Free SUNY applications are open as New York public college enrollment rises for the third straight year

BROCKPORT, N.Y. — SUNY Brockport has seen its highest enrollment since 2018, with numbers up 26% in the last four years. Abigail Maldonado, a first-year student from Long Island, said she chose SUNY because of the support it provides both financially and academically. “Especially a lot of my teachers in high school really emphasized how […]

McQuaid, Fairport earn bids to sectional final

(4) McQuaid 1, (1) Penfield 0 Thierry Parr scored the game winner in the 85th minute as the Knights stunned top seeded Penfield in a Class AAA semifinal Monday night at Penfield High School. Adam McLaren launched a free kick from just inside midfield to get the game winner started. Riordan Whelehan got a head […]

Sensory room to open in Albert W. Brown Building

College campuses can cause sensory overload, especially for anxious and neurodivergent students. This issue sparked the idea for SUNY Brockport learning specialist Natasha Newman to create a sensory room on campus. The new campus sensory room is located in the Albert W. Brown Building (ASC). The room, fittingly named the...

Iroquois Middle School weather visit

IRONDEQUOIT, NY (WROC) – Meteorologist James Gilbert visited the fourth graders at Iroquois Middle School to talk about weather! Email is jgilbert@wroctv.com

Invasion of Privacy: Sandra Pandža

For this week’s Invasion of Privacy, The Lamron is focusing on one of our partners in student journalism: Sandra Pandža of SUNY Geneseo’s radio station, WGSU, “Geneseo’s Voice of the Valley.” Recently, she has started her own radio show, and in our interview, we explored this exciting development and discussed the great value that WGSU provides to our campus.

Greece schools seek sustainable solutions to meet vulnerable students' needs

The Greece Central School District is looking for long term solutions to meet a growing need for specialized instruction for students.

Touchdown 10: Section V Football Highlights

Greece Athena football wins high-scoring Sectionals game over Brockport

BROCKPORT, N.Y. (WHEC) – Playing in enemy territory didn’t affect Greece Athena football, as the Trojans won a 49-35 game at Brockport. The Trojans went back-and-forth with the Blue Devils until pulling away in the fourth quarter for a road win. They’ll play Irondequoit in the next round, also on the road.

Parents question closure of Penfield CSD universal pre-K site, citing few alternatives

Macedon, N.Y. (WHAM) — Parents are raising concerns after learning a Penfield Central School District universal pre-kindergarten program site will close at the end of the month, leaving them with few viable child care alternatives. Parents with children enrolled in the district's universal pre-K program were notified last week...

Churchville-Chili Appoints New High School Assistant Principal

The Churchville-Chili Central School District has selected Ranita Williams to be the new Assistant Principal at the Senior High School, effective November 12, 2026. The Board of Education made the appointment at its October 13 meeting. Williams has taught Special Education through the Youth and Justice Program at the Rochester...

Churchville-Chili controls second half to advance in A1

CHURCHVILLE, N.Y– Churchville-Chili forced three turnovers, and outscored Spencerport 13-0 in the second half as the No. 2 seed Saints (7-1) beat the No. 7 seed Rangers (2-6) 23-7 on Friday night in the opening round of the Section V Class A1 postseason. “We’ve been asking our guys all...

Brockport dominates Morrisville on Senior Day

BROCKPORT, N.Y. — The Brockport Golden Eagles football Senior Day couldn’t have gone much better. A first half that saw the Golden Eagles outscore the SUNY Morrisville Mustangs 42-0 and allow only two yards of offense set the tone for a dominating 56-0 victory on Saturday, Oct. 24. Brockport has won its previous five matchups against Morrisville dating back to 2022, outscoring them 207-6 in that span.

Victor football blanks Webster Thomas in win-or-go-home Sectionals game

VICTOR, N.Y. (WHEC) – Victor football won a 10-0 Sectionals duel with Webster Thomas, in a final score that resembles something from the early 1900s. The Blue Devils only held a 3-0 lead in the third quarter, adding a touchdown in the fourth quarter to go up two scores. They’ll move on to the next round and await their opponent.

Rochester teachers union weighs 'no confidence vote' in Superintendent Rosser

Rochester teachers are preparing to hold a no confidence vote on Superintendent Eric Rosser over what the union leader calls a pattern of "reckless mismanagement" in the City School District. This comes as contract talks between the administration and Rochester Teachers Association have reached an impasse, with a median session...

Irondequoit wins double overtime thriller over Eastridge; advances to A2 semifinals

ROCHESTER, N.Y– Prior to this season, cross-town rivals Irondequoit and Eastridge hadn’t played against each other in sectionals since 2014. “Our kids don’t even remember that game we played,” said Irondequoit head coach Dan Fichter. To say their showdown on Thursday night was worth the wait...

Scholar Athlete: Owen Munding

EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The ER/Gananda Bombers football team has high expectations as sectionals approach, with much of their success relying on junior Owen Munding. “Ever since I was born, there’s always been a football in my hand. It’s just really meant a lot to me this past couple years. And playing high school football means a lot with this team,” Munding said.

Penn Yan Academy lockdown linked to false weapon call as NY schools report similar threats

PENN YAN, N.Y. — Counties across New York are working to prevent dangerous situations after a lockdown at Penn Yan Academy Thursday. What happened? A phone call was made to the school saying someone had a weapon, and the school posted that other districts across the state received similar calls. Investigators said all the calls […]

'Connections on the Road': Mental health on campus

We welcome a live audience at The Little Theatre for a conversation about student mental health on college and university campuses. Are colleges doing enough to support students? The issue is a growing concern, leading higher education institutions to establish new programs, services, and — in some cases — new grading and evaluation criteria to meet students' needs.