Former Victor resident releasing first EP

Kristopher Houck has released the first two tracks of his upcoming EP, 'Liar.'

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How to make a vaccine appointment in Monroe County

Latest updates on the COVID pandemic in Rochester, Monroe County and NY's Finger Lake region, including vaccine availability and new cases.

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Restaurants outside New York City can go to 75% capacity. Here’s when

Restaurants in New York will soon be able to have more diners.

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Primary elections: The races to watch in Rochester

The June 22 primaries are a bellwether of the General Election in November.

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NY Senate leader calls on Cuomo to resign

NY Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, said Cuomo should resign, while Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, D-Bronx, said he should strongly consider it.

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Greece Arcadia football: Top players, schedule

All eyes will be on Arcadia's junior quarterback Shonitsky this season.

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Hilton football: Top players, schedule, what you need to know

The Cadets hope to establish themselves in Class AA.

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Duchess Meghan tells Oprah she considered suicide

Duchess Meghan revealed her new baby's gender, an early secret wedding and suicidal thoughts in an explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey.

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Monroe County’s weekly COVID updates will now be simulcast in Spanish

Nearly a year into the pandemic, Monroe County's weekly COVID updates will now be simulcast in Spanish, aiming to bridge the gap in urgent pandemic information.

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19th Ward’s Sojourner House may have new mission

A 19th Ward home that served as a convent for decades is targeted to provide transitional housing for men who are homeless after their incarceration.

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See this ‘love street’ in Irondequoit

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How can the Rangers acquire Jack Eichel? We break it down

For the past week, Jack Eichel has been one of the hottest topics surrounding the New York Rangers.

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Cuomo complained others politicized COVID. Now he’s accused of the same

Before Cuomo and aides were accused of downplaying nursing home deaths for political gain, he warned others about the risk of 'politics of denial'

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New York group going door-to-door for COVID vaccine

After a year of coronavirus, vulnerable communities and medical officials are in a dash to fill vaccination gaps.

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Hornell football: Top players, schedule, what you need to know

The Hornell Red Raiders look to return to winning football in 2021.

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Our View: Why Gov. Cuomo needs to resign

It is best for New Yorkers, for good governance and for the dignity of women everywhere, that Gov. Andrew Cuomo resign.

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Engine 14 Brewery coming to Naples

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UPrep football: Top players, schedule, what you need to know

UPrep has a new coach but expects to continue forward after last season's appearance in sectionals.

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Video shows RPD officer pepper-spraying Black mom with toddler

The incident occurred less than a month after another involving a 9-year-old girl garnered international attention.

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Mass vaccination site to open in Batavia. The latest

The total number of COVID cases to date is 52,000 people.

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Judge: Prude grand jury records should be unsealed for ‘transparency’

A county judge who ordered the release of grand jury records in the death of Daniel Prude ruled that "the public needs to know what evidence was presented."

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Judge denies hit man Taddeo’s bid for early release

A federal judge has denied mobster hitman Dominic Taddeo's bid for compassionate release.

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Presidential historian and Twitter fixture Beschloss to give talk, via Zoom, at UR

Also a best-selling author, Michael Beschloss will share his thoughts on what makes a great U.S. president.

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A smaller Lilac Festival in May? Organizers considering all options

Festival organizers remain optimistic this year's event will take place?¡ª but most likely in a scaled back format.

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NY Senate Leader: Any more accusers and Cuomo should resign

The state Senate's powerful Democratic leader made it clear Thursday night: One more accuser, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo should leave office.

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Top performances at indoor track championships

Top performers at Section V Class A1 Championships, one of the meets revamped because of coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID-19 cases in nearby upstate counties

Here are the latest numbers from western New York counties about the coronavirus pandemic.

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Photos: Section V Indoor Track Championships

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Democrats face pressure to weigh in on Cuomo. Here’s why

Democrats in New York face pressure to call for Cuomo's resignation or fear facing primaries from those who want Cuomo gone.

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Section V football previews: Top players, schedules for this unusual season

The season is fast approaching and the Democrat and Chronicle staff is hard at work getting you ready with insight on players and teams in Section V.

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Rush-Henrietta football: Schedule, top players

Royal Comets hope to streak forward In Section V Class AA football.

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Cuomo scandal follows pattern for NY, NJ governors

Like a toxic Ping Pong ball, career-threatening scandal has bounced between the governors of New Jersey and New York for two decades.

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Schumer, Gillibrand called for Cuomo investigation, not resignation

In 2017, the New Yorker senators?were the first and last Senate voices calling for Franken to resign, with Gillibrand out front with a public statement and Schumer working the phones on what would be Franken's last full day in office.

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COVID deaths, cases plunge at NY nursing homes

COVID deaths in NY nursing homes dropped more than 50% amid debate over easing restrictions at long-term care facilities hit hardest by coronavirus.

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Victor elections expected to draw large turnout

Six candidates will compete for three open village seats in the election on March 16.

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Woman killed in crash involving garbage truck identified

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

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How women in local craft beer industry are making a difference

Women in craft beer industry to hold Female Brew Day on Monday.

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HS senior celebrates track title, basketball heroics and 18th birthday on same day

Midlakes senior Cara Walker will end up playing five high school sports in one school year.

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Greece Athena football: Top players, schedule, what you need to know

With plenty of experience returning, Greece Athena football's prospects for the 2021 spring season are bright

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UR donor¡¯s memoir: ‘I lived the American dream’

Ed Hajim, a 1958 University of Rochester graduate who did very well on Wall Street, had an early life full of struggles few knew about.

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