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Rochester, New York is located in Monroe County. Zip codes in Rochester, NY include 14652, 14621, and 14609. The median home price in Rochester is $60,000 which is roughly $42/per square foot. More Rochester information.

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1 hr ago | WHEC-TV Rochester

Rochester veterans honored

Honoring veterans in Rochester was the goal of one event Wednesday night. It was held at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Corn Hill.

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3 hrs ago | Examiner.com

Start your summer with a bang this Memorial Day weekend in Rochester NY

Start your summer with a bang this Memorial Day weekend in Rochester NY. Memorial Day is a day to remember those who have died serving our country, and the official start to summer fun .

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4 hrs ago | WGRZ-TV Buffalo

Soft-Money Contributions on the Rise in New York

Contributions to New York's limitless campaign accounts soared 24 percent over six years, jumping to a total of $87 million, a report Tuesday found.

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Wed May 22, 2013

13WHAM

Scerbo & Merkel Trial: Juries Hear Recorded Phone Calls

Rochester, N.Y. -- Jurors in the trial of Megan Merkel and Mark Scerbo heard some recorded phone calls in court on Wednesday.

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WHEC-TV Rochester

High-end Canadian suit maker in negotiations to purchase Hickey Freeman

A high-end Canadian suit maker is in negotiations to purchase Hickey Freeman. The pending deal with Samuelsohn would keep Hickey Freeman in Rochester and would preserve jobs, plus potentially adding new ones.

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WHEC-TV Rochester

Thunderstorms moving through the Rochester area

Stay tuned to News10NBC for the latest on any thunderstorms that do develop this afternoon and for the latest on your holiday weekend.

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WHEC-TV Rochester

Two Monroe Co. probation officers shot at on Jay Street

Two Monroe County probation officers were shot at on Tuesday night while performing a routine check on criminal offenders.

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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

On this day in history: 'Hillside Strangler' from Rochester is born

Today is May 22. On this day in 1951, Kenneth Bianchi, one of the "Hillside Stranglers" was born in Rochester.

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WRMM-FM Rochester

Fashion Forward

A mother of three beautiful daughters, Joan hails from the Finger Lakes area. A true "Rochesterian" for 28 years, Joan has come from in front of the camera lens to behind the scenes and has been painting Upstate N.Y. woman more beautiful for more than a decade.

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The Pilot

Curtiss Was the Handiest Man in Early Aviation

Though he was very good at school, as soon as he completed the eighth grade Glenn Hammond Curtiss was hard at work for the Eastman Dry Plate and Film Co.

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RochesterHomepage.net

Photo exhibition highlights Jazz Festival

A new exhibit of photos from the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival through the years is set to go on display at the Center at High Falls Fine Art Gallery.

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Tue May 21, 2013

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107 Room Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/Pittsford Opens

Operated and managed by affiliates of Widewaters Hotels, LCC, the Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/ Pittsford's proximity to Greater Rochester International Airport, the University of Rochester, the Finger Lake Casino and Ravenwood Golf Course make it the ideal place for business, leisure, and stud "At just 17 miles from the airport, within a 15 mile ... (more)

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RochesterHomepage.net

Rochester Firefighter To Run For School Board

A Rochester firefighter is ready to take on the city's education system. Ernest Flagler announced his candidacy for Rochester City School Board Monday at the Lincoln Branch Library on Joseph Avenue.

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WHAM-AM Rochester

East End Music Festival Is Back

Rochester, NY In an announcement made on WHAM 1180 Tuesday Morning, organizer John Hutchins says that the East End Music Festival is on.

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Fox Sports

OLB Nicholas Eyeing Rutgers Camp

Irondequoit High outside linebacker Myles Nicholas holds two offers and is set to camp at Rutgers in hopes of earning a third.

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13WHAM

Waste Watch: TSA Wastes Money Storing Equipment

Rochester, N.Y. - The next time you're waiting in the security line at a crowded airport consider this: instead of being in use, thousands of security scanners and other devices worth $185 million dollars are sitting in a warehouse in Texas.

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13WHAM

Emily Good Running For Monroe County Sheriff

Rochester, N.Y. - A community activist who once faced charges for filming Rochester Police Officers during a traffic stop is running for Monroe County Sheriff' In an announcement from the Green Party, Good said she pledges to target the causes of violence, and to oversee a department that is both transparent and accountable.

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Mon May 20, 2013

13WHAM

Grandmother Struck During Drive-By Shooting

It was around 4 p.m. on Sunday when the sound of shots being fired echoed up Child Street in Rochester.

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WHEC-TV Rochester

Survey: Rochester's free summer meal program for kids underused

The end of the school year is approaching but that doesn't mean the end of free meals for children who need them, including in Rochester.

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13WHAM

One Person Shot On Rochester's West Side

Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester Police are investigating a shooting that happened on the west side of the city Monday afternoon.

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