Meaghan M. McDermott
Rochester D and C
Rochester, NY, United States
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Comedian Jim Gaffigan opts for the original and only true Garbage Plate
Jim Gaffigan opted for the original and only true Garbage Plate on Friday. → Read More
Nearly four years after India Cummings died, two lawsuits and a state AG probe continue
Nearly four years after India Cummings died, two lawsuits and a state AG probe continue. → Read More
How a three-year $4.8 million state DOT project will affect Pittsford traffic
Major roadway projects are on tap for the Pittsford area through 2023, including a six-month closure of the State Street bridge over the Erie Canal. → Read More
Stephen Colbert dunks Lonsberry for 'grade-A casual racism'
Stephen Colbert joined in on Bob Lonsberry's Ok boomer comment on Twitter. → Read More
State: Monroe County CPS is showing 'slow and steady progress' but still needs scrutiny
Monroe County is showing improvement in delivery of child protective services while still struggling with staff retention and overwhelming workloads. → Read More
Mom of boy who died in Tim Hortons grease trap signals intent to sue city and county
Tenitia Cullum claims the city and county were negligent in their oversight of grease traps and contributed to her son's wrongful death. → Read More
Following D&C report, state legislator calls for additional grease trap safety measures
Assemblywoman Romeo is updating proposed safety measures after D&C reporting highlighted affordable secondary protection that would save lives. → Read More
The untold story: What really happened the day a child drowned in a Tim Hortons grease trap
And how a $44 piece of plastic could have prevented a little boy's death. → Read More
This $44 piece of plastic could save children's lives, so why isn't it mandatory?
This affordable plastic safety device saves kids lives. So why isn't everyone using it? → Read More
Actor Sean Astin carries on his famous mother's legacy speaking frankly about mental illness
Astin, son of late actress Patty Duke, is continuing his mother's work bringing awareness to mental illness. → Read More
Unsolved: What happened to Sharon Shechter?
The last time 35-year-old Sharon Schechter was seen alive was Dec. 9, 2001 when she walked into her Perinton home to turn on her holiday lights. → Read More
Boy Scout leader accused of child sex abuse has faced similar allegations before
Boy Scout officials say the alleged recent incidents 'could have been prevented' if they'd known about prior accusations. → Read More
Wegmans declines to join open carry debate
Despite a mounting social media campaign, Gates-based grocer Wegmans is so far staying out of the open carry fray. → Read More
Conspirators in terror plot against Muslim community sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison
Andrew Crysel and Brian Colaneri will each serve 4 to 12 years in prison for their roles in a scheme to bomb the Catskills-area Muslim community of Islamberg. → Read More
Open government expert's removal offers opportunity to boost freedom of information laws
Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn't yet announced his pick to replace disgraced open government guru Robert Freeman, but change at the agency he heads could help strengthen existing laws. → Read More
Flummoxed by high cost of child care? County leaders urge families to check eligibility for subsidies
Child care subsidies through Monroe County are available for families earning as much as $95,000 per year. → Read More
Fight over access to sick girl prompts legal action against Golisano Children's Hospital
The girl's mother alleges the hospital hasn't allowed her to visit the child alone since July 29. → Read More
Long-shuttered Crescent Beach Restaurant is for sale in Greece for $2.5 million
The restaurant has been closed since 2012. A developer who once promised to reopen it has now put it up for sale with a $2.5 million price tag. → Read More
Tim Dean sentenced to life without parole for Sodus double homicide
The convicted shooter in a double homicide in Sodus that left a young couple dead last fall was sentenced Friday morning in Lyons. → Read More
Irondequoit voters approve community center plan at former Irondequoit Mall site
Residents OK'd a plan to allow the town to borrow up to $7.25 million to build a new community and recreation center at the former Irondequoit Mall. → Read More