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Fairport veteran family demands action after grave items damaged

FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) – A family member of many veterans buried at Greenvale Cemetery in Fairport is demanding accountability from village leaders after she says landscapers destroyed headstones and American flags during property maintenance. Mary Brongo explained she visits the cemetery weekly to pay her respects towards her loved ones and other veterans buried at […]

Fairport, NY · 4d

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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 · 3d

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Monroe County hosts 5th annual Veterans Day Parade

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Monroe County’s fifth annual Veterans Day Parade was held Saturday in Rochester at the corner of Highland Avenue and S Goodman Street. The parade strolled to the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Gary Beikirch Park on South Avenue. The family-friendly parade had marching units, veterans service organizations, high-ranking active-duty service […]

Monroe County, NY · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Rochester students get hands-on carpentry training from local carpenter union members

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — High school students from the Rochester area got hands-on experience with skilled carpenters Monday. Local union members from the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters introduced the students to the basics of carpentry at the union’s facility. The lessons included building roofs, drilling and putting projects together. “Right now, we’re doing […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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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 […]

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Local Veterans Honored at Recognition Ceremony

Luann VanPeursem of Churchville and David Brown of Chili were among the 32 area veterans Senator Pam Helming honored at her 10th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on October 23 at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua. The ceremony brought together veterans, their families, friends, and community members to recognize their military service and continued contributions to their communities. Since the first ceremony in 2017, the program has recognized hundreds of veterans.

Canandaigua, NY · 4d

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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 […]

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Rochester's high housing costs stand in the way of a new safe house for women fleeing domestic violence

The Willow Domestic Violence Center is setting out to purchase a safe dwelling house in Monroe County for women fleeing domestic violence. But it's hit a snag: a housing market that is simply too expensive and competitive. "I think it's more of a supply and demand thing," Nicole Morelle, chief...

Monroe County, NY · 5d

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Flu cases surge across New York, with Monroe County reporting early-season spike

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Flu cases across New York state increased 77% over the past week, reaching 7,696, as Monroe County continues to see an early-season surge, according to the New York State Department of Health. Monroe County has reported 243 flu cases so far this season. County-by-county case numbers are included in the graphic […]

Monroe County, NY · 4d

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Veterans Day Discount at Tops

Tops Friendly Markets will honor those who have served our country with an 11 percent discount on groceries this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Now in its 13th year, the program has provided more than $1 million in savings to military personnel and their families. The discount will be...

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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 · 5d

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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 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 […]

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Phoenix Tailings prepares to open rare earth separation facility at Eastman Business Park

What incentives did Phoenix Tailings receive for the Eastman facility?. How many jobs will Phoenix Tailings' facility create at launch?. Why did Phoenix Tailings choose Eastman Business Park for its facility?. Greece, N.Y. — Phoenix Tailings is preparing to open a rare earth separation facility in the Rochester area.

Rochester, NY · 5d

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Democratic, Republican leaders across Monroe County react to what many call a ‘historic’ midterm election

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following what many are calling a historic midterm election Tuesday night, Democrats and Republicans across the country, including here in Monroe County, are reflecting on what lies ahead. Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle, who represents New York’s 25th Congressional District, and Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney, who represents the 24th Congressional District, offered […]

Monroe County, NY · 6d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 4d

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