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1 week ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright
Two weeks after a 5-year-old boy disappeared after accidentally falling over an Andrews Street bridge railing into the Genesee River in Rochester, the search continued this weekend for the child’s body. Zy-Jae St. Pierre’s grandmother, Latoraya Brian, continued her relentless search, this time by boat. "My hope today is for me to get some kind of closure," she said. "And I need that closure. I want to find my grandson.
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2 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The legislation allowing those with terminal illnesses to medically end their own lives has one more hurdle to pass before becoming law in New York state. One woman who’s been advocating for its passage for more than a decade, after her family endured its own experience with Medical Aid in Dying, is speaking out. What You Need To KnowA relative of a Medical Aid in Dying patient is speaking out as legislation awaits Gov.
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3 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Based on voting at the polls, communities across upstate New York believe there is a need for police oversight. However, there is debate about how much authority the oversight committees should have. “People want to ensure that there's accountability and transparency," said Lesli Myers-Small, executive director of the Rochester Police Accountability Board.
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3 weeks ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans said Monday that the city is moving to dismiss the lawsuit the Department of Justice filed against Rochester over its decades-old sanctuary city policy. The suit, in April, stems from an incident in March when Rochester police officers assisted federal agents in detaining three people during a traffic stop.
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1 month ago |
spectrumlocalnews.com | Wendy Wright
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Police officers who have died in the line of duty are being honored across the country this week as part of National Police Week. Members of law enforcement and family members are gathering for ceremonies to recognize their fallen loved ones. What You Need To KnowPolice officers who have died in the line of duty are being honored across the country this week as part of National Police WeekNational Police Week was established in 1962 by President John F.
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Dive team is the same Scuba rescue team that has been searching for 5-year-old Ty’Jae. Officials on-scene say this is NOT the same person. @SPECNews1ROC
Happening now! Call for the Rochester fire department involving the water rescue truck near the Ford St., Bridge in the river https://t.co/UJRxypY2Dz
Major development in the horrific case involving last summer’s murder of an Irondequoit family of 4. U.S. Marshals have arrested the 2nd suspect in the Dominican Republic - Luis F. Soriano. His brother is also accused in the killings and was previously arrested. @SPECNews1ROC https://t.co/wV9Kp65KJy
RPD is calling on boaters, fishermen, or anyone else around the Genesee River north of downtown to keep an eye out for 5 year old Zy-Jae St. Pierre. He fell from the Andrews St bridge Sunday. The recovery efforts continue. Photos courtesy his aunt and RPD. @SPECNews1ROC https://t.co/w2JsScRsAw
