Wrestles With Wind Power (2007-11-20)
Town government is pushing for quick development of local laws governing how wind towers can be sited; opponents question whether the laws are being written to suit developers.

Xerox Execs Top Wall Street Journal List (2007-11-20)
Two top Xerox executives get the nod from the Wall Street Journal's "Women to Watch" list.

City School Board Formally Approves Brizard Hiring (2007-11-20)
Jean-Claude Brizard is formally hired as Rochester's next school superintendent.

Family of Missing Chili Teen Puts up Reward (2007-11-20)
Missing teen Brian Sullivan was last seen on July 8th.

NTK - The Business Section (Nov. 9) (video) (2007-11-19)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman discusses the week in business.

NTK - Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy (video) (2007-11-19)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy talks about economic development, following a live program on that topic that was simulcast on seven PBS stations across Upstate New York.

NTK - The Business Section (Nov. 9) (2007-11-19)
Democrat & Chronicle business reporter Matt Daneman discusses the week in business.

NTK - Report from Albany (2007-11-19)
WXXI Albany Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt talks about Governor Spitzer's impact on Election Day, and warnings about the state's financial condition.

100-year-old Letter Found in Wall of Susan B. Anthony House (2007-11-19)
Museum staff says there aren't any great revelations in the 106 year old letter found during historic renovation of the Anthony House, but they had a lot of fund figuring out how it got inside a wall.

Xerox Declares Dividend for the First Time in Several Years (2007-11-19)
The company announced a 4-cent per share dividend will be payable in the new year.

Anti-Poverty Groups Call for Welfare Grant Increase (2007-11-19)
Anti hunger groups say the state could improve the lives of the over half a million people on welfare, the majority of them children, by raising the basic grant allowance for the first time in over a decade.

NTK - Report from Albany (video) (2007-11-19)
WXXI Albany Bureau Correspondent Karen DeWitt talks about Governor Spitzer's impact on Election Day, and warnings about the state's financial condition.

Assemblymember Seeking Coats for Battered Women (2007-11-19)
Assemblymember Susan John says battered women who flee their abuser in the note don't have have time to collect their children's coats and books.

Assemblywoman Collecting Coats for Domestic Violence Victims (2007-11-19)
Program to bring Christmas Cheer to women fleeing abusive relationships is now in its third year.

Downtown Red Shirts Make Impact (2007-11-19)
Red-shirted Downtown Special Services staff are patrolling hotel, entertainment venues in downtown Rochester.

Alesi Meets with Superintendents on Funding (2007-11-19)
State senator Jim Alesi says he has a responsibility as an elected representative to help schools face a potential funding gap created by the county executive's budget plan.

NTK - Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy (2007-11-19)
Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy talks about economic development, following a live program on that topic that was simulcast on seven PBS stations across Upstate New York.

Three Dead in City Homicides Over the Weekend (2007-11-19)
Police have a suspect in custody in connection with one of the deaths

Webster Man Killed in State Thruway Crash (2007-11-16)
Klem Road man was struck from behind after stopping his car on the Thruway.

DiNapoli Calls for Divestment from Iran (2007-11-16)
The comptroller is working to divest New York's state pension fund from holdings that do business with Iran.

Upstate Cities Compare Economic Development Notes (2007-11-16)
Upstate economic development head Dan Gundersen says that a strong Canadian dollar and a shared geography make upstate New York's northern neighbor an opportunity.

Mixed Media: Rochester Rundown 11-14-07 (2007-11-15)
Christmas is coming - and the sale of a television station isn't.

Spitzer Will Need to Repair Relations, Experts Say (2007-11-15)
Friends and foes of the governor agree that now that he has put the driver's license issue behind him, he has a chance to reverse the downward spiral that the governor has been locaked in since the summer.

New Rochester School Superintendent Introduced (2007-11-15)
Dr. Jean-Claude Brizard makes the rounds of the community, begins work on transition plan.

Cala Plans for Future (2007-11-15)
Interim Rochester School Superintendent William Cala looks forward to building a school in Africa.

Parents Advised to Avoid Chinese-Made Toys for Young Children (2007-11-15)
Rochester-based consumer advocate says parents should avoid Chinese-made toys for children under six.

Mixed Media: Who is the FCC? Bonus Episode (2007-11-15)
What is this FCC that is so feared among broadcasters? What can it do?

Senator Alesi Intros Anti Texting-While-Driving Bill (2007-11-15)
State Senator Jim Alesi says state motor vehicle law needs to change to keep up with new technology.

Anti-Tax Fraud Program Comes to Rochester (2007-11-14)
State collaborates with Monroe County DA to catch tax cheats.

Dinolfo Claims Victory in License Debate (2007-11-14)
Monroe County's clerk says the governor's abandonment of driver's licenses for illegal aliens is a victory for New Yorkers and Americans.

More New Yorkers Smoke on Eve of Smokeout (2007-11-14)
A new report shows a greater percentage of adults in upstate New York smoke, compared to the rest of the state and the country.

Spitzer Withdraws Driver's License Plan (2007-11-14)
Governor Spitzer has withdrawn his plan to issue driver's licenses to some immigrants, after polls showed the majority of New Yorkers disagreed with the idea, and in the face of mounting pressure from within the Democratic governor's own party.

Duffy "Drives Change" for Literacy (2007-11-14)
The mayor calls for community-wide action to increase literacy in Rochester.

Last Midtown Plaza Christmas Tree Heads Downtown (2007-11-14)
Mall's chief engineer donates evergreen from his front law to become Midtown Plaza's last Christmas Tree. America's first enclosed downtown mall is scheduled for demolition next year.

Passenger Killed in Mendon Car Crash (2007-11-13)
A car that ran a stop sign at Route 64 was struck by an oncoming pickup truck. Toll: one dead, one seriously injured.

