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Rochester, N.Y. - If you live in Monroe County, get ready to shell out some more money on your cell phone payments. On Tuesday, Monroe County voted to approve a thirty cent surcharge to help fund the 911 Emergency Communication Operation Center.  «Full Post»

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Rochester, N.Y. -- Church members at Hope Christian Fellowship are trying to repair damage left after a thief stole part of an air conditioner from outside of the church. At about 3 a.m. Friday morning, a man caught on surveillance video, can be s  «Full Post»

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Seven people were killed and at least 41 others were shot in violence that plagued Chicago over Father's Day weekend. Six of the fatalities and 13 other shootings occurred overnight Saturday leading into Father's Day, including the fatal shooting of  «Full Post»

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A new study says intense rivalry could be a precursor to mental health problems. Researchers at the University of New Hampshire found bullying that takes place between brothers and sisters can cause as much mental distress as bullying done by othe  «Full Post»

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State lawmakers say a proposed ban on novelty lighters could be signed into law this week. The lighters are shaped like cartoon characters, some even play music or shine lights. News10NBC reported in January that lawmakers were concerned about  «Full Post»

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Apple may be considering new colors and screen sizes for iPhones. Reuters, citing multiple sources from Apple suppliers, reports Apple may produce an iPhone with a 4.7-inch screen and one with a 5.7-inch display. That would put Apple on par wit  «Full Post»

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Clyde, N.Y. --- A Wayne County man is now facing four charges for Endangering the Welfare of a Child after he interrupted an act of vandalism at a home he was renovating for his father-in-law. The incident unfolded around 9 p.m. Saturday when Jes  «Full Post»

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Rochester, N.Y. - Rochester Police are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday night on Portland Ave. Police say two males, ages 16 and 24 were walking in the area of 299 Portland Ave. around 11:30 p.m. when they heard gunshots and realize  «Full Post»

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Police are asking residents in an area in Phelps to stay indoors as they search for suspects from Geneva. In a press conference around 6:30 p.m. Ontario County Sheriff's deputies say they responded to a call for shots fired on East North Street in G  «Full Post»

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Colorado Springs, Colo. (AP) � Residents are anxious to return to the scene of Colorado's most destructive wildfire, but authorities say it's still not safe. Fire crews were putting out hot spots Sunday to prevent flare ups in heavily wooded Bla  «Full Post»

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The number of young Americans who are living without credit cards has doubled since the recession, according to new research. About 16% of consumers ages 18 to 29 didn't have a single credit card by the end of 2012 -- up from 8% in 2007, according t  «Full Post»

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George Zimmerman's father thought it was a great idea to release a little e-book giving his opinions on the Trayvon Martin shooting death case against his son and it isn't pretty. According to Think Progress: As the murder trial for George Zim  «Full Post»

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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Reality television star Kim Kardashian gave birth to a girl fathered by rapper Kanye West, celebrity magazines People and Us Weekly reported Saturday. Each magazine posted a story on its website citing an unnamed source in co  «Full Post»

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2 Chainz is lucky to be alive ... and in his first interview since he was robbed at gunpoint, not only does he say he was he shot at, he says he ended up with bullet fragments IN HIS HAIR. The rapper went on Atlanta radio station Hot 107.9 to give  «Full Post»

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - Former Gov. Mario Cuomo's portrait is being hung in New York's Capitol, where he was a top national political figure for over a decade. The Democrat was governor from 1983 to 1994. Cuomo's portrait is being hung Saturday in  «Full Post»

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Gates, N.Y. � Three teens have been arrested for allegedly stealing and crashing a Wegmans truck early Friday morning, according to Gates police. Authorities say Taire Ryan, 16, of Chili, Jordan Murray, 18, of Spencerport, and Treyvon Murphy, 18  «Full Post»

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A California man originally from Rochester was stopped by TSA agents at the Greater Rochester International Airport Wednesday after agents say they found a hand grenade inside his checked baggage. A TSA explosive expert determined that the grenade h  «Full Post»

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The Rochester man convicted of killing an East High School student was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Thursday morning. Devonte Lively, 21, was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Larie Butler, 17. Lively killed Butler i  «Full Post»

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Rochester, N.Y. - In effort to provide students with more healthy meal options, the Rochester City School District offered taste tests to students and parents Thursday. At School No. 19, taste testers sampled three new items: grilled chicken sandw  «Full Post»

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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) - The officer who handled sexual assault claims for a New York Air National Guard airlift wing says the unit has promoted abusers instead of punishing them. Retired Lt. Col. Sharon Dwyer Stepp's claims are made in a letter she se  «Full Post»

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Rochester, N.Y. - The City of Rochester's Arson Task Force charged a Rochester woman Thursday with two felonies and a misdemeanor stemming from an incident June 1. Authorities say Lanisha Tashaye Harris, 27, used an ignitable fluid to intentionall  «Full Post»

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Greece, N.Y. - In an attempt to reach a compromise Thursday, the International Joint Commission (IJC) released modifications to its plan to return Lake Ontario's water to its natural fluctuations. For the past 50 years, the water levels in Lake On  «Full Post»

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Henrietta, N.Y. - Senator Chuck Schumer is asking colleges and universities in New York, both public and private, to do more to cut down on the improper use of Adderall and similar drugs. He said up to a third of all college students use prescript  «Full Post»

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The Rochester man convicted of killing an East High School student was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Thursday morning. Devonte Lively, 21, was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Larie Butler, 17. Lively killed Butler i  «Full Post»

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San Francisco (AP) -- Top prosecutors in New York and San Francicso are set to announce the formation of a nationwide initiative and coalition of police, prosecutors and other officials in an attempt to stop a surge in smartphone thefts. Officials  «Full Post»