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Phoenix Tailings prepares to open rare earth separation facility at Eastman Business Park

What incentives did Phoenix Tailings receive for the Eastman facility?. How many jobs will Phoenix Tailings' facility create at launch?. Why did Phoenix Tailings choose Eastman Business Park for its facility?. Greece, N.Y. — Phoenix Tailings is preparing to open a rare earth separation facility in the Rochester area.

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Veterans Day 2026: Ceremonies and parades happening in Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greater Rochester Area has several ceremonies, parades, and events planned to honor those who served on Veterans Day. News 8 compiled a list of these upcoming events with links to more information on each event. Do you know of an upcoming Veterans Day ceremony not on this list? Email us […]

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The new ‘Lonesome Charlie’: Greece Assemblyman Josh Jensen is Monroe County’s only Republican state lawmaker

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After the worst Election Day for Republicans in New York in 180 years, only one Republican state lawmaker remains in Monroe County. Lonesome Josh “Do you know the old nickname Lonesome Charlie?” Brean asked Assemblyman Josh Jensen.“Yes, I’ve heard it,” Jensen laughed. Assemblyman Jensen has earned a nickname with deep roots in […]

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Democratic, Republican leaders across Monroe County react to what many call a ‘historic’ midterm election

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following what many are calling a historic midterm election Tuesday night, Democrats and Republicans across the country, including here in Monroe County, are reflecting on what lies ahead. Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle, who represents New York’s 25th Congressional District, and Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney, who represents the 24th Congressional District, offered […]

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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.

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Penn Yan site gets state “Superfund” classification

PENN YAN–The Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program, also referred to as the State Superfund Program, is New York state’s program for identifying, investigating, and cleaning up sites where the disposal of hazardous waste may present a threat to public health and/or the environment. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) maintains a list of these sites on the registry of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites. As described in more detail below, following the initial investigation or site characterization completed at the K & L Cleaners site (2469 Route 54A, Penn Yan), the site was added to the registry as a Class 2 site that presents a significant threat to public health or the environment.

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Hochul extends measles emergency via executive order

Governor Kathy Hochul extended New York's statewide measles disaster emergency declaration through December 4 following the first measles-related death in over 30 years.

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Ontario County disabled veterans press local municipalities to adopt property and school tax break

VICTOR, N.Y. — Disabled veterans in Ontario County are growing frustrated with local leaders who have not decided whether to offer a full property tax break. New York now allows a full property and school tax break for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled but local municipalities must opt in for the veterans to […]

Ontario County, NY · 15h

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Events ahead of Veterans Day: Stars and Stripes Celebration, Rochester parade, and more

Here’s a guide to upcoming Veterans Day events in the Rochester area.

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Rochester history: Former Mayor Johnson reflects on historic midterm firsts and local progress

News10NBC’s Adelisa Badzic sat down with William Johnson, the first African American mayor of Rochester, to get his reaction to these milestones.

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St. Joseph’s Church and School opens Veterans Field of Honor, raises money for veteran center

Saint Joseph School in Penfield held its Veterans Field of Honor opening ceremony Wednesday.

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Phillips confident in his 126th Assembly District victory while Lemondes holds out hope in tight race

The Democratic Party’s blue tsunami swept elections across the nation Tuesday night — and Democratic hopeful Ian Phillips is confident that wave will soon crash into New York’s 126th Assembly District. A former teacher and union leader from Auburn, Phillips holds a narrow lead over Republican incumbent...

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State lawsuit: Owner of Greece WWII shipyard property near Lake Ontario sued over contamination, cleanup put at more than $31 million

GREECE, N.Y. — Eighty years after the site near Lake Ontario helped build war ships for the American war effort, the state is suing the current owner for contamination. Hazard goes back to WWII The property, once home to the Odenbach Shipping Company, saw landing barges, floating cranes and tugs built before the Department of […]

Greece, NY · 14h

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Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region Friday. Goodwill moved its Jefferson Avenue location to the former Value City Furniture on Hylan Drive, right across from the former Marketplace Mall. The new store includes 31,000 square feet of retail space and another 15,000 square feet set […]

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Livingston County deer tests positive for deadly disease not seen in NY since 2005

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a wild deer in Livingston County, marking the first occurrence of the disease in a wild deer in New York state since 2005. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed the detection in November 2026, prompting the agency to establish a […]

Livingston County, NY · 16h

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The Charming Living History Village In New York Where Time Has Literally Stood Completely Still

Nobody warned you that a trip to Mumford, New York would make you question everything you thought you knew about how to spend a Saturday. Genesee Country Village & Museum has a way of doing that, quietly and completely, without you even seeing it coming. The concept of a living...

Mumford, NY · 3d

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Monroe County town supervisor races see potential upsets

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Several Monroe County towns could see changes in leadership following Tuesday’s general election, with multiple incumbent town supervisors trailing their challengers. In Gates, Democrat Nick Coffee leads incumbent Cosmo Giunta, while Republican Frank Tasber holds a narrow lead over incumbent Lee Hankins in Rush. Meanwhile, several incumbents are leading their reelection […]

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Perinton supervisor addresses landfill odor

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — In a social media post, the Town of Perinton’s Supervisor, Jen Townsend, addressed persistent concerns about a bad smell coming from the High Acres Landfill. Townsend says the odor has been particularly noticeable lately, and many residents are frustrated. While periodic odor is unavoidable at an active landfill, this issue is […]

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Northwest Greece residents approve measure that will station ambulance in Hilton

Why was the ambulance district proposed for northwest Greece?. Greece, N.Y. — Greece residents who live in the Hilton Fire District voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to approve a new ambulance district, Town Supervisor Jeff McCann said in a release Wednesday. McCann said property owners voted 82-13 on Election Day in...

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