Farmington, NY Municipal and More

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Rochester Produce Stand Faces Ban From Food Aid Program Over Building Walls

New York State says Flower City Produce, a longtime vendor at the Rochester Public Market, faces permanent disqualification from the FreshConnect program after regulators flagged five alleged violations — including the fact that the state classifies the business as a grocery store rather than a farmers' market stand. The business has appealed and is still accepting FreshConnect vouchers while that appeal plays out.

Rochester, NY · 10d

Democrat and Chronicle

New $2.5M Route 19 bridge opens in Genesee County

The New York State Department of Transportation has completed a $2.5 million project replacing the State Route 19 bridge over the Black Creek Overflow in Bergen. The new bridge has an expected service life of 75 years. Now, the rehabilitated bridge features a seamless surface, widened shoulders, and was raised three feet to accommodate a secondary channel that holds excess water when the creek exceeds its capacity. “The replacement of this century-old bridge will bring the structure up to modern standards, supporting the seamless movement of people and agricultural products, while enhancing public safety travel conditions for the residents, students, visitors and commercial users who regularly travel this route,” NYSDOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said in a statement. The project replaced a 35-foot-long concrete slab bridge built in 1927 with a 50-foot, integral abutment bridge. According to the DOT, Integral abutment bridges lack the metal expansion joints typically found at the ends of conventional bridges, which can create a "bump" for drivers. The lack of expansion joints should provide a smoother ride. Combined with the bridge's corrosion-resistant, galvanized-steel girders, the design is also expected to reduce future closures for unscheduled maintenance. The DOT advises drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists to expect

Genesee County, NY · 10d

13 WHAM

Election results: Winners emerge in Rochester-area and New York state races

Election results are coming in from races across the Rochester region and New York state, with several incumbents securing reelection. ELECTION RESULTS: Local | New York State | National. Statewide races. Governor: Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul won reelection, defeating Republican Bruce Blakeman. Attorney General: Democratic incumbent Letitia James won a...

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Route 14 bridge project in Lyons will be a challenge for local drivers

A New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) project has been announced for the Town of Lyons that will leave some area drivers looking for new routes during construction. To fill a safety need, the DOT is trying to shorten the time needed for a mandatory re-construction of the Route...

Lyons, NY · 11d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Decision 2026: Morelle and Tenney appear to have won re-election, will serve in Democrat-controlled Congress

Election Day is here. Here’s your guide to local races for Congress, governor, and other state offices.

New York · 8d

News 8 WROC

Track nationwide election results with this balance of power map center

Track national races with these interactive maps from the Associated Press. Balance of Power: US Senate, House, Governor – Interactive Balance of Power: US Senate Balance of Power: US House Balance of Power: Governors

Rochester, NY · 9d

News 8 WROC

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Sunrise Smart Start: Election results, Jay St. stabbing

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Weather forecast: Extreme heat for November Clear skies this morning will help temperatures spike into the upper 70s, near record.

Rochester, NY · 7d

The Batavian

Hawley returning to Assembly for another term

Steve Hawley defeated Sarah Wolcott in Genesee County voting, with the unofficial results being 15,506 to 5,863. Photo by Brian Quinn When the unofficial results were in, Republican and Conservative incumbent Steve Hawley had defeated Democrat Sarah Wolcott, who was running for state Assembly for the first time. Before that, though, gathered with fellow Republicans at Terry Hills Golf Course, Restaurant and Banquet Facility, Hawley said he's wasn't confident

Genesee County, NY · 8d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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See results for who will represent Rochester region in NY Legislature

The results are in for New York State Senate and Assembly. Here’s who will represent the Rochester region in the State Legislature.

Rochester, NY · 7d

News 8 WROC

Democrat Joe Morelle elected to U.S. House in New York’s 25th District

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Democratic Congressman Joe Morelle has won reelection to New York’s 25th Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger and Monroe County Legislator Virginia McIntyre. The Associated Press called the race just after 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. Morelle, who was first elected to Congress in 2018, also appeared on the Working Families Party line. McIntyre, […]

Monroe County, NY · 8d

wxxinews.org

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Rochester is getting all the lasers

(foreground) Thomas Brown, Alexis Vogt; (background) Leah George VanScott, and Sujatha Ramanujan with host Evan Dawson on "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Monday, November 2, 2026. Rochester is becoming a national hub for laser science, thanks to the National Science Foundation and New York State. As reported by WXXI's Brian...

Rochester, NY · 10d

The Rochester Beacon

It’s time to treat chronic absenteeism as a community crisis

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Beacon’s Counterpoint columnists—liberal Rick Dollinger and conservative Geoff Rosenberger—tackle the issue of students who are chronically absent. They agree that showing up for school is so fundamental that it doesn’t lend itself to debate. GEOFF: Rick, take a look...

Monroe County, NY · 9d

News 8 WROC

Monroe County shatters early voting record ahead of Election Day

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A record number of Monroe County voters have already made their voices heard ahead of Election Day, with more than 95,000 ballots cast during the early voting period. The historic turnout represents a significant increase over previous midterm elections, reflecting a broader surge in early voting across the country. Monroe County […]

Monroe County, NY · 9d

spectrumlocalnews.com

'Pocketbook issues' driving voters to the polls

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As voters across New York lined up to cast their ballots on Tuesday, there are a number of reasons why they came out this year. “Cost of living is a big thing for us," said Melissa Lee, a Rochester-area voter. “I have three kids and things add up quickly."

News 8 WROC

2026 Election results for New York, Rochester and the Finger Lakes

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This Sleepy New York Village On Lake Ontario Is Where Life Slows Down By The Lighthouse

At the very end of a slim point in upstate New York, the road stops, the lake takes over, and a 51-foot lighthouse waits at the end of a long pier. The small beach park beside it offers free parking, lifeguards, a playground, and a harbor story that goes back to 1858.

Sodus Point, NY · 12d

News 8 WROC

HEAP applications open Nov. 2nd, what you need to know about new guidelines

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – As temperatures drop even lower, applications for the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) open Monday. Governor Hochul recently announced she’d bring it back this winter. The state also increased the income guidelines for households and the benefit amount for those who get heating fuels delivered, like oil, kerosene, and propane. Monroe […]

Monroe County, NY · 10d

News 8 WROC

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Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge will swing open Monday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge will swing open Monday morning to vehicular use. The Monroe County Department of Transportation says crews will begin working to open the bridge. They are expecting it to be open to traffic by 3 p.m. As usual, the bridge will be open until it closes on […]

Monroe County, NY · 10d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Decision 2026: Dems gain full control in Congress, here’s how local key races played out

News10NBC is tracking reaction on Wednesday after Democrats flipped both the House and the Senate in the Midterms. We’re following multiple races that are still too close to call, including Alaska’s Senate race.