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2 weeks ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A large number of first responders are on Park Lane near Corbett’s Glen Park in Penfield Wednesday night. A large portion of Park Lane is closed as fire crews line up down the street. Members of News 8 are on the scene and are working to learn more information. This is a developing story. You can check back here for updates.
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2 weeks ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher
Posted: Apr 9, 2025 / 03:23 PM EDT Updated: Apr 9, 2025 / 03:26 PM EDT ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police are searching for a man in the Genesee River near Andrews Street Bridge. According to RPD, officers responded to the area around 1:45 p.m. for the report of a man in the water who went under and has not resurfaced. The RPD SCUBA team is currently searching the river.
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2 weeks ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State lawmakers recently passed a third budget extender which runs through Wednesday, April 9, allowing government employees to still get paid. One major policy item still causing a hold up: the state’s discovery law. Last week, News8 explored why local District Attorneys are in favor of continued changes and now our news team is hearing from the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — New York State lawmakers recently passed a third budget extender which runs through Wednesday, April 9, allowing government employees to still get paid. One major policy item still causing a hold up: the state’s discovery law. Last week, News8 explored why local District Attorneys are in favor of continued changes and now our news team is hearing from the Monroe County Public Defender’s Office.
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2 weeks ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher |Adelisa Badzic
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Blackfriars Theatre has announced its line-up for the 76th season. Officials tell News 8 that the lineup features a mix of titles as it packs a punch, makes strong statements all while having an abundance of humor and spirit.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Blackfriars Theatre has announced its line-up for the 76th season. Officials tell News 8 that the lineup features a mix of titles as it packs a punch, makes strong statements all while having an abundance of humor and spirit.
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2 weeks ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies have made two arrests following an armed robbery at M&T Bank in Sweden. According to MCSO, deputies responded to the bank on Fourth Section Road in the Town of Sweden around 4:09 p.m. for the report of an armed robbery. Brockport Police and MCSO deputies quickly secured the scene, and two people were eventually arrested. MCSO Major Crimes Unit is currently leading the investigation, and evidence technicians are processing the scene.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies have made two arrests following an armed robbery at M&T Bank in Sweden. According to MCSO, deputies responded to the bank on Fourth Section Road in the Town of Sweden around 4:09 p.m. for the report of an armed robbery. Brockport Police and MCSO deputies quickly secured the scene, and two people were eventually arrested. MCSO Major Crimes Unit is currently leading the investigation, and evidence technicians are processing the scene.
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2 weeks ago | 
rochesterfirst.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local leaders are taking action after the county’s only 24/7 addiction treatment space, Open Access, was recently notified there would be no further federal support. It comes after a massive slash in funding to public health efforts and agencies across the country by the Trump Administration.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Damon Fletcher
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local leaders are taking action after the county’s only 24/7 addiction treatment space, Open Access, was recently notified there would be no further federal support. It comes after a massive slash in funding to public health efforts and agencies across the country by the Trump Administration.
