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Wayne CSD and Newark CSD present capital projects to voters

Residents in two area communities will soon be asked to vote on their school district’s proposed capital improvement plans. In Newark, a $33.73 million capital project aimed at addressing aging building components and systems goes up for a vote on Thursday, December 17, 2026 from 9am to 8pm at the Newark High School Gymnasium, 625 Peirson Avenue.

Newark, NY · 5h

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NY’s Harsh Winter Paving Program earmarks $1.9M for part of Route 104

The Governor’s office has announced more than $15 million is heading to the Finger Lakes region aimed at improving safety and repairing state roads with a focus on those impacted by extreme weather. The state says 642 lane miles of highways will be addressed as part of this phase...

Wayne County, NY · 5h

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Major step in NY’s nuclear plan that could include Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Marking a step forward in New York’s effort to produce more nuclear energy, the New York Power Authority announced Thursday it has winnowed down the list of companies that might construct new nuclear power facilities. NYPA has also requested additional information from the eight sites around Upstate New York that have […]

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New York Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Buffalo, NY

Sudden snow squalls can turn I-90, I-81 and I-87 into dangerous travel corridors within minutes.

New York · 7h

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Victor schools briefly locked down after rumor of student with gun

Victor, N.Y. — The Victor Central School District was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon following a report that a student may have had a gun on campus. Superintendent Tim Terranova said administrators at Victor Junior High School initiated the districtwide lockdown around 12:22 p.m. following a rumor that a student had a gun on campus, but the school resource officer and security staff determined within minutes there was no actual threat.

Victor, NY · 1d

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Power being restored in Rochester; cause of outages unknown

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — RG&E has restored a majority of customers power Thursday morning after over 1,000 customers reported outages for the second time this week. As of 5:08 a.m., 1,170 customers have reported outages in the City of Rochester, with a majority of those outages being located on East Avenue and Park Avenue. That […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

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Bedford, Ohio, Stakes Its Claim as the Real Bedford Falls

Neither Bedford, Ohio, nor Seneca Falls, New York, has conclusive evidence that it inspired Bedford Falls in It's a Wonderful Life. Bedford’s case centers on a family letter described by former television anchor Tim Taylor, who grew up in the Ohio suburb: he says his aunt wrote that director Frank Capra visited around 1945, a year before the film reached theaters.

Bedford, OH · 5h

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Newark Breaks Ground On Five Affordable Homes In Clinton Hill, Eyes 14 More By 2027

Crews have started work on five affordable housing units in Newark's Clinton Hill neighborhood, part of a South Ward project that city officials say will soon expand with 14 more homes nearby. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka broke ground on Phase 1 of Badger-Madison Homes on November 9 at 128 and 130 Badger Avenue, where construction is now underway.

Newark, NY · 1d

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Groundbreaking for High Falls State Park to take place next week

The groundbreaking for the first phase of High Falls State Park will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, officials have confirmed. The first phase of park construction will be High Falls Terrace, overlooking the eastern edge of the gorge. The core of that project phase is the Heritage Walk and Memorial Wall, dedicated to the stories of those who migrated to the Rochester area, from Irish Americans to the Haudenosaunee nations.

Rochester, NY · 2d

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Work begins at site of future outdoor pedestrian mall in downtown Rochester

Work has begun on a new public outdoor space in downtown Rochester. Crews began demolishing the building at 170-172 East Main Street to make way for Main Street Commons, an outdoor pedestrian mall. It's located between Saint Paul Street and North Clinton Avenue, bookended by two large mixed-use projects. The...

Rochester, NY · 23h

News 8 WROC

Christkindl Market to host final year at Canandaigua’s Granger Homestead

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) – After two decades of bringing holiday magic to Canandaigua, the Christkindl Market is coming to an end. This upcoming weekend, there’s one more chance to get in on the fun. Setup is currently underway for the 20th Annual Canandaigua Christkindl Market happening later this week off of Main Street. It will […]

Canandaigua, NY · 3d

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TE Connectivity expanding to Henrietta, creating 800+ jobs

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — TE Connectivity will be expanding its operations to Henrietta, bringing with it hundreds of jobs to Monroe County. TE Connectivity, which is headquartered in Ireland, designs connectors, sensors, and electronic components to advance transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, and data centers, to name a few. The company serves customers in hundreds […]

Henrietta, NY · 2d

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Maplewood Family YMCA celebrates 110 years of serving Rochester

Where was the Maplewood YMCA's 110th anniversary celebration held?. What other role has the Maplewood YMCA played besides health and wellness?. Why has the Maplewood YMCA maintained its presence in Rochester for 110 years?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Maplewood Family YMCA is celebrating 110 years of serving the Rochester community....

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Eastside residents’ lawsuit over High Acres Landfill odors moves closer to trial

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — After nearly eight years of fighting over odors coming from the High Acres Landfill, a group of eastside residents is getting closer to having its day in court. A federal judge has rejected several arguments from Waste Management and New York City seeking to dismiss the residents’ lawsuit, allowing key claims […]

Perinton, NY · 2d

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Road salt prices rise as Rochester-area businesses, towns prepare for winter

With winter weather approaching, local businesses and municipalities across the region are stocking up on road salt — but many are paying more to do it. After shortages in recent years, some are taking extra steps to secure supplies early and avoid potential delivery delays. BACKGROUND: Monroe County towns...

Monroe County, NY · 1d

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Monroe County ecopark marked 15 years after serving more than 500,000 visitors

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Monroe County ecopark celebrated its 15th anniversary Friday, marking a milestone for the recycling center that has served more than 500,000 people since opening in 2011.

Monroe County, NY · 22h

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Friday and weekend: Authors’ festival, music at Lollypop Farm, Turkey Bash, and more

Music at Lollypop Farm, the Skycoasters Turkey Bash, the JCC Authors and Innovators Festival, and more are happening on Friday or this weekend.

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Auburn (NY) Council to Vote Again on EMT, Firefighter Contracts

AUBURN — The City Council on Thursday will, for a second time, vote on new contracts for emergency medical technicians and firefighters. The council previously approved a new three-year contract with the Professional Emergency Medical Technicians of Auburn City Ambulance Local 5379, but that was before the union ratified the contract. There were some tweaks to the agreement, however, the main provisions include 2% annual wage increases and employees will pay 25% of their health insurance premiums.

Auburn, NY · 2d

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Mayor Corradino Announces City of Oswego Secured $50,000 Grant to Advance Critical Culvert Repair and Replacement Planning

The City of Oswego has secured $50,000 in grant funding through the 2026 Non Agricultural Nonpoint Source and MS4 Planning Grant (NPG) program to advance critical infrastructure improvements and address several of the City's most significantly damaged culverts. The grant will allow the City to hire a qualified engineering firm...

Oswego, NY · 3d

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Amerks honor Rochester veterans with annual Military Appreciation Night

The Rochester Americans honor American soldiers with their annual Military Appreciation Night. Veterans Outreach Center here in Rochester is partnering with the Amerks to help raise awareness and fund its veteran programs, including the Veterans Outreach Center food pantry, workforce development programs, wellness and outdoor programs, and peer connection center.