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Road salt prices rise as Rochester-area businesses, towns prepare for winter

With winter weather approaching, local businesses and municipalities across the region are stocking up on road salt — but many are paying more to do it. After shortages in recent years, some are taking extra steps to secure supplies early and avoid potential delivery delays. BACKGROUND: Monroe County towns...

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Demolition underway for Main Street Commons project

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Demolition is underway on East Main Street for the upcoming Main Street Commons. The City of Rochester posted pictures of the demolition to social media Thursday morning: The Main Street Commons project aims to create a pedestrian-friendly public space dividing the 600-foot-long East Main Street superblock between St. Paul and N. […]

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Friday and weekend: Authors’ festival, music at Lollypop Farm, Turkey Bash, and more

Music at Lollypop Farm, the Skycoasters Turkey Bash, the JCC Authors and Innovators Festival, and more are happening on Friday or this weekend.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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State Semifinal Preview: C.G. Finney matches up against Chazy in Class D

One team is looking to advance to a first ever NYSPHAA title game. The other is making a ninth semifinal round appearance in school history. C.G. Finney and Chazy battle it out for a chance to go to the NYS Class D Boys’ Soccer championship. Here’s the breakdown:

Chazy, NY · 2d

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Monroe County Ecopark marks 15-year anniversary

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Monroe County is celebrating its Ecopark today as it turns 15. This was the scene when it first opened near the airport, offering Monroe County residents a one-stop drop-off point for items that shouldn’t go in the landfill. This includes certain electronics, paint, prescription drugs, etc. The county’s director of Environmental […]

Monroe County, NY · 1d

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Joan’s Closet reopens Saturday with free maternity, postpartum and baby clothes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Joan’s Closet is reopening this Saturday at a new location on South Clinton Avenue. The free clothing closet is now at Kindred Connection and offers maternity, postpartum and baby clothes for sizes from preemie through 24 months. The closet will be open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 19. […]

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Recycled soil from Lilac Festival being used to restore sunflower field at Highland Park

Rochester, N.Y. — What began in the recycling and compost bins at the Lilac Festival now has a new purpose. Impact Earth took 10 cubic yards of nutrient-dense soil recycled from the festival and donated it back to Highland Park for planting as part of a sustainability initiative. The...

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Fairy Godmothers of Rochester hosts first dress drive of the 2027 prom season

Henrietta, N.Y. — Fairy Godmothers of Rochester is holding its first dress drive for Prom Season 2027 on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at its new location inside the old Dick's Sporting Goods store at Marketplace Mall. The Holiday Formal Wear Sale and Dress Drive will give people...

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Sickle Cell Fighters host blood drive

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A blood drive will be held Saturday in Rochester to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and support people living with the disease. The Sickle Cell Fighters Blood Drive will take place in the main hall of Memorial AME Zion Church on Clarissa Street from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. All […]

Rochester, NY · 15h

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Local Democratic and Republican party chairs look back … and look ahead

Monroe County party chairs join us to discuss the midterms, as well as their vision for winning in the future. For Democrats, the gains in the past decade have been remarkable. For Republicans, late chair Steve Minarik might have a hard time believing that they’ve lost control of the county legislature, as well as town supervisor positions in Perinton, Penfield, Webster, and Greece. But the midterms tend to favor the party that does not hold the White House, and true to form, Democrats had a huge night.

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Bright Spot: Eastridge students rake leaves for local veterans

Irondequoit, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Eastridge High School students who are giving back to local veterans, one yard at a time. A group of 60 students took part in a community service effort called "Raking for a Reason," clearing leaves from the yards of six veterans in East Irondequoit.

Irondequoit, NY · 1d

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First Alert Weather: Tracking cold breeze this weekend, rain and wet snow showers at times

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester saw its first flakes of the season yesterday! Cold northwesterly wind will continue to cause lake effect rain and snow showers through today, with the lower elevations seeing primarily rain, and the higher elevations seeing a thin layer of slushy snow fall. Precipitation coverage and intensity will calm down just a […]

Rochester, NY · 17h

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Tracy Briggs leads Fairport mayoral race after write-in count but race still too close to call

FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Tracy Briggs, who launched a write-in campaign after losing the democratic primary, is now leading the race for village mayor in Fairport. The Monroe County Board of Elections tallied write-in votes on Friday and Briggs got 1,295. The party-backed candidate Heidi Woika had 1,252 on election night, which puts her down by […]

Fairport, NY · 1d

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Ways to Spread Christmas Cheer Around Rochester

There’s something special about the idea of setting off a ripple of kindness right here in our community during the holidays. When we sprinkle a little cheer here and there, Christmas really starts to feel magical. If you’d like to be part of that magic, here are some ways to get involved.

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TE Connectivity expanding to Henrietta, creating 800+ jobs

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — TE Connectivity will be expanding its operations to Henrietta, bringing with it hundreds of jobs to Monroe County. TE Connectivity, which is headquartered in Ireland, designs connectors, sensors, and electronic components to advance transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, and data centers, to name a few. The company serves customers in hundreds […]

Henrietta, NY · 2d

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Scholar Athlete: Joe Infante

HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Rush-Henrietta football player Joe Infante has been named the latest News10NBC Scholar Athlete of the Week. Infante, a longtime linebacker, switched to defensive end this year when his coach asked him to help the team. “Honestly, I was pretty excited, because he said I could help the team out. Honestly, I’m a […]

Henrietta, NY · 1d

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State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown:

Churchville, NY · 2d

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Consumer Alert: BMW recalls over 700K vehicles due to risk of them catching fire

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — BMW of North America is issuing its most serious recall for over 700,000 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says these vehicles are at risk of catching fire even while parked and turned off. 14 different BMW models from 2012 to 2018 are included in this recall. Here’s the full list […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Why we should preserve our lake heritage

There was a time when going to the lake was simply what Rochesterians did. On warm summer afternoons, families packed their cars and headed north toward Charlotte. Children ran barefoot through the sand. Parents unfolded lawn chairs, unpacked picnic baskets, and opened those unmistakable yellow Kodak coolers. The smell of sunscreen mixed with the breeze coming off Lake Ontario. The carousel turned, the waves rolled in, and for a few hours, the concerns of everyday life seemed a little farther away. You didn’t need much money. You didn’t need a reservation. You just needed a beautiful afternoon and somewhere to spread a blanket. The lake belonged to everyone.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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