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In-Depth: Is it legal for businesses to ask your vaccination status?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Many viewers have written to News10NBC with the same two questions: Is it legal to deny someone service if they are not vaccinated? Is it a violation of…

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With mixed emotions, Capital Region veterans say ‘it’s time’ for Afghanistan withdrawal

Veterans in the Capital Region say they feel torn over President Joseph R. Biden’s plan to fully withdraw U.S. troops from Afghanistan by Sept. 11, ending America’s…

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Some local businesses say their mask requirement will stay even if New York’s goes

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WHEC) — Some businesses in our area are saying even if customers are vaccinated, masks are here to stay. News10NBC went around Monroe County asking stores how…

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Recreational marijuana is legal in NY: Could the feds still arrest you?

New York lawmakers legalized recreational marijuana for adults 21 and up earlier this year, but nothing has changed on the federal level. The drug is just as illegal as ever as…

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Can SUNY mandate faculty and staff get vaccinated?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — SUNY joined a growing list of universities mandating students to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but that’s not the case for those teaching or working at…

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Can New York require children get the COVID-19 vaccine to attend public schools?

LIVERPOOL N.Y. — The FDA authorized the emergency use of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15 on Monday, and New York is looking to start vaccinating the age group…

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Can Federal Employees Challenge a Within Grade Increase (WGI) Denial?

Upon being denied a within grade increase (WGI), it is crucial for federal employees to know the appeal process and timeline so they may properly advocate for themselves. Any…

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Complaint against Niagara County election chief alleges Black-on-Black racism

May 10—The crux of a state investigation into a complaint filed against the Niagara County Democratic election commissioner by an elections clerk comes down to one question,…

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Can businesses require employees and customers to get the COVID vaccine?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Across the state, there’s a new debate – whether or not businesses should be allowed to require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees and customers.…

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Does legal marijuana spell end of testing for the drug at NY businesses?

Recreational marijuana is now legal for adults in New York, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the end of testing for the drug in the workplace, experts said. Although there is…

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