Death of RIT Students Ruled Accidental (2007-11-13)
Two RIT students were killed in a city house fire last week. The Monroe County Medical Examiner's Office rules their deaths accidental.

Brizard Tapped as City Schools Chief (2007-11-13)
The candidate from New York City schools will head up Rochester's school district.

City Ambulance Contract May Be Settled Next Week (2007-11-13)
City Council has vowed to award a Rochester ambulance service contract by the end of the year. A vote may come next Tuesday night.

Poll Shows Spitzer's Popularity Plunging (2007-11-13)
Governor Spitzer's poll numbers continue to drop precipitously, as a new survey by Siena College finds voter dissatisfaction with the governor and his driver's license plan for immigrants.

Assemblyman Says Gas Tax Cut Unlikely (2007-11-12)
State Assemblyman David Koon says word that New York faces a budget shortfall will probably kill chances of a gas tax cut aimed at giving motorists temporary relief.

Senator Launches Online Soldier Email Tool (2007-11-12)
State Senator Mike Nozzolio wants people to be able to recognize soldiers for their service.

Veterans Day Ceremonies Around the Region (2007-11-12)
A small gathering braved the cold for Veterans Day Obervances at Camp Eastman in Irondequoit.

Constellation Buys Fortune Brands (2007-11-12)
Constellation Brands is buying out rival Fortune Brands, bringing brand names including Jim Beam.

6 Month Moratorium Sought on Artificial Turf Installations (2007-11-12)
Environmentalists, New York lawmakers raise health questions about artificial turf backed with ground-up tires.

RIT Expert Forsees Slack Christmas Shopping Season (2007-11-12)
Rising fuel and food prices have lower income and middle class people worried about spending much on Christmas presents.

Batavia Family of Four Killed in Car Accident (2007-11-12)
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of the fatal accident on a rural road in western New York.

College Students Die in House Fire (2007-11-09)
Blaze kills two RIT students while a third is seriously injured. Friday afternoon inauguration of new university president to feature moment of silence.

Fire Hits Remington St. Apartment Building (2007-11-08)
City demolishes 4-unit building after it was heavily damaged by fire early Thursday morning. Residents escaped with only one minor injury.

U of R Study Finds Copper May Play Role in Alzheimer's (2007-11-08)
University of Rochester research team finds evidence of a link between ingestion of copper and a mechanism that contributes to Alzheimer's Disease.

Youth Assets Summit in Rochester (2007-11-08)
International conference aims to instill leadership and positive youth development.

City School District Assures Edison Tech Parents (2007-11-08)
Rochester School District says no toxic contamination found at school built over old landfill site -- but it's still working on a plan to stop broken glass from working up through soil on playing field.

Video Game System Makes National Toy Hall of Fame (2007-11-08)
Three toys are inducted into Rochester's National Toy Hall of Fame at the Strong Museum of Play -- one is ancient, one a product of the computer revolution.

Council Committee Holds Off on Police Funding Plan (2007-11-08)
Council finance committee holds Mayor Robert Duffy's plan to pay for expanded police patrols -- but action could come Tuesday night.

No End in Sight for High Oil Prices (2007-11-08)
An energy expert from the University of Rochester says record high oil prices today could be a harbinger of future supply deficit.

One Credit-Watcher Boosts Monroe County's Outlook (2007-11-08)
Fitch Ratings takes "negative watch" off Monroe County's credit score because of Brooks' Medicaid Intercept plan.

Bristol Couple Found Dead (2007-11-08)
Police find a couple dead in their home, and are ruling it a murder-suicide.

Democrats and Republicans See Glass Half Full (2007-11-07)
Both Democrats and Republicans see encouraging signs in the results of Tuesday's local elections across New York.

Brooks Keeps County Executive Spot (2007-11-07)
The county executive retains her job, and the Republican lead in the legislature, by one seat.

Republicans Cling to Legislature Majority (2007-11-07)
Republicans took the county executive position with a commanding 73 percent of the vote, but the races for various legislature seats were tighter.

Monroe County Dems Make Suburban Gains (2007-11-07)
MCDC Chair Joe Morelle says it's "as close to a sweep" as Democrats could get in Tuesday's election.

Mixed Media: Poli-techs 11-07-07 (2007-11-07)
How politics and technology are getting along and getting into it.

Polls Open (2007-11-06)
A minority of voters is likely to decide today's off-year elections..

Brooks Makes Top Three for Election Spending (2007-11-06)
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks was the third highest spender on the 2007 election in New York State, according to NYPIRG.

Election Day 2007: The Focus is on Local Races (2007-11-06)
A number of local races are on the ballot this election day

Feds Ask Court to Order New Voting Machines for New York by 2008 (2007-11-06)
This will be the last year that New Yorkers vote on the old fashioned levered voting machines, if the U.S. Justice Department gets it's way. It's asking a judge to order that the state buy new machines in time for the November 2008 elections. Some voting rights advocates say that's too soon.

Kodak Opens New Plant in China (2007-11-06)
Kodak printing plate factory feeds a rapidly-growing market in Asia.

Election '07 Results from WXXI (2007-11-06)
WXXI has your Election '07 results. The following are the unofficial results for local races in Monroe County and its towns. Each candidate is listed with their party affiliation along with the number of votes and the overall percentage of the vote they received.

Schumer Calls on House to Pass Gang Bill (2007-11-05)
A New York Senator uses Rochester as a backdrop to call on his House colleagues to pass an anti-crime bill.

Police Invesgitate Rochester Assault (2007-11-05)
A man who intervened in an argument was shot when the dispute turned physical.

Spitzer's License Plan Could Influence Local Elections (2007-11-05)
Governor Spitzer's controversial plan to allow some undocumented immigrants to get driver's licenses could effect local elections around the state.

