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Men’s Basketball wins season opener over MCLA, 81-77

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Sophomores Xavier Nelson and Jason Gibbs both scored career highs to help the RIT men's basketball team earn an 81–77 victory over MCLA in their season opener, Friday evening. HOW IT HAPPENED. MCLA built an early 13-9 lead and led by as many as seven...

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Church pantry provides coats and food to community

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Genesee Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Food Pantry held its second annual Community Day and coat giveaway. The event helps support community members as the cold season approaches. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary breakfast, access to food pantry items, and free coats and winter accessories. “We need to establish that we are a […]

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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

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Lower nicotine vapes can lead to higher risk: RIT study

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — You might think less nicotine means less risk. But RIT researchers say that’s not always the case when it comes to vaping. Researchers found some e-cigarette users may actually vape more when using lower-nicotine products. The study showed users often take deeper puffs and vape more frequently, potentially exposing themselves to […]

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Musician Shawn Gonzalez holds Q&A with SOTA students

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Touring musician and keyboardist with California-based band Dirty Heads, Shawn Gonzalez held a virtual Q&A session with students at Rochester School for the Arts on Wednesday. This was Gonzalez’s third virtual visit to Rochester City Schools. “It was a meaningful conversation reflecting a fast-changing musical landscape,” SOTA instructor and moderator Benjamin […]

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GALLERY: East House's 60th anniversary

What role did the silent auction play in East House's 60th anniversary?. How many people does East House support annually according to the article?. Why does East House emphasize community funding in the current economy?. Rochester, N.Y. — A local non-profit celebrated its 60th anniversary Saturday, setting the stage for...

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Women's Cross Country Rolls To 12th Consecutive ECC Title

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Roberts Wesleyan University women's cross country team entered Saturday morning's East Coast Conference Championship with a plan. "The goal was to get as many people on our team as we could stuck in a pack,: sophomore Michaela Goettel said. "We ran together and then with about 1,200 meters left we started kicking."

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Rochester voters respond to the Midterm Election Results

What are the main affordability concerns for Rochester voters?. What charges were filed against the woman in the Henrietta fatal crash?. Why do Rochester voters want Democrats to address affordability issues?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — With Democrats poised to take control of Congress after the midterm elections, some Rochester voters...

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State Quarterfinal Preview: Pittsford Sutherland takes on Maine-Endwell in the Class A state quarterfinal

Both teams are looking to win their first New York State quarterfinal this century. The Class A quarterfinal is set and it’s Pittsford Sutherland against Maine-Endwell. Here’s the breakdown:. PITTSFORD SUTHERLAND KNIGHTS. (16-1-3/Monroe County Division III) vs. MAINE-ENDWELL SPARTANS. (13-2-0/Southern Tier Athletic Conference) How they arrived here: Pittsford...

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Seneca Park Zoo hosts 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.

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George Eastman Museum kicks off annual holiday gingerbread tradition

Rochester, N.Y. — George Eastman Museum is kicking off its annual holiday tradition of decorated gingerbread displays on Saturday. The exhibition features more than 50 imaginative, beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, along with dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and unique mantel displays. Guests can view the displays in...

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Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival returns for its 28th edition

What was the theme of the 28th Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival returned to Rochester on Saturday, embracing the theme, “Feed Your Imagination: Read!”. The event inspired children of all ages to celebrate literacy, diversity, and the...

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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 […]

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Men's Basketball falls to Lycoming, 72-57

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Graduate student guard Jacob Works scored a game-high 20 points, but the RIT men's basketball team fell to Lycoming, 72-57, Saturday. Lycoming scored the game's first four points and used an early 9-2 run to build a seven-point lead less than five minutes into the contest.