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Mayor Gives New Details on School Takeover Plan

Mayor Bob Duffy's plan to take control of city schools outlines the plan for improving conditions within the first two years of a proposed five year trial period.

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Strange Twist in Stem Cell Research

Some stem cell lines allowed for use in research under the Bush administration are now off limits to researchers under a policy set up by President Obama.

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Chicken Wing Landmark Deals with Higher Prices

A dramatic rise in the price of chicken wings is creating a new challenge for restaurants, including the one that started it all: the original Anchor Bar in Buffalo.

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Learning About The Women's Rights Movement

A new film about a unique way some young women learned about the history of the women's rights movement will debut on WXXI-TV.

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Local Governments Consider Consolidation

A difficult economy, budget woes and pressure from taxpayers are leading some local communities to look at conslidation or in some cases dissolution of local government.

 

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After Massa: Republicans on Ethics Offensive

The troubles of Eric Massa have become ammunition for the Republicans in Congress bashing Democrats over ethics concerns.

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Maggie Brooks Will Not Run for Congress

Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks says she will not seek election to replace Eric Massa in the 29th Congresssional District.

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Republicans Target "Slaughter Solution"

Local Congresswoman Louise Slaughter's name is being brought up at the center of a new controversy about the passage of health care reform.

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Cuomo Appoints Independent Counsel to Investigate Paterson

NY Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has appointed Former Chief Judge Judith Kaye as independent counsel in the investigation of Governor David Paterson.

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Brizard's Sweeping Changes Outlined

Rochester City School Superintendent Jean-Claude Brizard presented his plan to reconfigure schools to the school board.

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WXXI to Televise Forum on Mayoral Control

WXXI will host a live televised forum Thursday, April 1 at 8:00pm on Mayor Robert Duffy's proposal to take over control of Rochester City Schools.

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Massa Takes to National Airwaves Amid Allegations

Former Congressman Eric Massa says his behavior was taken out of context and that he was targeted by the Democratic leadership because of his opposition to the health care bill.

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High School Graduation Rates Announced

The New York State Education Department released its report on High School Graduation Rates locally.

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Mayor Duffy on 1370 Connection

Mayor Bob Duffy spoke with WXXI's Bob Smith about high school graduation rates, his Mayoral Control proposal, and concerns about the state budget.

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New Poll Coming on Mayoral Control of RCSD

The Center for Governmental Research will conduct a survey of 2,000 Rochester residents to get their opinions on the possibility of Mayor Duffy taking control of Rochester City Schools.

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