ROCHESTER, N.Y. — News10NBC is bringing back two New York Emmy Awards to Rochester. News10NBC reporters Jennifer Lewke and Deanna Dewberry have been named winners at the 69th annual New York Emmy Awards.
Jennifer Lewke and Photojournalist Jeff Hamson
Jen and Jeff won in the “Health/Medical – News (Single Shift)” category for Jen’s story on the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office misidentifying a body.
Story overview
A Rochester father was told by the Monroe County Medical Examiner’s Office that his missing daughter had been found dead. Months after he had the body cremated and held a memorial service, he learned it was not true.
This story was reported in May 2025.
Deanna Dewberry
Deanna won in the “Health/Medical – News (No Production Time Limit)” category for her investigation into Waterview Heights.
Story overview
According to Deanna’s latest reporting on Oct. 1, Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was expected to close this month after inspectors found residents suffering severe abuse and neglect.
This is continuing coverage.
LATEST STORY ON WATERVIEW: Investigates: Did DOH do a mandated background check before the owner bought the shuttered Waterview Heights?
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Emmy winners
You can see the News10 winners on page 25 in the document below:
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