NTK - Discussion of Election '07 with Bob Smith (video) (2007-11-05)
Election '07 is Tuesday November 6th and Need to Know's Julie Philipp breaks down some of the important local races with WXXI AM-1370's Bob Smith

Republicans Raise Terrorism Issue in County Legislature Campaign (2007-11-05)
Automated phone calls and flyers distributed by Monroe County Republicans say electing a Democratic-majority county legislature could open the door to terrorism. Democrats say it's a crude attempt by Republicans to distract voters from their own failures.

Cargill Recalls Beef, Some Was Sold by Wegmans (2007-11-05)
Recall covers 10 states and more than a million pounds of ground beef; some lots went to Wegmans Markets.

NTK - Discussion of Election '07 with Bob Smith (audio) (2007-11-05)
Election '07 is Tuesday November 6th and Need to Know's Julie Philipp breaks down some of the important local races with WXXI AM-1370's Bob Smith

NTK - The Business Section (Nov. 2) (video) (2007-11-05)
Democrat and Chronicle Business Reporter Matt Daneman discusses the Rochester Top 100 event and other local business news.

NTK - Arts Friday: Making an old organ new again (video) (2007-11-05)
This month's Arts Friday feature takes a look at a local effort to recreate an 18th century organ.

NTK - Arts Friday: Interview with Bleu Cease (video) (2007-11-05)
Greater Rochester area residents can now spend at least part of their Friday night at a few local art galleries. Rochester Contemporary Arts Center Executive Director Bleu Cease talks with Need to Know's Julie about Philipp about the center's First Friday initiative.

NTK - Arts Friday: Interview with Bleu Cease (audio) (2007-11-05)
Greater Rochester area residents can now spend at least part of their Friday night at a few local art galleries. Rochester Contemporary Arts Center Executive Director Bleu Cease talks with Need to Know's Julie about Philipp about the center's First Friday initiative.

NTK - Arts Friday: Making an old organ new again (audio) (2007-11-05)
This month's Arts Friday feature takes a look at a local effort to recreate an 18th century organ.

Fair Elections Committee Slams GOP, GOP Fires Back (2007-11-05)
Phone calls and fliers linking a vote for Democratic County Legislature candidates to granting drivers' licenses to potential terrorists is called "unfair" by elections monitoring panel; Republicans call panel biased.

Final Notes for Commission Project (2007-11-05)
Founder Ned Corman says the Commission Project will still be an active and vital music program for several more months, but it's shutting down after 20 years.

Campaign Complaint is No Violation (2007-11-05)
A dispute between 1st District Monroe County Legislature Candidates is not considered a fair campaign pledge violation.

NTK - The Business Section (Nov. 2) (audio) (2007-11-05)
Democrat and Chronicle Business Reporter Matt Daneman discusses the Rochester Top 100 event and other local business news.

State Panel Studies Child Care Needs (2007-11-05)
Assemblywoman says access to quality child care is critical if heads of lower income families are going to be able to work.

Rochester Man Charged With Stabbing Dog (2007-11-02)
Animal cruelty charge leveled against North Clinton Avenue man who allegedly stabbed a dog.

Rochester City School Board Candidates: Max Kessler (2007-11-02)
In this segment, Bob Smith talks with Max Kessler, Libertarian candidate for Rochester City School Board, beginning with a short candidate biography.

Dems Blast County Budget (2007-11-02)
Democrats say that alleged Medicaid savings won't manifest in the first year of the sales tax intercept.

Rochester Mayor Says no Hitch in Midtown Funding (2007-11-02)
Political fights in Albany have stalled talks on an economic development package that includes the $50 million promised by Governor Spitzer for developing the new PAETEC headquarters at midtown. Mayor Duffy says the issue will be cleared up in good order.

Monroe County Clerk Sues State DMV Over Spitzer License Plan (2007-11-02)
Republican Monroe County Clerk Cheryl DiNolfo filed court papers Friday morning against Governor Spitzer's drivers' license plan.

4th Superintendent Candidate Says Urban Districts Face Same Issues (2007-11-02)
Fourth candidate to meet the Rochester public is a deputy superintendent in the Boston school system.

Superintendent Candidate Faces Questions (2007-11-01)
Carlinda Purcell is the third Rochester School Superintendent candidate to face the public this week; she comes prepared to answer questions about her last job.

Economic Development Funds Not Certain (2007-11-01)
Funds promised for Midtown redevelopment are part of a legislative package that remains stalled in Albany.

Duffy Seeks Budget Changes to Fund "Zero Tolerance" (2007-11-01)
Mayor Duffy wants $2.5 million in budget amendments to fund extra Rochester police patrols, says more cuts will be coming in December to keep the program going.

Bridging the Gap (2007-11-01)
Supporters say the best solution to traffic problems at the Irondequoit Bay outlet looks like refitting the bridge so it can open either on demand or on a schedule for boats to pass.

"Upper Level" Drug Dealer Arrested (2007-11-01)
A kilo weight drug dealer was arraigned this morning on multiple drug and weapon charges.

RPO to Record CD Honoring Veterans (2007-11-01)
Project goes to recording studio in March; will feature patriotic themes under baton of Jeff Tyzik.

Mixed Media: Radio Revival 10-31-07 (2007-11-01)
Rachel Ward and media and technology reporter Scott Fybush take a look at the religious radio market.

Analysts Differ on Kodak's 3rd Quarter Performance (2007-11-01)
Kodak-watchers say company had a good quarter despite ongoing restructuring, but also say a company Kodak's size should do better.

Kids Read, Principal Spends Day on Roof (2007-10-31)
The principal of Rochester's Virgil Grissom School #7 spends day on roof of his school to honor students' reading accomplishments.

