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RCSD Superintendent Dr. Rosser On East vs. Monroe Game Football Game Incident

Statement from RCSD Superintendent Dr. Eric Jay Rosser regarding this past weekend’s football game incident. Since Saturday’s football game between East High School and Monroe High School, I, along with District leadership, have been personally engaged in ongoing discussions with leaders from Section V and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association to address the disqualification of our student-athletes and advocate for those who were not involved in the incident.

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Saturday Boys' Soccer Wrap: Churchville-Chili, Geneseo advance to state semifinals

CLARENCE (VI) (17-2-1) 0. CHURCHVILLE-CHILI (16-1-3) 0 (5-4 on PKs) Churchville-Chili advanced to the semi-finals for the second year in a row after recording their ninth shutout of the season. Clarence earned their 10th shutout this game. Churchville-Chili will take on Bethlehem Central (2) on Saturday, November 14th at 10:45 a.m. at Middletown High School as the Saints look for their first ever state semifinal win.

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NY Legislature set to discuss proposal to cap food and drink prices for some venues

The State Legislature plans to discuss a proposal that would regulate food and beverage prices at some sports and entertainment venues.

Rochester, NY · 21h

The Star Gazette

Where new state grants are flowing to boost area water quality projects

Communities in Chemung, Steuben and other Southern Tier counties are among localities statewide that will benefit from water quality grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Through the program, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is awarding $45 million in state grants to support 25 projects to further improve water quality in Region 8, which includes Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler counties. Those projects will directly improve water quality or habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source, DEC said in a news release. "Funding from these grants will directly help local communities upgrade essential infrastructure to protect drinking water, improve flood resiliency, and reduce the amount of polluted stormwater runoff entering lakes, rivers and streams,” said DEC Region 8 Director Timothy P. Walsh. Here is a breakdown of how those grants will support water quality projects in area counties: Chemung County Chemung County: A $400,000 grant will enable the county to buy a vacuum truck to conduct regular cleanouts of catch basins and stormwater infrastructure and help reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Town of Horseheads: A $400,000 grant will fund replacement of an aging salt storage facility at the

Chemung County, NY · 23h

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How Long is “A Country Mile”?

What’s the origin of the phrase a country mile? Vida from Rochester, New York, says her husband often uses it, as in “go about a country mile and then make a left.” The expression goes back at least 300 years in the United Kingdom and has long meant “an approximate distance.” Bumpy, unpaved, curvy roads out in the countryside may make a real mile feel much longer. Variants include Irish mile, Welsh mile, Scots mile, and Kentish mile. The idiom often turns up in baseball, where announcers exaggerate the distance by saying a ball was hit a country mile or a pitch missed by a country mile. The word mile itself comes from Latin for “one thousand,” suggesting the measure of “a thousand paces.” This is part of a complete episode.

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St. Leo Senior Apartments tenants say elevator outages caused missed appointments and fall concerns

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Several residents at St. Leo Senior Apartments said they were stuck on their floors for three days this weekend due to a broken elevator – which has since been fixed. Elizabeth Chandsey, a second-floor tenant who uses a wheelchair, said she missed an important medical appointment because the elevator was down. She […]

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Alicia Keys talks 'Hell's Kitchen' and growing up in NYC | Exclusive

The Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys , is making its way across Upstate New York. The production played Rochester’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre Nov. 3-8 as part of the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s 2026-27 M&T Bank Broadway Season. The North American tour heads next to Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre Nov. 10-15. The show is directed by multiple-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, features choreography by multiple-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and the music of Keys. Hell's Kitchen takes you through the journey of 17-year-old Ali growing up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. Along the way you learn about her life and mentors, and hear new music exclusive to the show. The following is a Q&A with Keys. Answers have been edited lightly for clarity and length. How does it feel being able to see your life onstage? This story is not autobiographical, but it is completely inspired by real moments. It’s surreal to see somuch truth come from the stage by such an incredibly talented cast. While Hell’s Kitchen is a fictionalstory, it’s inspired by

Rochester, NY · 22h

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Crime Stoppers: Church fire on Portland Avenue

Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester Fire Department says a nan set fire to the Pentecostal Miracle Deliverance Center Church, damaging the historic building's structure. A video of the suspect shows him setting a series of fires to three large doors at the center of the church just before midnight, Oct.14 on Portland Avenue.

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New local music website launches

Fairport, N.Y. — A new website, Thrumly, launched Sunday to connect people with Rochester's local music scene. The website is designed to help people find local music, while giving performers and venues more visibility. "Thrumly is a place where we're profiling musicians, bands, and venues for live music and...

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Monroe County deputies search for missing Perinton man

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 37-year-old man from Perinton. Deputies are searching for Jeremy Pierson, who was last believed to be at Strong Memorial Hospital on Nov. 4. He was discharged around 3 a.m. that day. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Pierson […]

Monroe County, NY · 6h

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How Robb Farms keeps a 114-year-old tradition alive

On a crisp autumn afternoon at Robb Farms, the scent of fresh-pressed cider and warm cinnamon donuts draws long lines of visitors into the farm market. But behind the 114-year-old local tradition, the owners face numerous challenges as they work to ensure the sixth-generation farm stays in family hands for years to come.

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Hochstein School holding Veterans Day ceremony and concert

The events begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the steps of the school.

Rochester, NY · 17h

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Rochester Inventory Grows as Prices Climb Against the National Trend

Rochester stayed competitive as prices climbed and new listings edged up, giving buyers little extra breathing room.

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University of Rochester Campus Workers Union and hospital workers call for wage increases

What demands did the union make regarding wages and healthcare?. What accusation did workers make about anti-discrimination policies?. Why do workers claim the current contract causes retention issues?. Rochester, N.Y. — The University of Rochester Hospital and Campus Workers Union rallied outside Strong Memorial Hospital on Monday, calling for increases...

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Monroe County veteran agency leader reflects on biggest challenges facing veterans

Wednesday marks Veterans Day. Rochester region is reflecting on how to address the challenges veterans face.

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Rochester Reads turns its sights to Gaza

Rochester Reads is celebrating 25 years of asking the community to read one book – and then come together to discuss it. This year, Writers & Books has selected two titles — one being Omar El Akkad’s “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.” El Akkad has described the book as a kind of breakup letter with the West. He writes of the devastation in Gaza and the plight of the Palestinian people. Writers & Books says the book “underscores literature’s capacity to bear witness to the lives, places, and issues that are often left in the margins.”

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Fairport company growing as homes, businesses and proposed data centers need more power

FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Communities across the country are facing growing electricity needs as artificial intelligence, data centers, and an electrified economy drive demand. Qualitrol, headquartered in Fairport, is seeing that demand translate into growth right here in our own backyard. Qualitrol, founded in Fairport in 1945, is tucked along the Erie Canal just as you […]

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St. Pius Tenth School in Rochester hosts 4th Annual Field of Honor

Chili, N.Y. — St. Pius Tenth School in Rochester will host its 4th Annual Field of Honor, showcasing a striking display of American flags to honor veterans, service members, and other community heroes. This year's theme, "Faith and Service," highlights the values of dedication and commitment. Each American flag...

Rochester, NY · 18h

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Midterm voters continue tradition of honoring suffragists

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tucked down a path inside the Mount Hope cemetery in Rochester sits one headstone, a little more decorated than the rest. It’s become a tradition almost as important as casting the ballot, voters coming out here to place their sticker on Susan B. Anthony’s grave.