6+ hour, 34+ min ago  (189+ words) The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce and several local business leaders are backing Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposals on a climate law rollback as well as changes to cut auto insurance rates and environmental reviews of some housing projects. Hochul hasn't…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (632+ words) U.S. District Judge Frank Geraci has dismissed a court case filed by the U.S. Department of Justice against the city of Rochester over its sanctuary city policy. In his judgment, filed Thursday in federal court, Geraci argued the complaint filed by the…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (772+ words) School districts in New York are working to implement the state's cellphone ban policy by August 1st. School districts across the state have until August 1st to answer the call. That's when they are required to adopt a local policy on how…...

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (366+ words) State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball hopes the recent crackdown on illegal immigration will push Congress to revamp the federal Guest Worker program. New York's agriculture commissioner sees opportunity for positive change in immigration crackdown New York's top agriculture official sees…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago  (352+ words) Stephanie Woodward and Ryan Chalmers are getting national attention for raising five children, including triplets, while in wheelchairs. But they say parents with disabilities should not be considered remarkable. Local disability rights attorney and activist Stephanie Woodward and her family…...