Data Shows Hospital Infections May Have Killed 200 Across Finger Lakes (2007-10-31)
Data published by Excellus says more than 4,000 people may have acquired infections during a hospital stay across the region in 2004.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Luis Perez (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Luis Perez. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Christopher Edes (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Christopher Edes. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Malik Evans (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Malik Evans. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Michael McManus (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Michael McManus Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Priscilla Cromer (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Priscilla Cromer. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Priscilla Cromer (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Priscilla Cromer. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Spitzer Hit on License Plan (2007-10-31)
Governor Eliot Spitzer was criticised by Republicans, and a Democrat, during a Senate hearing on his driver's license plan. Meanwhile, Assembly Republicans are suing, and frontrunning Democratic Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton was drawn into the controversy.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Allen Williams (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Allen Williams. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Christopher Edes (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Christopher Edes. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Melisza Campos (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Melisza Campos. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Melisza Campos (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Melisza Campos. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Michael McManus (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Michael McManus Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Willa Powell (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Willa Powell. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

2nd Superintendent Forum Offers Familiar Face (2007-10-31)
Former City Councilman and School #50 Principal Tim Mains has his chance to tell city residents why he should be School Superintendent.

Next Historic Preservation Challenge May be Urban Neighborhoods (2007-10-31)
New York's new 5-year historic preservation plan now under development may focus more attention on preserving historic urban neighborhoods around the state.

Rochester City School Board Candidates: Priscilla Cromer (2007-10-31)
In this segment, WXXI's Bob Smith talks with Priscilla Cromer, Republican candidate for the Rochester City Board of Education

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Allen Williams (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Allen Williams. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Elaine Spaull (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Elaine Spaull. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Carla Palumbo (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Carla Palumbo. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Carla Palumbo (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Carla Palumbo. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Cara Briggs (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Cara Briggs. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Max Kessler (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Max Kessler. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Willa Powell (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Willa Powell. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Red Cross Volunteer Charged (2007-10-31)
Police charge city woman with falsifying Red Cross disaster assistance forms to steal $3,000 from Greater Rochester Red cross.

Report Says More Upstaters Should Spend Time in Dentist's Chair (2007-10-31)
Excellus says about a fourth of upstate New Yorkers haven't gone to the dentist in the past year.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Cara Briggs (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Cara Briggs. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Luis Perez (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Luis Perez. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Max Kessler (audio) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Max Kessler. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Elaine Spaull (video) (2007-10-31)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Elaine Spaull. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Second Fairport Staph Infection Found (2007-10-30)
A second student at a Fairport school has the drug resistant MRSA staph infection.

First Superintendent Candidate Says Graduation Rates Need to Improve (2007-10-30)
Jean-Claude Brizard says Rochester's graduation rate needs to be improved, and that resources have to be poured into the middle and high school levels to make that happen.

Rochester Teen Arrested in Downtown Shooting (2007-10-30)
17-year-old shoots 17-year-old on Saint Paul Street. Victim is expected to recover.

University of Rochester to Help City Students Prepare for College (2007-10-30)
$2 Million federal grant will help pay for programs at Thomas Jefferson High and for math and science students district-wide.

Teachers Challenge County Tax Plan in Court (2007-10-30)
Teachers seek to overturn county's "FAIR" plan in court; charge violation of open meetings law.

Legislature To Vote on 8th Penny Wednesday (2007-10-30)
A special meeting has been called to follow the governor's vote on the county's sales tax.

Rochester City School Board Candidates: Michael McManus (2007-10-30)
In this segment, WXXI's Bob Smith talks with Michael McManus,Republican candidate for Rochester City School Board.

DMV Says New Technology Safer (2007-10-30)
Governor Spitzer's Commissioner of Motor Vehicles says the latest anti-fraud technology to be used to authenticate new driver's licenses will result in the safest system in the nation.

Proposed Monroe County Budget Exceeds $863-million (2007-10-30)
County Executive Maggie Brooks vows to maintain services, while cutting the property tax rate and reducing government spending.

Rochester Gets Anti-Lead Grant (2007-10-30)
$1.6 million from HUD helps push city's effort to eliminate childhood lead poisoning.

No Letup in GOP Opposition to Spitzer License Plan (2007-10-30)
Revised Spitzer drivers' license plan fails to pacify critics who held hearing in Rochester on Tuesday.

Police Investigate Gunshots Near Elementary School (2007-10-30)
Shots heard near east side Rochester school prompt lockdown.

Tedisco Pans Gov's License Plan (2007-10-29)
The Assembly Minority Leader says he still isn't satisfied with Governor Spitzer's updated driver's license plan for immigrants.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Sidney Farber (audio) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Sidney Farber. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Sidney Farber (video) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Sidney Farber. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Paul Irving (video) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Paul Irving. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Charles Crimi Jr. (audio) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Charles Crimi Jr.. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Joseph Nesser (audio) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Joseph Nesser. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Not Many Respond to Flu Clinics (2007-10-29)
U of R Nursing School flu clinics have given only half as much vaccine this year as last.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Charles Crimi Jr. (video) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Charles Crimi Jr.. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Horse Strikes Car, Killing 2 Passengers (2007-10-29)
Accident in Ontario County kills two passengers in car that struck a pair of loose horses. The horses also died.

Private Plane Goes Down Into Seneca Lake (2007-10-29)
A twin-engine plane on the way from Toronto makes an emergency water landing in Seneca Lake. Pilot escapes crash OK.

Teachers' Union Backs New Lawsuit (2007-10-29)
This time educators and taxpayers are suing over what they call a violation of the state's open meetings law.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Paul Irving (audio) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Paul Irving. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Joseph Nesser (video) (2007-10-29)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Joseph Nesser. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Mike Green (audio) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Mike Green. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Ted O'Brien (video) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Ted O'Brien. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI.

