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Nine local WWII veterans honored at D-Day commemoration
BATAVIA, N.Y. – Local World War II veterans were honored on Thursday, eighty years after the invasion of Normandy. The service was held at the New York State Veterans Home in Batavia. Thomas Fennie enlisted in the Navy in May of 1943. He was assigned to the USS Corry.
US establishes portion of eastern Lake Ontario as national marine sanctuary, first in New York
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration this week designated a 1,722-square-mile area in eastern Lake Ontario as America’s 16th national marine sanctuary, essentially creating a vast underwater park extending from the mouth of the St. Lawrence River to west of Rochester. The Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary is the...
7,000+ acres of farmland set to be protected across Western New York
ALBANY, N.Y. (WROC) — On June 6, Governor Hochul announced a new round of funding for the Farmland Implementation Grant Program. This was the nineteenth such funding of the program, this time totaling $33 million dollars to help protect 12,356 acres of farmland. 15 of the 33 farms receiving assistance are in Western New York […]
Caledonia Village Board to discuss wireless tower, quarry expansion, and infrastructure upgrades at June 11 Meeting
The Caledonia Village Board is set to convene on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Caledonia Village Hall, located at 5043 Chester Lane. The agenda for this meeting includes several key items poised to impact the community significantly. Here are the five primary agenda items up for discussion:
Peace Garden unveils five new interpretive panels about project's history and intent
The International Peace Garden Committee unveiled five new interpretive panels along the Peace Garden trail on Thursday.The panels help explain the history and significance of the Peace Garden.
THIS WEEKEND: Spencerport Fireman’s Carnival, Real Beer Expo, and more
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Here’s your guide to events happening this weekend in the Rochester area. You can learn more about what’s happening around town on our Community Calendar. Penfield Music Festival and Food Truck Rodeo (Friday) Penfield Music Festival and Food Truck Rodeo. Penfield is holding a...
Rochester organizations gather to raise awareness on National Wear Orange Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Several organizations gathered Friday morning at URMC’s Golisano Children’s Hospital to raise awareness for gun control and gun safety. Friday is National Wear Orange Day, a time devoted to ending gun violence. In the U.S., gun violence is the leading cause of child death....
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