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Jessica Pegula visualizes winning first Grand Slam at 'favorite place to play'
Jessica Pegula reveals how she visualizes winning a Grand Slam and why she is embracing the grind ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Survey worker critically injured after being struck in New York work zone
A survey worker was flown to a hospital in critical condition after a pickup truck struck him in an active work zone.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Are you middle class in New York? Here's how much you need to make
New data reveals the income needed to be considered middle class in New York state and major cities like Buffalo.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
NY ranks among worst states for hospital patient experience
New York ranked third-worst in the nation for hospital patient experience in a new analysis of CMS patient satisfaction data from 134 hospitals.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, Aug. 15, drawing was an estimated $20 million with a cash option of $8.7 million, according to the Powerball website.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
3 NY state beaches closed because of harmful algae blooms. See the list
Three state park swimming beaches are closed because of harmful algae blooms.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Bills defensive tackle hit with three-game suspension
Defensive tackle Phidarian Mathis has violated the NFL's substance abuse policy and will serve a three-game suspension to start the season.
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The Dodo
Woman Abruptly Ends Call With Sister After Finding Hawk 'Hanging On For Dear Life’ Above Her
This past July, Nancy Nix was enjoying a walk near her home in New York when she noticed a hawk soaring through the sky.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
NY athletic club employee accused of hiding cameras in bathrooms; children among victims
Ryan Mack, 33, was arrested after investigators said he hid recording devices in bathrooms at a New York Athletic Club location. Police are seeking additional potential victims.
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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
4th defendant pleads guilty in Sam Nordquist murder case. What happens next?
Sage is the fourth of seven defendants to plead guilty in the case involving the torture and killing of 24-year-old Sam Nordquist.
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Variety
Afrobeats Superstar Ayra Starr on the Freedom She Felt Making ‘Starrgirl’: ‘I Kept Telling People, “Let Me Cook!”’
Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayra Starr is getting her hair blow-dried when she casually mentions that she has a plane to catch in an hour. It is less than 48 hours before release day, and our conversation has already been moved around to accommodate her recovery from surgery (the specific reason for which she has not […]
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