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Iconic Laf-A-Lot reopens on Loon Lake after massive rebuild in Wayland

Everyone is smiling again at the Laf-A-Lot. An iconic Steuben County lakeside bar and restaurant reopened recently after a complete rebuild by its new owners. The Laf -A-Lot on Loon Lake is "pouring beers once again," Chuck Cavallaro posted Nov. 2 on the "What's going on around Wayland" Facebook page. The bar's signature cocktail, the Blue Whale, is presumably being mixed and poured again, too. The Laf-A-Lot had been closed since December 2025. Former owners Ed and Paula Kauffman sold the 100 Laf A Lot Road business to Chuck Cavallaro and his wife, Joanne Cavallaro, in March 2026. The couple, along with family members and even many of Cavallaros' neighbors on Loon Lake, immediately got to work restoring the existing bar and restaurant. “The next day (after the sale closed) I was at the bar with a crowbar and a hammer, and we started taking stuff apart," Chuck Cavallaro, a semi-retired medical doctor, told The Evening Tribune last spring. The old bar and restaurant was essentially stripped down to its studs and rebuilt, with the old floor and roof replaced, a new bar installed and a larger kitchen with updated equipment constructed. The Cavallaros documented nearly every step in the

Wayland, NY · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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DEC adds new requirements after chronic wasting disease found in Livingston County deer

The Department of Environmental Conservation is ramping up its deer testing after a Livingston County deer tested positive for chronic wasting disease.

Livingston County, NY · 1d

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State Semi-Final Preview: Geneseo and Greenville battle for a spot in Class C finals

Geneseo enters unbeaten in 15 straight, including three consecutive one-goal victories. Greenville has won six in a row since a 6-0 late-season loss. Both sides hope to ride a semi-final win to a first ever NYS title. It’s No. 1 vs No. 3 in Class C. Here’s the breakdown:

Geneseo, NY · 23h
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News 8 WROC

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Mt. Morris mulch fire burns weeks later, raising concerns among neighbors, state officials

MOUNT MORRIS, N.Y. (WROC) — A mulch fire in Livingston County is still burning nearly two weeks later. Concerns are being raised by neighbors and a state senator about the smoke and its potential impact on residents’ health and air quality. Crews are actively working to extinguish the fire at Schrier Farms in Mount Morris. […]

Livingston County, NY · 13h

News 8 WROC

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Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region Friday. 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 · 6d

Spectator

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NYS paving program will upgrade roads in Steuben, Allegany, Livingston

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Nov. 10 detailed $100 million in funding for repaving projects in 68 locations across the state to help rejuvenate roadways impacted by New York’s typical harsh winter weather. A total of 642 lane miles of state highways across every region of the state will be repaved under the State Department of Transportation’s "Harsh Winter Paving" program. The funding will cover multiple repaving projects in Steuben, Allegany and Livingston counties, according to the governor's announcement. State officials said the investments reflect Hochul's ongoing commitment to restore and revitalize New York’s roads, especially those impacted by extreme weather. Livingston, Steuben 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $620,000 to resurface U.S. Route 15 from the Livingston County line through the village of Wayland to Gunlocke Park Road in the town of Wayland, Steuben County $622,000 to resurface state Route 226 and State Route 415 in the village of Savona, Steuben County $1.5 million to resurface state Route 5 and U.S. Route 20 from Pole Bridge Road to Dalton Road in the Livingston County towns of Avon and Lima Allegany County 'Harsh Winter' repaving projects $825,000 to resurface state Route 244 from Alfred Station to the village of Alfred and

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Victor schools briefly locked down after rumor of student with gun

Victor, N.Y. — The Victor Central School District was briefly placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon following a report that a student may have had a gun on campus. Superintendent Tim Terranova said administrators at Victor Junior High School initiated the districtwide lockdown around 12:22 p.m. following a rumor that a student had a gun on campus, but the school resource officer and security staff determined within minutes there was no actual threat.

Victor, NY · 14h

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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County shares more details on planned Ogden bridge closure that’s created frustration

Months after the CSX overpass bridge on Gillett Road reopened following a nearly two-year closure, a different bridge on the same road is set to close.

Ogden, NY · 3d

BroBible

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New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions

East High/World of Inquiry beat defending New York high school football state champion Monroe over the weekend in playoff action. Hours later, it was disqualified from the postseason. A massive brawl erupted after the final play of the game. It will end both teams’ pursuit of a title. The two foes met for a Section […] The post New York High School Football Team Disqualified From Playoffs Hours After Beating Defending State Champions appeared first on BroBible.