NTK - Need to Know: By The People (Part 1) (video) (2007-10-26)
Host Julie Philipp brings you highlights of By the People: Dialogues in Democracy deliberation day at RIT. Local citizens and leaders share experiences, opinions, and ideas as part of a national conversation regarding important issues. WXXI's focus in on healthcare. Part 1 focuses on the question, Who is most responsible for making Greater Rochester a healthier community?

NTK - Need to Know: By The People (Part 2) (audio) (2007-10-26)
Host Julie Philipp brings you highlights of By the People: Dialogues in Democracy deliberation day at RIT. Local citizens and leaders share experiences, opinions, and ideas as part of a national conversation regarding important issues. WXXI's focus in on healthcare. Part 2 focuses on the question, What would cause you to maintain a healthier lifestyle?

NTK - Need to Know: By The People (Part 3) (audio) (2007-10-26)
Host Julie Philipp brings you highlights of By the People: Dialogues in Democracy deliberation day at RIT. Local citizens and leaders share experiences, opinions, and ideas as part of a national conversation regarding important issues. WXXI's focus in on healthcare. Part 3 focuses on the question, Does government have a moral responsibility to provide Universal Health Coverage?

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Dan White (video) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Dan White. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Health Care Planners Look for Local Reforms (2007-10-26)
Planners from local health agencies and companies meet to look at ways of closing health care gaps, controlling prices in Rochester.

NTK - Need to Know: By The People (Part 1) (audio) (2007-10-26)
Host Julie Philipp brings you highlights of By the People: Dialogues in Democracy deliberation day at RIT. Local citizens and leaders share experiences, opinions, and ideas as part of a national conversation regarding important issues. WXXI's focus in on healthcare. Part 1 focuses on the question, Who is most responsible for making Greater Rochester a healthier community?

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Dan White (audio) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Dan White. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

NTK - Need to Know: By The People (Part 3) (video) (2007-10-26)
Host Julie Philipp brings you highlights of By the People: Dialogues in Democracy deliberation day at RIT. Local citizens and leaders share experiences, opinions, and ideas as part of a national conversation regarding important issues. WXXI's focus in on healthcare. Part 3 focuses on the question, Does government have a moral responsibility to provide Universal Health Coverage?

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Ted O'Brien (audio) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Ted O'Brien. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Steve Eckel (audio) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Steve Eckel. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Webster Tops to Close Doors (2007-10-26)
East side Tops Market wasn't included in deal selling chain to Morgan Stanley.

Rochester Episcopal Priest Elected Bishop (2007-10-26)
The Reverend Stephen Lane is named the next Episcopal Bishop of Maine.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Steve Eckel (video) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Steve Eckel. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Willie Lightfoot (audio) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Willie Lightfoot. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Willie Lightfoot (video) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Willie Lightfoot. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

NTK - Need to Know: By The People (Part 2) (video) (2007-10-26)
Host Julie Philipp brings you highlights of By the People: Dialogues in Democracy deliberation day at RIT. Local citizens and leaders share experiences, opinions, and ideas as part of a national conversation regarding important issues. WXXI's focus in on healthcare. Part 2 focuses on the question, What would cause you to maintain a healthier lifestyle?

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Mike Green (video) (2007-10-26)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Mike Green. Now in its ninth year, Candidate Free Air Time provides candidates in selected local races the opportunity to share their views with the Greater Rochester community through WXXI. And now you can see and hear all Candidate Free Air Time statements online as podcasts!

$7.1 Million Grant to URMC Will Help Fight Muscular Dystrophy (2007-10-25)
University of Rochester Medical Center announces a $7.1 million gift from a New York City developer will fund new research into Muscular Dystrophy.

Suburban Schools File Suit Against Sales Tax Intercept (2007-10-25)
Suburban school districts say their lawsuit against Monroe County may take a year or year-and-a-half to resolve.

Statewide Study of Elder Abuse Launched (2007-10-25)
Lifespan was involved in about 350 cases of elder abuse a year. And that doesn't count the number of cases handled by Monroe County Department of Social Services.

Democrats Charge FAIR Plan Hurts Suburban Taxpayers (2007-10-25)
Monroe County Legislature Democrats say town residents come up losers under plan to fund county Medicaid payment; Republicans say that's "100% wrong."

Session Ends Without Agreements (2007-10-24)
The legislative session held this week finished with no progress on major issues that were on the agenda, but with much discussion over Governor Eliot Spitzer's new driver's license plan for immigrants.

Extra Penny of Monroe County Sales Tax Reauthorized (2007-10-24)
The local revenue sharing plan that keeps Monroe County and the City of Rochester afloat financially has been renewed by the New York State Legislature.

Spencerport Student Diagnosed with "Superbug" (2007-10-24)
The district says the student has been under treatment and is not currently in school.

Melroy Rides Into Space (2007-10-23)
"Discovery" launched into orbit this morning, making Pittsford native Pamela Melroy the second woman to command a Space Shuttle.

Stabbing Victims Identified (2007-10-23)
Irondequoit stabbing victims were married couple and a non-related visitor.

Assembly Rejects Amendment to Rescind Spitzer's Driver's License Plan (2007-10-23)
Republicans in the Assembly tried unsuccessfully to get Majority Party Democrats to accept an amendment that would reverse Governor Eliot Spitzer's plan to issue driver's licenses to immigrants who lack social security numbers.

Significant drop in eligible children utilizing child care subsidies in Monroe County (2007-10-23)
There has been a drop in the number of eligible children who make use of child care subsidies in Monroe County.

