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It will be party sunny Thursday with highs of 45 to 50. A weak front dropping through Thursday evening will bring an isolated shower or two.
Friday looks dry for most of the day, but by Friday evening some rain is expected.
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Today's Big Stories
It has been arguably the biggest crisis of Sen. Chuck Schumer’s long political career. Fellow Democrats from all corners of the party have sharply criticized his decision to advance a Republican spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.
2. Wall Street bonuses hit record high of $47.5 billion in 2024, state comptroller says
Last year was a good year for New York's financial industry as Wall Street bonuses reached a record $47.5 billion in 2024, its first major increase since the COVID-19 pandemic highs, according to a report released Wednesday by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
3. The Atlantic releases entire Signal chat showing Hegseth's detailed attack plans against Houthis
The Atlantic on Wednesday released the entire Signal chat among senior national security officials, showing that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth provided the exact timings of warplane launches and when bombs would drop — before the men and women flying those attacks against Yemen's Houthis this month on behalf of the United States were airborne.
4. Trump says government is talking about compensation fund for Jan. 6 rioters
About two months after President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, the president said there could be a compensation fund for convicted and suspected rioters who lost jobs and income because of their cases.
5. Oncologists search for a cause as colon cancer rates increase in younger patients
According to care access platform Kyruus Health, people are interested in learning more about preventative measures year-round when it comes to colon cancer.
6. Seed and Stone Cidery announces it will close permanently
A local hotspot located in the heart of downtown Rochester is set to close this summer. The owners of Seed and Stone Cidery say their taproom will permanently close in June. They say that's due to economic challenges and recent changes at the Hungerford Building on East Main Street where the taproom is located.
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Public hearings to be held in Rochester on public safety, LGBTQ rights and more
Four public hearings will be held in Rochester next month on a variety of topics impacting city residents.
For two days in April, officials say the hearings will provide an opportunity for community members to voice their concerns and propose solutions on public safety, animal services, LGBTQ rights and housing issues.
