We happened to be driving NB on 81 in Syracuse when the SB lanes were closed for . entrance at 81 also shut down temporarily.
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Jennifer Lewke
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National Murrow/Emmy Winning Investigative Reporter at , formerly /. Alum, #Syracuse Native. Jett and Jax’s mom
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Honored to get to share with you the story of how Steve Friday saved Joanne William’s life on Friday at the in Brockport. Please take 2 minutes to watch the video ❤️
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NEW: In a press release issued today (which appears to be in direct response to my stories last night) says it anticipates being back to a “steady state” later in 2023.
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Here’s the full story:
News10NBC Investigates: 7k RG&E bill turns into 8K bill credit which turns into a shut-off notice
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Family has auto-pay w/@RGandE, typically around $300/m. 3 days after Christmas, $7k automatically deducted. 52 calls later, RG&E admits fault and says it actually owes family 7K. Credits account, sends 7K check. Week later, guess what? Story at 6 on @news10nbc
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BREAKING WATCH --->>> Here is body worn camera video from the Dec. 10 incident with Macedon Police Chief Fabian Rivera. The restaurant manager told a sheriff's deputy the chief "told me he was going to shoot me a couple of times." Watch the full story on at 5.
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Family has auto-pay w/, typically around $300/m. 3 days after Christmas, $7k automatically deducted. 52 calls later, RG&E admits fault and says it actually owes family 7K. Credits account, sends 7K check. Week later, guess what? Story at 6 on
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UPDATE: tells me it is NOT currently disconnecting ANY residential customers and "these notices are procedural and enable the customer to apply for assistance"--More tonight on at 5pm.
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Despite promising not to charge late fees during this billing/customer service crisis, @RGandE is still threatening to turn off service to customers who they claim are behind. Check out this threat, sent to a #ROC woman who they claim they’re going to cut for owing a nickel. 
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UPDATE: Legal marijuana dispensary licenses still on hold in the #FLX region. A federal judge denied a motion from the NYS AG's office to alter an injunction preventing NYS from issuing licenses in 5 parts of NYS. Previous Coverage below:
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According to the consumer advocate at the , there are more than 150 people planning to speak during this first virtual hearing. They’re asking people to keep comments to about 3 mins per person.
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Virtual public hearings into and are TODAY. If you're interested in watching, the information on how to log in, is in the story below.
REMEMBER, will be her in #ROC one week from today for IN-PERSON hearings too.
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UPDATE: The steering wheel locks that was passing out are all GONE. They're hoping to get more from and are still waiting on the first shipment from . waiting on first shipments from both too.
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Hyundai steering wheel locks now available at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office Zone Substations. Help be part of the solution!
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You do NOT need to register for the IN-PERSON hearings that will be happening here in #ROC a week from tomorrow, you can just show up and testify.
Remember, they are at 1pm and 6pm at hall, in City Council Chambers.
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REMINDER: If you want to participate in tomorrow's virtual hearing abt @RGandE/@NYSEandG at 1pm, you need to register by noon TODAY. Go to: webex.com, click “Join A Meeting” and enter event number: 2343 229 4895. For the 6pm hearing, event number is 2333 158 8627
My youngest and I have been down for the count for days🤒 but today, we finally got outside for some fresh air and fun in the snow! Finally on the mend! See you tomorrow on
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Please welcome to ! You’ll see her anchoring our weekend newscasts and reporting during the week. Such a great addition to our team!
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This is my first time anchoring the 6pm and 11pm newscast @news10nbc. Hope to see you then.
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During her arraignment this morning, someone yelled “baby killer” from the gallery. The surviving child is now with a grandmother.
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According to new data released by , out of the 1.5 million New Yorkers who would have been eligible for student debt forgiveness under his plan, 998,000 applications were fully processed when the courts halted the program.
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The billing and customer service issues at continue. If you've been impacted, state regulators will be in #ROC two weeks from today and they want to hear from you:
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A NYS Supreme Court Judge has deemed the #COVID19 vaccine mandate for health care workers "null and void" saying and overstepped their authority by mandating a vaccine that’s not included in NYS Public Health Law. Today, I asked the Governor about it:
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. in #ROC today to talk about a state investment into removing lead paint in rental properties. She says 7K kids across NY were diagnosed with high lead levels last year alone. Points to local law in Rochester that has worked to lower levels by 85%.
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NEW: has set a date for its public hearing w/customers of . If you've experienced billing or customer service problems, you can speak directly w/regulators on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 1-3pm or 6-8pm at #ROC City Hall in Council Chambers.
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Victim in East End murder was found not guilty in 2015 Boys and Girls Club mass shooting
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The AFC defending champs are coming to our house. 
@CaesarsSports | #CINvsBUF
@CaesarsSports | #CINvsBUF
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NEW: The has reached an agreement with on a new 5 year contract. City says agreement includes wage increases, provisions to support officer wellness and increased flexibility to manage staffing shortages and officer discipline.
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Letter to families from the principal at Rush-Henrietta about another fight in the cafeteria today:
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It has been a week! Dental emergency, Husband Birthday, Son Birthday, Anchoring the 4, Reporting for the 5,6,7...soccer practice, basketball practice, school bday party... #Momlife is no joke! But we're almost there! Join me on at 4, 5 and 6 tonight!
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NEW: GM to invest $12 million in #ROC plant to support small block V-8 gas engine production and $56 million in battery cooling lines for EV products.
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So great to interview such fun and thoughtful students. Future leaders in their schools. ❤️
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ICYMI: "I'm hoping to learn that I can be a good person one day and bring my dreams come true." 3 - 6th grade students participate in @rocrestorative Circle Champions training @NorthridgeRoc @drpeluso @news10nbc @WHEC_JLewke bit.ly/3XLuNC8
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NYSP say they found 2 black powder long guns, a large amount of ammunition, a dagger, two stolen computers, and numerous IDs and credit cards in other people’s names while searching the home of Raymond Girard, the man charged w/threatening Monroe Co. Exec Adam Bello.
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Doing a little last minute shopping for his 3rd Birthday tomorrow! Had to make sure he has snacks for all his friends at school 😂
But seriously, how is my baby 3 years old already 🥹🥹
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As of today, ALL veterans experiencing an "acute suicidal crisis" are eligible for free emergency mental health services at VA & non-VA facilities. Veterans do not have to be enrolled in the VA system. No copays or fees.
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. is on vacation this week, so you're stuck with me on the 4pm for the next 5 days! Let's have some fun!
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Looks like our local healthcare systems (hospitals) are waiting for updated guidance from about what happens next. While hospitals in the #ROC region didn’t lose a devastating number of employees due to vaccine mandate, nursing homes did:
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. is following-up with the Gates Fire District today about its tax levy--which increased by 10.5% this year. More tonight on
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All the houses that are even numbered are in the Gates district. So on a $200K house, you’re paying $268 if you’re in the Chili Fire District. But the homes across the street are in the Gates Fire District, which means the bill for the fire department on a $200K house is $1,188 twitter.com/WHEC_JLewke/st…
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There are big mistakes on the tax bills for folks in Gates and parts of Chili. I'm impacted directly, so I recuse myself from the story but the investigative team is on it. The bad news, is the corrected bills will be even bigger:
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FAA has determined that the safety system affected by the overnight outage is fully restored, and the nationwide ground stop will be lifted effective immediately. I have directed an after-action process to determine root causes and recommend next steps.
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