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Fatal Utica hit-and-run leaves detectives searching for white tractor-trailer

Detectives want to speak with driver of white tractor-trailer seen near fatal crash UTICA, NY — A 34-year-old Utica man has been identified as the victim of last Wednesday’s fatal hit-and-run on the Arterial at Burrstone Road while detectives continue…

Rochester grocery run turns into lottery payday at Tops Markets

One Saturday night ticket delivered the game’s top prize ROCHESTER, NY — A Saturday night TAKE 5 drawing put a Rochester supermarket in the lottery spotlight after a ticket sold at Tops Markets on Penfield Road hit the drawing’s top…

Buffalo grocery stop turns lucky as Tops sells winning lottery ticket

Union Road supermarket delivers Saturday’s midday score BUFFALO, NY — A trip to a Buffalo Tops Markets came with a lottery payoff after the Union Road supermarket sold the only top-prize TAKE…

Rochester lottery player scores lottery top prize on Buffalo Road

One ticket hit the top prize in the evening drawing ROCHESTER, NY — A stop at a Rochester Wegmans Kwik Fill delivered a top-prize lottery score after the store sold the only…

74-Year-Old Woman Approached on NYC Street—Then She’s Pushed

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — A 74-year-old woman was approached on a Brooklyn street in the middle of the afternoon. Moments later, she was pushed and fell to the ground, according to police. Now, authorities want the public’s help identifying the person wanted in connection with…

Photo Caption: Surveillance images released by the NYPD show the suspect wanted after a shooting in Brooklyn that injured a 7-year-old dog.

Dog Shot by Stray Bullet in Brooklyn

NYPD detectives are searching for a suspect after a stray bullet struck a 7-year-old dog during a shooting in Brooklyn. Police are asking the public to help identify the gunman.…