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Gillett Rd. bridge above Erie Canal closing at the end of the month

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Gillett Road state-owned bridge above the Erie Canal will close at the end of the month. Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale said that the canal bridge will close for repairs. He clarified that this is not the CSX overpass bridge, but the state-owned one. The New York State Department of […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Churchville Halloween Parade Returns to the Streets

The annual Churchville Halloween Parade was a howling success, with a large crowd of Halloween tricksters gathering for an unforgettable night. Hundreds of local children, parents, and community members showed up in creative and spooky costumes, turning the village streets into a lively display of ghosts, superheroes, and fairy-tale characters. Churchville Volunteer Fire Police 4C-12 and Fire Department Rescue 428 led the procession.

Churchville, NY · 1d

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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 · 1d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade

The fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade took place in Rochester on Saturday.

Rochester, NY · 16h

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Citizen Action says work isn’t done post midterm election

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Citizen Action of New York hosted a rally in downtown Rochester at the Liberty Pole following this year’s Midterm Election. The rally is Citizen Action’s effort to ensure newly elected leaders deliver for working people. Those in attendance also pushing for relief for people who were hurting before cuts to SNAP […]

Rochester, NY · 17h

The Batavian

Noblehurst Green Energy awarded more than $4 million for pilot plant to turn farm biogas into jet fuel

A pilot plant at Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion will turn waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, backed by more than $4 million in state funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award to Noblehurst Green Energy on Nov. 5. Noblehurst Green Energy will build and operate the plant, which will use

Pavilion, NY · 1d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Seneca Park Zoo to host first Military Appreciation Day with veteran services

The Seneca Park Zoo will host more than 20 veteran-serving agencies on Sunday for its first-ever Military Appreciation Day.

Rochester, NY · 12h

News 8 WROC

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 […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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ROC City Compost Pumpkin Give Back offers Tuesday and Saturday drop-offs at 4 locations

The 4th Annual Roc City Compost Pumpkin Give Back is encouraging residents to recycle their pumpkins instead of sending them to the landfill.

Rochester, NY · 12h

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Rochester disabled riders face fewer options as RTS On Demand phaseout starts in January

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Some members of Rochester’s disabled community are preparing for changes as Rochester Transit Service plans to end its On Demand service starting early next year. News10NBC’s Tom Kowalski spoke with riders who rely on the service for work and appointments. RTS leaders said they have to cancel On Demand because it takes […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

WXXI News

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 · 2d

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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.

Rochester, NY · 2d

The Batavian

Alexander streambank project gets $150,000 to protect sewer line and Tonawanda Creek

An eroding bank along Tonawanda Creek is close to exposing the main sewer line for the Village of Alexander’s municipal wastewater system. The Genesee County Soil and Water Conservation District has received $150,000 in state funding to fix it. The Tonawanda Creek Streambank Stabilization project will shore up the bank

Alexander, NY · 19h

News 8 WROC

Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region today. 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 […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Monument honoring Wayne County Veterans gets final consecration

The Final Installation and Consecration of the True Valor at Gettysbuerg monument was held on Saturday, October 31. This monumental project was not complete until the final piece of the statue, the two color bearers of the 111th, were placed on the existing granite pedestal in Lyons Central Park. Judson...

Wayne County, NY · 21h

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Long-vacant Crescent Beach property headed to auction

Greece, N.Y. — The long-vacant Crescent Beach restaurant property in Greece is headed to foreclosure auction next month, nearly two years after its former owner agreed to surrender the property as part of a federal fraud case. Eight parcels along Edgemere Drive will be auctioned Dec. 9 at 10...

Greece, NY · 2d

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Historic change: Greece voters gave town board its first Democratic majority by flipping two seats

GREECE, N.Y. — Voters in Greece flipped two seats on the town board, creating the first Democratic majority in the town’s history. Last year, Greece elected its first Democratic town supervisor in more than a hundred years, marking the start of a trend that continued with this week’s results. Ryan McDonald and Frank Femia, both […]

Greece, NY · 3d

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AG Letitia James and former federal prosecutor Saritha Komatireddy lay out different priorities

Republicans in Monroe County prepared to meet as the race for New York attorney general drew attention to two candidates with different approaches.

New York · 4d

News 8 WROC

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 […]

Perinton, NY · 2d

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