Story Archives of 'Rochester'

McCain Returns, Criticizes Obama on Iraq

By Josh Rogers on Wednesday, July 23, 2008.

McCain rips Obama on foreign policy as Illinois Democrat travels overseas. The attacks come as UNH poll finds the candidates in a near dead heat.

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Hostage Crisis Shines Light on State Services

By Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, December 4, 2007.

According to his attorney, Leland Eisenberg was so desperate to get psychiatric help; he took six people hostage at Hillary Clinton’s campaign office in Rochester last Friday.

Leading up to the incident, Eisenberg’s wife says he had been drinking for three weeks.

Mental health advocates say the case shows how difficult it is to get treatment, especially for someone with both emotional and substance abuse problems.

State healthcare officials agree services don’t meet demand.

New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein reports.

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Rochester Hostage Suspect To Be Arraigned

By Dan Gorenstein on Saturday, December 1, 2007.

The suspect in Friday's hostage situation in Rochester is in custody and is expected to be arraigned today or Monday.

Reporter Dan Gorenstein was in Rochester during the standoff and has the latest details on the suspect and the incident. He spoke with NHPR's Sally Hirsh-Dickinson.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Clinton Thanks Police For Ending Hostage Crisis

By Mark Bevis on Saturday, December 1, 2007.

Senator Hillary Clinton is in New Hampshire to thank local and state police for their efforts in ending Friday's hostage crisis.

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State Police: Hostage Taker's Bomb Was A Hoax

By Mark Bevis on Saturday, December 1, 2007.

Somersworth resident Leland Eisenberg is in custody as the suspect in Friday's hostage crisis.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Rochester Suspect Releases Final Hostage, Surrenders

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 30, 2007.

The standoff between police and a man who took several hostages this afternoon in Rochester is over. Reporter Dan Gorenstein describes the scene to NHPR's Xenia Piaseckyj.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Second Hostage Reportedly Released in Rochester Standoff

By Roger Wood on Friday, November 30, 2007.

Correspondent Roger Wood is in Rochester with the latest on the continuing hostage situation. He speaks with NHPR's Xenia Piaseckyj.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Police: Hostage Situation Remains "Fluid" in Rochester

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 30, 2007.

Reporter Dan Gorenstein has details from a police press conference in Rochester. He speaks with NHPR's Xenia Piaseckyj.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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State Police Expect Multiple Charges Against Hostage Suspect

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 30, 2007.

Leland Eisenberg has turned himself over to authorities after taking five people hostage at Hillary Clinton's campaign office in Rochester.

New Hampshire Public Radio's Dan Gorenstein reports.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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Suspect in Hostage Incident Reported To Have History of Emotional Problems

By Dan Gorenstein on Friday, November 30, 2007.

Reporter Dan Gorenstein is in Rochester with the latest details on the hostage stuation. He spoke with NHPR's Xenia Piaseckyj.

NHPR's coverage of this event was named 2007 Best Breaking News by the New Hampshire Associated Press Broadcasters Association.

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