Truck Driver Sought in Student Death (2007-10-23)
Livingston County Sheriff says white Peterbuilt tractor-trailer struck 20-year-old Kaitlin Anne Charity on I-390 over the weekend.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Vincent Esposito (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007

This Statement comes from Vincent Esposito.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Vincent Esposito (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007

This Statement comes from Vincent Esposito.

Senate Acts to Rescind Spitzer's Driver's License Plan (2007-10-22)
The one-house bill would reverse Governor Spitzer's order to issue driver's licenses to immigrants who lack social security numbers.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Anthony Daniele (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Anthony Daniele.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Dick Beebe (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Dick Beebe.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Carmen Gumina (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Carmen Gumina.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Dick Beebe (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Dick Beebe.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Todd Dunn (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Todd Dunn.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Sue Davis (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007

This Statement comes from Sue Davis.

Monroe County Undersheriff Quits (2007-10-22)
Undersheriff Dan Greene cites personal reasons for leaving department.

Anti-Lead Coalition Reports on Results (2007-10-22)
Coalition to eliminate childhood lead poisoning in Rochester says the number of children detected with lead poisoning has fallen roughly by half since 2000 -- but there's still a lot of work to be done.

Three Dead in Irondquoit Stabbing (2007-10-22)
Irondequoit Police investigate three deaths in an apparent domestic violence case.

NTK - The Business Section (Oct. 19) (audio) (2007-10-22)
Democrat and Chronicle Business Reporter Mary Chao discusses Governor Spitzer's plan to bring Paetec to Downtown Rochester, new development in Spencerport and other local business news.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Ted Nixon (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007

This Statement comes from Ted Nixon.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Anthony Daniele (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This statement comes from Anthony Daniele.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Ted Nixon (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007

This Statement comes from Ted Nixon.

Man Charged in Accidental Shooting (2007-10-22)
Felony charges are filed against a man who accidentally shot his girlfriend at a bar in Chili.

NTK - Focus on Healthcare: The Uninsured (audio) (2007-10-22)
This week, we continue our look at Healthcare in the Rochester area. Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks with Christine Wagner, Director of the St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center about the challenges facing the uninsured.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Doreen Brady-Levin (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's CCandidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Doreen Brady-Levin.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Doreen Brady-Levin (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Doreen Brady-Levin.

NTK - Governor Spitzer brings Paetec to Midtown (audio) (2007-10-22)
Governor Spitzer announced plans to bring Paetec's world headquarters to Downtown Rochester last week. Need to Know's Julie Philipp takes an in depth look at the project with Heidi Zimmer-Meyer from the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation.

NTK - The Business Section (Oct. 19) (video) (2007-10-22)
Democrat and Chronicle Business Reporter Mary Chao discusses Governor Spitzer's plan to bring Paetec to Downtown Rochester, new development in Spencerport and other local business news.

NTK - Governor Spitzer brings Paetec to Midtown (video) (2007-10-22)
Governor Spitzer announced plans to bring Paetec's world headquarters to Downtown Rochester last week. Need to Know's Julie Philipp takes an in depth look at the project with Heidi Zimmer-Meyer from the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Todd Dunn (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Todd Dunn.

NTK - Focus on Healthcare: The Uninsured (video) (2007-10-22)
This week, we continue our look at Healthcare in the Rochester area. Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks with Christine Wagner, Director of the St. Joseph's Neighborhood Center about the challenges facing the uninsured.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Sue Davis (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007

This Statement comes from Sue Davis.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Carmen Gumina (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Carmen Gumina.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Dave Malta (audio) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Dave Malta.

Candidate Free Air Time 2007: Dave Malta (video) (2007-10-22)
This statement is part of WXXI's Candidate Free Air Time 2007 This Statement comes from Dave Malta.

RIT Begins Study of Alternative Fuel Vehicles (2007-10-22)
Rochester Institute of Technology begins collecting data on how fuels like biodiesel work in the real world.

Colin Powell Calls "Open Society" Best U.S. Anti-Terrorism Weapon (2007-10-20)
Former U.S. Secretary of State speaks at University of Rochester Meliora Weekend; says drive for more domestic security can't be carried too far.

Rochester Says "Zero Tolerance" Funded Through End of Year (2007-10-19)
Mayor Robert Duffy says city has identified enough cuts to keep intensive police patrols funded; warns some cuts won't be popular.

Health Clinic Asks Governor to Restore Funding (2007-10-19)
A health care clinic for the poor, caught in the crossfire of a controvesial plan to give driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants, is pleading with Governor Spitzer to give the clinic it's funding back.

Rochester School Superintendent Forums Scheduled (2007-10-19)
October 29th marks first chance for Rochester residents to meet with a candidate for City School Superintendent.

Barilla-America Cuts Ribbon on Avon Pasta Plant (2007-10-19)
Barilla's second U.S. plant is expected to ship 100,000 tons of pasta a year by rail and truck.

AG Cuomo Warns Preferred Care, Other Insurers (2007-10-19)
NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is warning Preferred Care and two other insurance companies about rating doctors.

Mixed Media: Politics by Phone 10-17-07 (2007-10-18)
The next time you pick up the phone it could be a politician calling.

Greece Teacher Dies in Parkway Crash (2007-10-18)
Brian Harris crashed his pickup truck into a bridge abutment on the Lake Ontario State Parkway.

Analysts Say PAETEC Move May Inspire Other Firms (2007-10-18)
Long-time observers of the Rochester economy say other firms may follow PAETEC in building headquarters downtown.

Monroe County Lists November Flu Clinics (2007-10-18)
Monroe County November Flu Clinics are set; county health department says plenty of vaccine on hand this year.

U of R Medical Center Gives Rochester Man Artificial Heart (2007-10-18)
The Jarvik 2000 is the first artificial heart to be inserted inside the left ventricle -- the main pumping chamber of the heart. Rochester is one of the places giving the device its clinical trials.

