Good morning, Rochester. Here's what you need to know today.

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Today will be mild and pleasant with partly sunny skies. Highs will be around 50, which is about 10 degrees above average.

Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy with lows only near 40.

 Highs: Near 50
 Lows: Near 40
 Partly Cloudy

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Around Rochester

1. Convenience store owners say menthol ban would hurt N.Y. businesses

New York convenience store owners and state lawmakers are speaking out against a proposed federal ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored tobacco products as the White House plans to delay the decision to spring 2024, saying it will hurt small businesses and breathe new life into New York's black market.

2. New York says work zone speed camera pilot program has been effective

New York state is releasing new data on its work zone speed camera pilot program.

3. Experts recommend getting vaccinated as flu becomes 'prevalent' in New York

It's flu season and New York state is recognizing National Influenza Vaccination Week while also grappling with an increase in cases.

Around the Nation

1. Hunter Biden indicted on nine tax charges, adding to gun charges in special counsel probe

2. Marking start of Hanukkah, Emhoff condemns antisemitism, says Biden and Harris 'have your back'

3. Ospreys had safety issues long before they were grounded. A look at the aircraft's history

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