Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today.
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A spotty shower can't be ruled out today along with some sun and a gusty breeze of 30 to 45 mph. Strongest gusts near Rochester and communities westward. Highs in the 40s to near 50.
It'll turn colder for Tuesday and Wednesday with scattered snow and rain showers. Highs in the 30s to near 40.
Thursday and Friday will bring dry weather along with a partly sunny sky. Highs will be about average for the season in the 40s.
Friday night through the weekend will bring off an on rounds of showers.
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Highs: 47 - 52 Lows: 32 - 35 Spotty shower |
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Around Rochester
1. New state legislation strengthens protections for abortion providers
Legislation S.4587/A.5285 enhances New York’s existing shield law by allowing medical providers to list only the dispensing health care practice’s address on prescription labels instead of their own name. It also states that pharmacies comply with a prescriber’s request to remove their name from prescriptions.
Advocates say they want the state to keep pushing for change and pass Daniel's Law, which would better treat people during these crises and potentially save lives.
The dismantling of the Department of Education is underway after President Donald Trump’s executive order earlier this week. Education officials and school boards are preparing to navigate new waters.
Around the Nation
1. Schumer says he won't step down as Senate Democratic leader despite government funding uproar
2. Experts say U.S. weather forecasts will worsen as DOGE cuts mean fewer balloon launches
3. Pope arrives home at Vatican after 5-week hospital stay to beat life-threatening bout of pneumonia
Adam Penale - Digital Producer
Adam Penale is a Niagara University graduate who has written for the Buffalo Bisons and the Niagara Gazette. He joined Spectrum News in 2020.