Water Main Break Slows Elmwood Ave Traffic (2007-10-18)
Faulty valve caused water main to fail at Elmwood and South Plymouth Avenues.

West Side Rochester Park to get Safety Upgrade (2007-10-18)
Father Gary Tyman from Most Precious Blood Church says the park is a great example of people working together to make a difference.

City Hails Durand Eastman Success (2007-10-18)
62,000 swam at Durand Eastman Beach during Rochester's hot, dry summer.

Rochester Man Charged With Insurance Fraud (2007-10-17)
A Rochester man didn't want to burden his girlfriend with car payments while he was in prison -- so he engineered a scheme to report his car stolen,

Orleans Man Faces Animal Neglect Charges (2007-10-17)
Humane Society says 35 dogs were seized from an Orleans County man after they were found in conditions of neglect.

Monroe County Democrats Try YouTube (2007-10-17)
Monroe County's Democratic party is using the internet to criticize County Legislature Republicans. Democrats are trying to seize legislature majority from the GOP this year.

City Finds $500,000 For "Zero Tolerance" Patrols (2007-10-17)
Mayor Robert Duffy says $50,000 daily police overtime payments can't continue forever, but the city is finding ways to keep more officers on the streets permanently.

Grand Jury Declines Charges in Alleged Gay-Bashing (2007-10-17)
June 1st incident set off investigations after group said they were attacked by another group who shouted anti-gay slurs.

Operation Zero Tolerance Nets 437 Arrests (2007-10-17)
After 12 days, Operation Zero Tolerance is bringing "new aggressiveness" to Rochester policing.

International Canal Conference to Return to Rochester (2007-10-17)
Hundreds of delegates are coming from 20 different nations to a conference representing the world's waterways.

National Lacrosse League Folds (2007-10-17)
Rochester Knighthawks are league champs, but won't play in 2008.

Greece Group Sues Against Wal Mart Plans (2007-10-17)
Anti-Wal Mart group in the Town of Greece has sued the town and developers who want to put a super center at the old Northgate Plaza.

62% of Upstate Adults Overweight (2007-10-17)
Excellus Blue Cross - Blue Shield study finds more than 2,000,000 people fall into that category in upstate.

Struggling Rochester Neighborhood is New Focus for Habitat (2007-10-16)
A neighborhood with some of Rochester's highest poverty rates is starting to get a multi-year makeover.

Midtown to be Demolished for PAETEC Headquarters (2007-10-16)
The midcentury mall will be taken down to make way for a 21st century company.

Kodak Researcher to Enter Electronics Hall of Fame (2007-10-16)
Kodak's Steve Sasson developed first working digital camera in 1975.

Arrest Made in Crossing Guard Death (2007-10-16)
School #30 crossing guard was struck at Dewey Avenue and Bloss Street early Tuesday morning.

Buy it or Seize it: City Will Move Quickly to Acquire Midtown Site (2007-10-16)
City of Rochester readies an eminent domain procedure while also promising to negotiate with Blackacre Bridge, the bankrupt owners of Midtown Plaza.

From the Farm to the Table (2007-10-16)
Eating locally changes the economics of farming as it changes your health.

Rochester Neighborhood Improvement Program Ends in Gun Siezure (2007-10-16)
Program that works to catch code violations and improve child welfare in city neighborhoods ends with the seizure of 9 illegal guns in a house off Hayward Ave.

NTK - New York update with Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt (audio) (2007-10-15)
Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks with WXXI's Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt about some of the stories coming out of New York's Capitol, including SCHIP and Immigrants getting drivers licenses.

NTK - New York update with Albany Correspondent Karen DeWitt (video) (2007-10-15)
Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks with WXXI's Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt about some of the stories coming out of New York's Capitol, including SCHIP and Immigrants getting drivers licenses.

NTK - The Business Section (Oct. 12) (audio) (2007-10-15)
Democrat and Chronicle Business Reporter Matt Daneman discusses the sale of Tops markets, Governor Spitzer's Upstate Development Plan and other local business news.

NTK - The Business Section (Oct. 12) (video) (2007-10-15)
Democrat and Chronicle Business Reporter Matt Daneman discusses the sale of Tops markets, Governor Spitzer's Upstate Development Plan and other local business news.

NTK - Local Doctor featured in new PBS Documentary (audio) (2007-10-15)
The University of Rochester Medical Center is at the center of the universe when it comes to dealing with cardiac diseases and now it is getting some national recognition. Need to Know's Graham Jesmer talks with Dr. Arthur Moss about his role in The Mysterious Human heart and his work with Long QT syndrome.

NTK - Local Doctor featured in new PBS Documentary (video) (2007-10-15)
The University of Rochester Medical Center is at the center of the universe when it comes to dealing with cardiac diseases and now it is getting some national recognition. Need to Know's Graham Jesmer talks with Dr. Arthur Moss about his role in The Mysterious Human heart and his work with Long QT syndrome.

Governor to Bring Economic Development Ideas to Rochester (2007-10-15)
The governor's Buffalo speech last week talked about optics as Rochester's great strength. Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks says that may be a clue to what Governor Spitzer will talk about in Rochester on Tuesday.

Senate Grills DMV Commissioner over License Plan (2007-10-15)
DMV Commissioner David Swarts testfied and answered questions for over four hours Monday, but told Senators that Governor Spitzer intends to continue his plan to grant driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants.

Governor's Popularity Takes a Big Hit in Siena Poll (2007-10-15)
If the 2010 election were held today, a majority of New Yorkers polled said they'd vote for, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg over Governor Spitzer.

NTK - Conversation with Dr. Laura Shone (audio) (2007-10-15)
As the debate over the children's health insurance plan SCHIP continues, there is new research that says the New York State version of the program works. Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks with Dr. Laura Shone of the Golisano Children's Hospital about what that research is showing.

