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Rochester man accused of tracking, killing man on Hague Street, police say

Rochester man accused of tracking, killing man on Hague Street, police say

Troy Dukes, 33, is accused of following Ronald Leonard Jr. before opening fire on him outside a vacant home, according to Rochester police.
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Rochester households spend $575 a month on car bills

Rochester households spend $575 a month on car bills

Rochester households spend a median $575 a month on car loans and insurance. AAA says total new-vehicle costs approach $13,000 a year.
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Webster man charged with DWI after 2 women struck in Penfield

Webster man charged with DWI after 2 women struck in Penfield

Nicholas Decker, 36, faces three felony charges after two women were struck while crossing Bay Road Wednesday afternoon. One woman remains in critical condition.
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Starbucks to close about 250 stores. Some NY locations already announced

Starbucks to close about 250 stores. Some NY locations already announced

The coffee giant says about 250 underperforming locations will close this week. While the company has not released a full list, at least some New York stores have announced plans to shut down.
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Months after Nashville nightclub fire, its owner is charged with arson

Months after Nashville nightclub fire, its owner is charged with arson

A Nashville Fire Department investigator said two fires were set
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Rochester man, 28, stabbed to death inside home

Rochester man, 28, stabbed to death inside home

Dynell Babers-White was found stabbed inside a Roth Street home Monday night and later died at Strong Memorial Hospital.
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Rochester man convicted in 2025 shooting death, officer shootout

Rochester man convicted in 2025 shooting death, officer shootout

Edison Estremera-Cohen was convicted of murder, robbery and weapons charges in the 2025 death of David Vazquez. He also exchanged gunfire with Rochester police after the shooting.
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New York lacks affordable homes for lowest-income renters

New York lacks affordable homes for lowest-income renters

New York has just 35 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income renter households, a new report found.
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She stopped a gunman who injured 3 cops. Meet NY's Officer of the Year

She stopped a gunman who injured 3 cops. Meet NY's Officer of the Year

Rochester officer Nicole Amatore was honored for her actions in a December shootout that left three fellow officers wounded.
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Brothers convicted of killing Irondequoit family of four

Brothers convicted of killing Irondequoit family of four

Two juries convicted brothers Julio and Luis Soriano of murdering an Irondequoit couple and their two young children in 2024.
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Wilmington man charged with murder and robbery

Wilmington man charged with murder and robbery

A Wilmington man faces murder and robbery charges after allegedly killing the victim and stealing their iPhone, police say.
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New York named one of America's happiest states. See where it ranks

New York named one of America's happiest states. See where it ranks

A new study ranks New York among the 15 happiest states in the country, citing factors including emotional and physical well-being, work environment and community.