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Anthony Love found guilty of manslaughter in death of 3-year old child

Farewell to The Bayside Pub, a community staple for nearly 40 years

RCSD implementing 'test to stay' policy

Elderly woman killed by car backing out of Brighton driveway in ‘tragic accident’

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Rochester police recover ghost gun after traffic stop for driver with suspended license

Rochester hazmat team responds to unstable chemical at Bausch and Lomb

Free at-home COVID-19 tests available for Wayne County residents Saturday

Songs from Studio B: Boy Jr.

High School Huddle: Big upsets in basketball, amazing hockey saves, wrestling team championships

AJ and Carl preview the Far West Regionals

Lawsuit claims disabled Elmira High School student raped, impregnated on school grounds

900 new COVID-19 cases in Monroe County, 716 regional hospitalizations

Greece Ridge Malls get a new restaurant, Taichi Iron BBQ Grill & Bar

Biden reaffirms pledge to nominate first Black woman to Supreme Court

Bills QB Josh Allen declines to be an alternate in the Pro Bowl

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Local Sports

Ellie Bergin’s 27 points pushes Sutherland past Thomas

Ellie Bergin leads the way with 27 points to help Sutherland take down Thomas 52-50

Elite save highlights this week’s Section V Best

Schroeder and McQuaid hockey play to hard-fought tie

High School Huddle: Big upsets in basketball, amazing hockey saves, wrestling team championships

Bills QB Josh Allen declines to be an alternate in the Pro Bowl

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National News

Ex-cop’s trial for Taylor raid offers new chance for justice

Man executed for 1996 killing after Supreme Court clears way

NYC gives final salute to slain NYPD officer

US judge may suspend mustang roundup in Nevada; suit pending

LA, NYC killings spark anger, raise risk for homeless people

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New York State

Lawsuit claims disabled Elmira High School student raped, impregnated on school grounds

New York AG: No basis for Trump’s lawsuit challenging probe

NYS rolls out new Interstate Task Force on Illegal Guns: Law enforcement say the issue starts with bail reform

American Lung Association's "State of Tobacco Control" Report grades New York

Yolanda Vega retires from New York Lottery

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International

Old grievances haunt Portugal’s vote: low pay, stagnation

Rwanda to reopen its Uganda border, ending a tense standoff

Hong Kong cuts foreign arrival quarantine from 21 to 14 days

N. Korea confirms missile tests as Kim visits munitions site

Burkina Faso’s junta leader promises security, order

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Digital Exclusives

Songs from Studio B: Boy Jr.

What’s Good: January 26, 2022

Rochester man makes igloo with TV, space heater, bed in backyard

‘Nobody’s Dreamboat’: Iconic 1977 record by Medina-native Zilch Fletcher now on digital

What’s Good: January 19, 2022

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Entertainment

Family says lax security allowed killing of rapper Drakeo

Major guilds announce film nominees, clarifying Oscar field

Jussie Smollett to be sentenced March 10 for lying to police

Ruhle replaces Williams on MSNBC; ‘Morning Joe’ expanded

Justin Bieber, Olivia Rodrigo lead iHeartRadio nominations

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