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ROCHESTER, NY (WSKG) – Already facing opposition from local municipalities and hundreds of businesses and property owners, a Houston company’s plans to store propane and natural gas in abandoned salt mines on the shore of Seneca Lake has been dealt another blow.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Reports of sexual abuse of individuals with disabilities in New York State funded and licensed facilities will now be investigated by a newly created response team.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Opponents of a proposed Finger Lakes waste-to-energy facility are increasing pressure on the New York State Legislature to pass legislation to ban the operation before the end of the legislative session next week.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – County health officials and a regional health planning agency are encouraging residents of the 9-county Finger Lakes region to share their personal health stories.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – New York is one of only 13 states where animal cruelty laws are not part of the penal code. That would change under a bill being considered in the state legislature.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Some local beekeepers are concerned about a bill making its way through the New York Legislature. It would require all beekeepers both commercial and hobbyist, to register with the state.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – The Citizens’ Climate Lobby is making progress in its efforts to get federal legislation introduced to mitigate the effects of climate change.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Increasing demand means another expansion for the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL). The Canandaigua-based facility is looking to hire another 30 to 50 people.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – For the 2018 spring commencement season, nearly 60% of speakers at the 25 schools with the largest endowments are women.
ROCHESTER, NY (WXXI) – Maybe you’ve seen it in your home; the oval-shaped brown marmorated stink bug. It’s hard shell looks like a shield. It gets its name from the strong scent it releases as a defense against predators. Some compare it to the aroma of cilantro.