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New License Plate Unveiled for New York

State leaders unveiled the new gold and blue license plate Tuesday. The Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing the new plates for registration renewals that expire in May 2010. Drivers will have to pay a $25 plate fee for cars and $12.50 for motorcycles.

Paterson Paints Grim Picture of N.Y. Budget Crisis

New York Gov. David A. Paterson took the rare step Monday afternoon of addressing a joint session of the Legislature during its traditional off-season and used the speech to underscore the increasing grimness of New York's financial outlook. Mr.

New York Water Bottle Deposit Begins

As the first stores started implementing New York state's new 5-cent deposit for some bottled water Saturday morning, local retailers said they heard little grumbling from customers.

State Police Launching Thruway Pumpkin Patrols

The New York State Police Thruway detail is launching its annual "Pumpkin Patrols" aimed at preventing dangerous Halloween pranks along the 641-mile highway system.

Design Plans for Midtown Tower

Rochester's Midtown Tower will be a place to live and work. We'll learn more about the vision and the design for the structure Monday Morning.

Voice of the Voter Poll 2009

The Voice of the Voter project has released the results of its annual voter poll assessing opinions of local, state, and national issues. Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C. interviewed 500 likely voters in Monroe County between September 23-25, 2009.

Anchor Bar, Wings and a Prayer

Much like someone who hasn't read the book before seeing movie, I went into the new Anchor Bar on East Avenue with no preconceived notions or expectations of what it should be.

EAST END: A little too much night music?

Alexander Street has changed dramatically since the 1980's, when the Rio Bamba, the Old Toad, and Lloyd's Bar and Grille were about the extent of the strip's nightlife.

Establishing Artistic Routes - Interview with Shawn Dunwoody

A lot of artists are closet good Samaritans- meaning they would share their talents if the opportunity came to them.

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New Research Suggests The "Broken Windows" Theory Of Crime Has Merit

Many cities and communities around the world now try to get on top of anti-social behaviour as a way of deterring crime.

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