Good evening, Rochester. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.
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It will be quiet, dry and chilly tonight with increasing clouds, and lows around 40.
A push of warmer air will set off a few isolated showers Thursday with briefly more numerous showers and storms possible during the evening.
The pattern will stay a little active at times Friday and through the weekend.
Tomorrow's Forecast
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Highs: Low 70s Lows: High 50s Rain showers |
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Today's Big Stories
1. New York moves toward creating a new charge for those who wear masks during crimes
The proposal is set to be included in a sweeping state budget bill that will be taken up by lawmakers in the coming days, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday.
2. How climate change and possibly tariffs may drive coffee prices higher
President Donald Trump's current 10% tariffs cover most coffee-producing countries, including Brazil, Ethiopia and Colombia, and are expected to drive up costs for Americans. Amid his chaotic tariff pronouncements — at one point he threatened 46% tariffs on Vietnam imports and 32% on Indonesia imports before pausing them — American coffee roasters are rethinking their supply chains.
3. Strong storms leave behind damage in several places across Western New York
A portion of Western New York is cleaning up after strong storms passed through on Tuesday.
4. Learning how to cope with terminal illness in children
Coping with terminal illness and loss is difficult for any family, but it can be even harder when it’s a child.
5. Ukraine poised to sign much anticipated mineral resources deal with the U.S. on Wednesday
Ukraine is prepared to sign a landmark mineral resources agreement with the United States in Washington on Wednesday, according to two senior Ukrainian officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
6. The U.S. government has a new policy for terminating international students' legal status
The U.S. government has begun shedding new light on a crackdown on international students, spelling out how it targeted thousands of people and laying out the grounds for terminating their legal status.
In Case You Missed It
Food Truck Rodeos return to the Rochester Public Market Wednesday
The delicious smell of food trucks will fill the air as live music plays and the crowd cheers at the Rochester Public Market.
The first Food Truck Rodeo of the season is happening Wednesday night.
Dozens of food trucks will serve up just about everything and anything, including a variety of local dishes, from 5 - 9 p.m. It's not unusual for more than 40 different vendors to be on hand for any one of the events.