NTK - Conversation with Dr. Laura Shone (video) (2007-10-15)
As the debate over the children's health insurance plan SCHIP continues, there is new research that says the New York State version of the program works. Need to Know's Julie Philipp talks with Dr. Laura Shone of the Golisano Children's Hospital about what that research is showing.

Trooper Involved in Fatal Car Accident (2007-10-15)
A North Rose woman is killed and her son injured in a late-night accident in Wayne County.

MCC Holds Latino AIDS Awareness Event (2007-10-15)
People of color are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS, so a local community college is stepping up to provide education.

FTA Rules Against Rochester Schools (2007-10-12)
The Federal Transportation Administration says the Rochester bus service can no longer transport students to school.

RPD Investigates Shootings (2007-10-12)
Two men were shot and wounded in different incidents on city streets.

Kodak to End Relationship With Olympics (2007-10-12)
Kodak says it will sever a sponsorship agreement with the Olympic Games. Rochester company's relationship with the Olympics dates back to 1896.

Seneca County Investigators Sue Sheriff (2007-10-12)
Civil suit against Seneca County Sheriff and D.A. claims both were involved in a campaign to force two Seneca County investigators off the job.

UR School of Nursing announces flu clinic schedule (2007-10-12)
UR School of Nursing releases schedule of flu clinics.

Arrest Made in September House Party Murder (2007-10-12)
Police say arrest of second suspect closes the case of Raymundo Rodriguez, who was shot outside an after-hours house party.

Bruno, Spitzer Feud Continues (2007-10-11)
Senate Leader Bruno is angry over news that aides to Governor Spitzer and staff of the leader of the Senate Minority Party Democrats tried to send a letter to the IRS, saying Bruno should be investigated for failing to pay taxes on portions of trips he took on state aircraft. A spokeswoman for the governor says it was "appropriate" to discuss contacting the tax authorities.

Bishop Kearney sends student-journalists to shuttle launch (2007-10-11)
Bishop Kearney High School is sending four of student-journalists to cover this month's launch of the space shuttle

Ahold Announces Tops Markets Sale (2007-10-11)
Morgan Stanley Private Equity pays $310 million for western New York grocery chain.

Governor Launches Upstate Economic Development (2007-10-11)
Governor says "one size fits all" isn't good for upstate New York; each metro area needs its own individual plan.

Rochester Police Make Arrests in Slater Murder (2007-10-11)
Community Activist James Slater was killed last week while walking home from a neighborhood meeting.

Mixed Media: In the Bedroom 10-10-07 (2007-10-11)
Desperate radio programmers take a peek inside a key demographic's bedroom.

U of R Health Care Workers Ratify New Contract (2007-10-11)
Three year contract gives 3% annual raises; workers pick up bigger share of their health coverage.

Rochester Mayor Vows Extra Police Patrols Will Continue (2007-10-11)
Despite $350,000 per week cost, Mayor Robert Duffy says expanded police patrols are "what Rochester needs." He says they'll continue despite the cost.

Palumbo Steps Down as Minority Leader (2007-10-10)
Assistant minority leader Harry Bronson will take over for Palumbo.

Bike Group Wants Answers on Funding (2007-10-10)
A group that rehabilitates bicycles says they're not receiving promised funding from the city of Rochester.

Union Announces Tops Sale (2007-10-10)
The union says the chain has been sold to a Dutch firm, but management says that announcement is premature.

Enough Flu Vaccine Supply Expected (2007-10-10)
Medical professionals are predicting that the vaccine supply will hold up for the 2007-2008 flu season.

New Ethics Panel Meets (2007-10-10)
At the first meeting of the newly formed State Commission on Public Integrity, there was no mention of a probe the ethics panel is conducting into the actions of some of Governor Spitzer's top aides.

Rochester Hiring Freeze to Help Pay for Enhanced Police Patrols (2007-10-10)
Anti-street violence push is costing City of Rochester $50,000 per day in police overtime.

County Legislature Votes Against Spitzer License Plan (2007-10-10)
Republican majority on Monroe County Legislature adopts a measure barring illegal immigrants from getting a drivers license through the Monroe County Clerk's Office. Action could set up a lawsuit from the state.

Rochester Schools Announce 4 Superintendent Hopefuls (2007-10-10)
Reopening the search process yields two more finalists, making four prospects for the job of Rochester School Superintendent.

Civil Suit Filed in Off-Duty Deputy Crash (2007-10-10)
The family of Peter Volkmuth is suing a former Monroe County Sheriff's Deputy who was driving drunk when his truck pulled out in front of Volkmuth's motorcycle.

NTK - The Business Section (Oct. 5) (audio) (2007-10-09)
Democrat and Chronicle Business Reporter Matt Daneman discusses the new Excellus Healthy Choice plan, expansion at Strong Memorial Hospital and other local business news.

NTK - Arts Friday: E.E. Cummings secret paintings are preserved locally (audio) (2007-10-09)
E.E. Cummings was not only a poet but also a painter. WXXI's Brenda Tremblay uncovers the story behind these paintings, and their longtime home in Brockport.

NTK - Arts Friday: E.E. Cummings secret paintings are preserved locally (video) (2007-10-09)
E.E. Cummings was not only a poet but also a painter. WXXI's Brenda Tremblay uncovers the story behind these paintings, and their longtime home in Brockport.

Spitzer, Bruno Disagree on What the Public Wants (2007-10-09)
Governor Spitzer says the public wants to move on from stories about a scandal involving state troopers, Senate Leader Bruno says people want to see the governor testify under oath.

NTK - Finger Lakes Health System battles physician shortage (audio) (2007-10-0