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Rochester teachers’ union president cites class consolidations; more staff departures

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The president of the Rochester teachers union says the departure rate among teachers in city schools is ‘worse than ever.’ As a result, RTA president Adam Urbanski said the district is consolidating classes in some schools. The union is currently in the middle of negotiations with leaders of the Rochester City […]

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Rochester, NY · 2d

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Sorge’s first-half strike sends Geneseo to state semis

GENESEO, N.Y. — Evan Sorge scored in the ninth minute, and the Geneseo Blue Devils (18-1-1) defeated Section VI champion Ellicottville/Franklinville (15-3-1), 1-0 in the NYS Class C Far West Regional at Geneseo High School, Saturday evening. Sorge ran on to a ball over-the-top of the E/F backline from...

Geneseo, NY · 3d

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Friday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Charles Finney advances to state semifinals; McQuaid falls in regional

MCQUAID JESUIT (11-6-1) 2. LANCASTER (VI) (15-3-1) 1 (F/OT) Lancaster found a golden goal in overtime to advance to its second regional in program history. Anthony Sirianni delivered the game-winning header from a corner kick by Liam Galdstone to lead the Legends. Gladstone notched the equalizer for Lancaster. Adam McLaren opened the scoring with an unassisted goal for McQuaid. The Legends advance to the semifinals and will face either Cicero-North Syracuse (III) or Shaker (2) on Friday, Nov. 13, at Middletown High School.

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Hilton outscores Brighton 49-42 for A1 title in all-offense, all-the-time thriller

For 47 minutes and 32 seconds, the Hilton Cadets and Brighton Bruins went up and down the field, over and over, quarter after quarter, with each offense somehow finding a way to one-up the other time and time again. From ground-and-pound to flash-and-dash. From seemingly tackled for a loss to...

Hilton, NY · 4d

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State Quarterfinal Preview: Churchville-Chili and Clarence renew rivalry in Class AA

For the third time in four years Churchville-Chili and Clarence will meet with a regional championship on the line. Clarence took a 3-0 decision when the two met in 2023. Churchville-Chili avenged that loss a year ago with a 2-1 triumph. Saturday night on the turf at Geneseo High School the two sectional champs will decide who advances to the state final four. Here’s the breakdown:

Clarence, NY · 5d

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Bright Spot: Rochester coach nominated for award for going above and beyond

How many finalists are in the CharterUp Driving Greatness Competition?. How is the winner of the CharterUp Driving Greatness Competition selected?. Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on a Rochester coach going above and beyond. ‘Lex’ Mouzon coaches cheerleading and flag football at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, and...

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Musician Shawn Gonzalez holds Q&A with SOTA students

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Touring musician and keyboardist with California-based band Dirty Heads, Shawn Gonzalez held a virtual Q&A session with students at Rochester School for the Arts on Wednesday. This was Gonzalez’s third virtual visit to Rochester City Schools. “It was a meaningful conversation reflecting a fast-changing musical landscape,” SOTA instructor and moderator Benjamin […]

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Genesee Valley BOCES gets $489,352 federal grant for rural distance learning

The Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services has received a $489,352 grant from USDA Rural Development to expand distance learning for 5,336 rural students in Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties. The money comes through the federal Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program. According to USDA Rural Development, educators will use

Wyoming County, NY · 4d

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As state moves away from Regents exams, RCSD expands career and college readiness efforts

A new statewide framework for high school graduation requirements is in a transition period, and the Rochester City School District is making moves to meet the moment.

Rochester, NY · 5d

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Student-run SUNY Oswego TV station looks to move forward after adviser’s arrest

OSWEGO, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Professor Tyler King is still suspended by SUNY Oswego after his arrest earlier this week. King is accused of compensating young players for sexually explicit photos and videos. King was introduced as part of the staff in 2025. On top of teaching several classes at the school, King served as the […]

Oswego, NY · 6d

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Greece Athena prepares for improbable title game

The Greece Athena football team entered the Class A2 sectional tournament as a seven seed with a 2-5 record. After beating the two-seed Brockport and the six-seed Irondequoit, the Trojans are on a Cinderella run, with a chance to win their first title since 2016 against the top-seeded Canandaigua on Friday, November 6th. This improbable […]

Greece, NY · 6d

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Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Brighton and Hilton to decide Class A1

BRIGHTON BRUINS (9-0) Vs. How they arrived here: Brighton (No. 5 NYSSWA Class A) started its run with a 42-20 victory over No. 8 seed Gates Chili. In the semifinals, the Bruins pulled out a 21-14 win over fourth-seeded Victor. Hilton (No. 9 NYSSWA Class A) took down No. 6 seed Webster Schroeder 28-27 in the quarterfinals before nabbing a 42-14 win over No. 2 seed Churchville-Chili to seal a spot in the title game.

Brighton, NY · 7d

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Ms. Santella – ENL Teacher and a friend

Ms. Santella, an enjoyer of diverse music and foods from different cultures and a professional baker (kinda), is responsible for a small group of students at this school: the ENL students. In this interview, we will explore the thoughts and insights of Ms. Santella and the ENL students, and we will conclude with a key question about the students’ experience at Victor School.

Victor, NY · 6d

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Brockport High School lockdown lifted, started over ‘concerning statements’ related to video game

Brockport High School went into lockdown on Thursday morning because of “concerning statements” related to a video game, according to the district.

Brockport, NY · 6d

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MCC student's invention helps support campus food pantry

Brighton, N.Y. — Monroe Community College is highlighting the work of a student whose creation is helping students in need. Connor Klute, an engineering student at MCC, designed a barcode system for the campus food pantry. "It's creating a streamlined process so that our folks that are working in...

Rochester, NY · 5d

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State Quarterfinal Preview: Geneseo and Ellicottville-Franklinville go head to head for Class C regional title

One team is looking for its third regional win program history. The other is trying to win its second state quarterfinal matchup this decade. Geneseo and Ellicottville-Frankville will meet on Saturday in the NYSPHSAA Class C regional championship. Here’s the breakdown:. GENESEO BLUE DEVILS. (17-1-1/Livingston County Athletic Association Division...

Geneseo, NY · 6d

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Wells College finds new buyer for historic campus

A Chicago-based real estate developer has signed a purchase agreement to buy the former Wells College campus in Aurora with plans for a senior living community. "For now we're still negotiating," said developer Paul Warshauer, who made a $10 million cash offer and signed the agreement last Thursday. "We're in, basically, the due diligence period, the examination period.

Aurora, NY · 8d

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Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Elaine Erb!

NEWARK, N.Y. (WROC) — Congratulations to our latest Golden Apple Award winner, Elaine Erb! Erb is a math interventionist at Lincoln Elementary School in Newark. Colleague Lex Vermeersch says, “She goes above and beyond to plan lessons. She co-teaches with other teachers in the building and she makes sure we have every single thing we […]

Newark, NY · 7d

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