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NY whistleblowers fault plan to protect disabled - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Cuomo administration officials said they have already begun imposing changes, and the legislation will do more. Courtney Burke, head of the state agency responsible for the care of 126000 disabled New Yorkers, said recently she is trying to fire nearly ...
May 15, 2012


Deal to return escaped activist tests US-China ties - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
At no time did he request political asylum in the USA, said the officials, who spoke on background because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the matter. Chen later told the AP that he was warned by US diplomats that Chinese authorities ...
May 3, 2012


Report: Facebook IPO set for May 18 - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday that the social networking company is set to start its roadshow on Monday, according to people familiar with the matter. The roadshow, a series of meetings with prospective institutional investors, ...
May 2, 2012


Foreclosure shuts Stone Construction - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Even neighboring business owners are stumped by the sudden closure. “When you find out what happened you can tell me,” said one business owner who did not want to be identified because he had done business with the company.
March 9, 2012


Pressure on Europe grows at Mexico G-20 meeting - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
... will be discussed" at Saturday's meeting among finance ministers and central bankers. But one Canadian finance official, who was not authorized to speak on the record, said that "on the issues of IMF funding, I don't think we are near a consensus."
February 26, 2012


James Bradley indicted in fatal schoolyard crash - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Contacted at home, a woman who declined to give her name, but identified herself as Bradley's mother, said the news of his arrest was unexpected. "This came as a surprise to us today, we saw it on TV, I really don't know much about it," she said. ...
October 14, 2011


Rescuing a Rochester neighborhood - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Another neighborhood resident, who asked not to be identified, echoed Ayala. Years ago, a young man was fatally shot on the sidewalk in front of her home. She knew him and knew that he'd been trying to separate himself from a life of crime and gangs. ...
July 31, 2011


Buffalo Sabres take step toward buying Rochester Amerks - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Amerks owner Curt Styres wouldn't discuss reports that negotiations are underway with the Sabres, but a person close to the situation said that a nonbinding letter of intent for purchase is in place. A deal is not imminent, however. ...
May 18, 2011


Roles in aid of Monroe County Jail escape probed - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Police are investigating whether a Rochester lawyer helped two men break out of the Monroe County Jail by providing them with materials used for the escape, according to sources close to the investigation. Under scrutiny is 83-year-old lawyer Rudolph ...
May 18, 2011


Buffalo Sabres take step toward buying Rochester Amerks - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Amerks owner Curt Styres wouldn't discuss reports that negotiations are underway with the Sabres, but a person close to the situation said that a nonbiding letter of intent for purchase is in place. A deal is not imminent, however. ...
May 17, 2011


Report: Obama to Announce Bin Laden is Dead - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
May 1 (Bloomberg) -- Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden has been killed, President Barack Obama will announce this evening, an administration official said. Obama will deliver the news to the nation in an address from the White House this evening, ...
May 2, 2011


Hairzoo coming to Park Avenue neighborhood - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
A store employee who declined to be identified said the eateries are open for business and the owners are working on an agreement about the taxes. Hours at the stores are 7 am to 9:30 pm Monday through Friday, 8 am to 9 pm Saturday and 8 am to 8 pm ...
February 20, 2011


Rahn testifies he was trying to build 'total trust' with criminal - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Questioning Rahn, Randall highlighted that Spahn had refused to give his name when he called in the tip about Arena. The call did capture his home address, however, which is where Spahn called from.
February 18, 2011


Chad Rahn testifies he was trying to build 'total trust' with criminal - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Questioning Rahn, Randall highlighted that Spahn had refused to give his name when he called in the tip about Arena. The call did capture his home address, however, which is where Spahn called from.
February 18, 2011


Chad Rahn testifies he was trying to build 'total trust' with criminal - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Questioning Rahn, Randall highlighted that Spahn had refused to give his name when he called in the tip about Arena. The call did capture his home address, however, which is where Spahn called from.
February 18, 2011


Sources say Sabres sale imminent - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
A source close to the situation confirms to WGRZ-TV (NBC Channel 2 in Buffalo) Adam Benigni that the deal is done and the closing process is underway. ...
January 30, 2011


We'd like more of your ideas in new year - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Did he receive a tip from an anonymous source? How else would he know that David Damelio, director of the Greater Rochester International Airport, ...
January 1, 2011


Crime activist faces drug charges - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
... who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to speak about the details, or because they could be involved in a possible trial. ...
December 20, 2010


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