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Local author set to cut ribbon on new Barnes & Noble in Henrietta

Local author Tim Probert will cut the ribbon on the new Barnes & Noble in Henrietta on Wednesday morning.

Henrietta, NY · 2d

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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.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Rochester VFW post honors Black veterans’ legacy while seeking younger members

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Veterans helping veterans and serving the community is part of the mission of the nonprofit organization known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The VFW dates back to 1899. It was created to ensure the rights and benefits of service members who fought on foreign soil or in hostile waters. […]

Rochester, NY · 23h

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Upstate New York veterans honored for their service

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A day to honor all who served. Communities across New York stopped on Wednesday to honor our nation’s military veterans with services and luncheons and other events. What Veterans Day means most to many, is that their service and sacrifice is not forgotten. A day...

Rochester, NY · 2d

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NYSEG and RG&E Expand Binghamton Energy Control Center

New York State Electric & Gas and Rochester Gas and Electric have expanded the distribution control room at their Binghamton Energy Control Center. The utilities say the project will strengthen outage response across New York. The center coordinates planned and emergency work for NYSEG and RG&E’s transmission and distribution systems....

Binghamton, NY · 9h

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Honor Flight Rochester Thanks America’s Veterans and Looks Ahead to Its 100th Mission

On this Veterans Day, Honor Flight Rochester extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who have worn our nation’s uniform. Their service and sacrifices, in times of peace and war, deserve our enduring respect and appreciation. This Veterans Day also marks an important milestone for Honor Flight Rochester. With the...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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US News & World Report lists 9 best nursing homes in the Rochester area

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — US News & World Report has posted a list of the top nursing homes in the Rochester area. The report listed 49 nursing homes in the Greater Rochester Area. Nine on the list received a “High Performing” rating in short-term and/or long-term care. Below are the top nine nursing homes on […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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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 · 3d

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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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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 · 1d

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5 Holiday Festivals Happening in Livingston County, NY That are Worth a Weekend Roadtrip

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. December 5 is a remarkably special day. Well, it’s because on that very Saturday, Livingston County is a speckled map of holiday cheer. Avon, Dansville, Caledonia, and Mount Morris are sleighing the game with celebrations that Erie, Otsego, and even Westchester can’t compete with.

Livingston County, NY · 9h

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A 20-year Finger Lakes Christmas market is ending this weekend

The Canandaigua Christkindl Market will hold its final event this weekend after two decades at the Granger Homestead and Carriage Museum, with organizers citing rising costs and diminishing financial support. The German-inspired Christmas market has served as a fundraiser for the historic landmark, but the event has become financially unsustainable,...

Canandaigua, NY · 2d

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Eastside residents’ lawsuit over High Acres Landfill odors moves closer to trial

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) — After nearly eight years of fighting over odors coming from the High Acres Landfill, a group of eastside residents is getting closer to having its day in court. A federal judge has rejected several arguments from Waste Management and New York City seeking to dismiss the residents’ lawsuit, allowing key claims […]

Perinton, NY · 2d

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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 · 1d

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Brick laying ceremony held at the West Church Street memorial to honor local veterans

New bricks were laid at the Potter Place memorial in Fairport this Veterans Day to honor local veterans, including Marine Corps veteran Melissa Martens.

Fairport, NY · 2d

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Public Health announces possible measles exposure at multiple locations in Wayne County

Lyons, NY- Wayne County Public Health is advising the public of possible exposure to measles at three Wayne County locations between October 31st-November 3rd, potentially exposing others to the illness. The following dates and times indicate the period that the infected individual was in these locations and a 2-hour period after the individual left the location. Measles virus remains alive in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours.

Wayne County, NY · 4d

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Newark Breaks Ground On Five Affordable Homes In Clinton Hill, Eyes 14 More By 2027

Crews have started work on five affordable housing units in Newark's Clinton Hill neighborhood, part of a South Ward project that city officials say will soon expand with 14 more homes nearby. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka broke ground on Phase 1 of Badger-Madison Homes on November 9 at 128 and 130 Badger Avenue, where construction is now underway.

Newark, NY · 13h

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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 · 7d

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Higher prices, fewer options for Monroe County seniors signing up for Medicare Advantage plans

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Older adults in Monroe County are facing higher prices and fewer choices as they sign up for Medicare Advantage plans during open enrollment. Peggy and Oscar Kent are longtime Greece residents, “ever since I was young and got married, it was always my dream to retire and live in Florida in the […]

Monroe County, NY · 4d

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