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Francis Wilkins

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Francis was born and raised in and around Webster, and now’s he covering local news and events for the city of Rochester and surrounding areas. He was educated at University of Rochester, and has previously reported for several local TV's and radio stations.

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Due to COVID report claims from nursing homes, Cuomo is being referred by the DOJ Due to COVID report claims from nursing homes, Cuomo is being referred by the DOJ
Local News20 hours ago

Due to COVID report claims from nursing homes, Cuomo is being referred by the DOJ

Albany, New York – Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has been formally referred to the Department of Justice by...

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In New York, a state program enables gamblers to choose to abstain from regulated gaming

Tyre, New York – In order to identify individuals who could have a gambling issue and link them to the...

Monroe Avenue businesses band together to find solutions for preventing crime Monroe Avenue businesses band together to find solutions for preventing crime
Local News3 days ago

Monroe Avenue businesses band together to find solutions for preventing crime

Rochester, New York – Businesses on Monroe Avenue say they’re tired of being the targets of criminal activity and are...

The Bills Block Party in the East End attracts a sizable crowd and attempts to boost the local scene The Bills Block Party in the East End attracts a sizable crowd and attempts to boost the local scene
Local News4 days ago

The Bills Block Party in the East End attracts a sizable crowd and attempts to boost the local scene

Rochester, New York – The East and Alex Association organized the Bills Block Party with the dual goals of attracting...

The people of Rochester take part in National Drug Take Back Day The people of Rochester take part in National Drug Take Back Day
Local News5 days ago

The people of Rochester take part in National Drug Take Back Day

Rochester, New York – The 27th National Drug Take Back Day was held on October 26, 2024. It was put...

Amid safety success, the East End event zone’s age limit was decreased Amid safety success, the East End event zone’s age limit was decreased
Local News6 days ago

Amid safety success, the East End event zone’s age limit was decreased

Rochester, New York – In an effort to attract more people to the East End on Saturday nights, the City...

The Community Traffic Safety Team is established in Monroe County The Community Traffic Safety Team is established in Monroe County
Local News7 days ago

The Community Traffic Safety Team is established in Monroe County

Rochester, New York – Monroe County is starting a first-of-its-kind traffic campaign Friday morning in observance of National Pedestrian Safety...

The owner of a cannabis shop in Canandaigua gets hit with a .5 million judgment by the NY attorney general The owner of a cannabis shop in Canandaigua gets hit with a .5 million judgment by the NY attorney general
Local News1 week ago

The owner of a cannabis shop in Canandaigua gets hit with a $9.5 million judgment by the NY attorney general

Canandaigua, New York – Attorney General Letitia James of New York has fined a local cannabis business $9.5 million for...

The George Eastman Award is accepted by Goldie Hawn The George Eastman Award is accepted by Goldie Hawn
Local News1 week ago

The George Eastman Award is accepted by Goldie Hawn

Rochester, New York – When Goldie Hawn won the George Eastman Award Tuesday night in Rochester, a Hollywood legend was...

Supporters say enshrine rights; opponents say more details needed Supporters say enshrine rights; opponents say more details needed
Local News1 week ago

Supporters say enshrine rights; opponents say more details needed

Rochester, New York – This election cycle, Proposition 1 is on your ballot. The same is true for opposition when...