Rochester, NY · 4d

The Star Gazette

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Where new state grants are flowing to boost area water quality projects

Communities in Chemung, Steuben and other Southern Tier counties are among localities statewide that will benefit from water quality grants announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Through the program, the state Department of Environmental Conservation is awarding $45 million in state grants to support 25 projects to further improve water quality in Region 8, which includes Chemung, Steuben and Schuyler counties. Those projects will directly improve water quality or habitat, promote flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protect a drinking water source, DEC said in a news release. "Funding from these grants will directly help local communities upgrade essential infrastructure to protect drinking water, improve flood resiliency, and reduce the amount of polluted stormwater runoff entering lakes, rivers and streams,” said DEC Region 8 Director Timothy P. Walsh. Here is a breakdown of how those grants will support water quality projects in area counties: Chemung County Chemung County: A $400,000 grant will enable the county to buy a vacuum truck to conduct regular cleanouts of catch basins and stormwater infrastructure and help reduce pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Town of Horseheads: A $400,000 grant will fund replacement of an aging salt storage facility at the

Chemung County, NY · 3d

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Three Western New York Farms To Be Protected In Perpetuity

Protecting our farmlands has never been more important. Farmland is disappearing mostly because it’s worth more to sell for building than to keep farming, and a lot of it is about to change hands. The problem is, if our farmlands disappear, it will have a massive impact on our...

New York · 1d

News 8 WROC

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East High will proceed to Class B Finals after football fight investigation

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — East High School will proceed to face Honeoye Falls-Lima in the Section V + Class B Football Sectional Championship. This comes as a result of Section V’s investigation into a fight during last weekend’s game. The fight took place during the match between James Monroe High School and East High School. […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Connors and Ferris Sectional Championship Preview: Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy to clash in Class C

One squad enters the championship game for the first time in almost a decade. The other is a win away from its first as a merged program. Two teams ranked in the state top 10 will clash when Hornell/Arkport-Canaseraga and Caledonia-Mumford/Le Roy meet this weekend. This will get you ready:

Hornell, NY · 23h

Democrat and Chronicle

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Eastview Mall adds 5 stores, including Bass Pro Shops. See what's new

Four retailers have opened stores at Eastview Mall in Victor, Ontario County, this fall, with a fifth set to open this week. Since mid-September, the mall has welcomed Snipes, Happy Beauty, Lovisa and GOAT USA. This week, the mall's newest anchor store, Bass Pro Shops, will open a 90,000-square-foot location . Here's a look at the new stores at Eastview Mall, which is owned and operated by Wilmorite. Snipes The sneaker and streetwear retailer opened a 3,000-square-foot store Sept. 17. It is located in the J.C. Penney wing, between Aerie and la Vie en Rose. The company is based in Germany. Happy Beauty Texas-based beauty and cosmetics retailer Happy Beauty opened its first and only New York store in mid-October, according to Wilmorite. The 2,850-square-foot store is inside Entrance 4 off the Main Court. It replaced the Exotic Snack Factory, which moved to another wing of the mall. Happy Beauty sells a variety of cosmetics and skin care products. Lovisa Lovisa , a Melbourne, Australia-based retailer of fast-fashion jewelry and accessories, opened at Eastview Mall Oct. 23. The 1,480-square-foot store is located in the J.C. Penney wing, between Hollister and Lovesac. The retailer introduces new styles weekly. Its collections include

Victor, NY · 1d

News 8 WROC

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Bass Pro Shops will celebrate grand opening at Eastview

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The new Bass Pro Shops at Eastview Mall opens this week, featuring a variety of festivities during its grand opening. The 90,000-square-foot store, which occupies the former Lord & Taylor space, is set to open on Thursday, November 12. Its normal business hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Bright Spot: Canandaigua's Bean Bags and Barbecue community event

What year was the sixth annual Bean Bags and Barbecue event held?. Which local law enforcement groups participated in the cornhole competition?. Why did Trolley Station Apartments partner with Club 86 for food service?. Canandaigua, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on bean bags and barbecue. Trolley Station Apartments...

Canandaigua, NY · 3d

News 8 WROC

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Christkindl Market to host final year at Canandaigua’s Granger Homestead

CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) – After two decades of bringing holiday magic to Canandaigua, the Christkindl Market is coming to an end. This upcoming weekend, there’s one more chance to get in on the fun. Setup is currently underway for the 20th Annual Canandaigua Christkindl Market happening later this week off of Main Street. It will […]

Canandaigua, NY · 2d

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Panthers dispatch Perry in sub-regional with barrage of serves, spikes

BUFFALO, NY – Returning to the brink of the New York Public High School Athletic Association State tournament, the Perry volleyball team walked out under the bright lights with a sense of ‘finally.’ It had been 39 years since the Section V Yellowjackets had claimed a Sectional title and earned a chance to play for a state bid.

Portville, NY · 2d

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First Bass Pro Shops store in the Rochester area opens at Eastview Mall

After years of uncertainty, the first Bass Pro Shops in the Greater Rochester area is now open. The 90,000-square-foot store, located at Eastview Mall in Victor, features a 10,000-gallon aquarium and a 1,000-gallon stream. The store was first announced in October 2025, and work to transform the former Lord & Taylor building began early this year.

Victor, NY · 17h