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Gov. Cuomo: COVID-19 orange zone for parts of Rochester, Irondequoit, Brighton in Monroe County

Potential COVID-19 exposure being investigated at Merchants Grill in Rochester

Why support on Small Business Saturday is more important than ever

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine ‘highly effective’

Weather forecast: Classic November gray, chillier breezes today

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COVID-19 pandemic making for fewer Thanksgiving travelers

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338 new cases, 0 new COVID-19 deaths in Monroe County reported Sunday

Keeping Rochester’s ‘Nutcracker’ holiday tradition going

Health officials warn of potential COVID-19 exposure at Moose Lodge in Riga

Thanksgiving: From Pilgrims to parades, to dogs

Fire crews respond to building fire in East Rochester, 2 residents and cat escape safely

Hope Dealers provides free Thanksgiving meals for over 200 people

Multiple crews battled fire in Brockport

3 people hospitalized after multi-car crash on St. Paul Street

Woman recovering after stabbing on Rosewood Terrace

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Local Sports

Feldman’s Favorites: Week 11

Section V community rallies together to help almost 1,200 people have Thanksgiving meals

Hospital dedicates building wing to Josh Allen’s late grandmother, launches new fund

Section V basketball players pushing for a season this year

What went right, What went wrong: Bills at Cardinals

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National News

Man leaves $3,000 tip for a single beer as Cleveland restaurant closes for virus

Virus Today: 3rd vaccine shows promise, death toll soars

Despite Trump’s prod, Mich. to consider certifying Biden win

Hooked: Two college freshmen ditch school, go on nationwide fishing trip

15-year-old girl who beat cancer last summer dies of COVID-19

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State News

Gov. Cuomo receives Emmy Award for daily COVID-19 briefings

Despite COVID-19, Senator Schumer completes 22nd tour of all 62 New York counties

Lower demand for gas leads to drop in prices

New York Lottery reminding people to gift responsibly

Gov. Cuomo: COVID-19 orange zone for parts of Rochester, Irondequoit, Brighton in Monroe County

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International

Beppe Modenese, creator of Milan fashion system, dies at 90

Police detain people at Poland’s latest abortion protests

Shops, gyms to reopen in England under new COVID-19 plan

Belarus pensioners march demanding leader’s resignation

EU, UK still have ‘fundamental’ differences on trade talks

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Newsfeed Now

Newsfeed Now: First US COVID immunizations could arrive Dec. 12; 14-hour wait at new Colo. restaurant

Newsfeed Now: CDC recommends no travel for Thanksgiving; no COVID relief package before holiday

Newsfeed Now: Lawmakers look at COVID-19 vaccine distribution, 62-year-old Illinois woman gets pregnant

Newsfeed Now: Senator faces criticism for ballot discussion; Armless swimmer trains for Paralympics

Newsfeed Now: Feds prepare for mass COVID-19 vaccinations; AR officer saves 2 people, dog from fire

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Entertainment

New this week: ‘Saved by the Bell,’ Miley Cyrus & McCarthy

Reggaeton star Bad Bunny tests positive for coronavirus

In Italy, theater reopens in town devastated by COVID

Yusef Salaam writing memoir about his wrongful imprisonment

Make your pick: What’s the best Christmas movie ever made?

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