ROCHESTER, N.Y. \u2014 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.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Lewke and Photojournalist Jeff Hamson<\/p>\n
Jen and Jeff won in the \u201cHealth\/Medical \u2013 News (Single Shift)\u201d category for Jen\u2019s story on the Monroe County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office misidentifying a body. <\/p>\n
Story overview<\/p>\n
A Rochester father was told by the Monroe County Medical Examiner\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
This story was reported in May 2025.<\/p>\n
READ HERE: News10NBC Investigates: Monroe County Medical Examiner\u2019s office mistakenly tells father his missing daughter is dead<\/a><\/p>\n Deanna Dewberry<\/p>\n Deanna won in the \u201cHealth\/Medical \u2013 News (No Production Time Limit)\u201d category for her investigation into Waterview Heights.<\/p>\n Story overview<\/p>\n According to Deanna\u2019s 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. <\/p>\n This is continuing coverage. <\/p>\n LATEST STORY ON WATERVIEW: Investigates: Did DOH do a mandated background check before the owner bought the shuttered Waterview Heights?<\/a><\/p>\n