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Outlook restored for many users amid day two, tracking impact on Rochester area

Millions of people around the world are still having trouble accessing their email on Friday morning because of a Microsoft Outlook outage.

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Giraffe Kendi moves to Seneca Park Zoo for training

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kendi, a 1-year-old male Masai giraffe, is at Rochester’s Tower (a group of giraffes) for expert care and training before continuing to Canada. Coming from the Greenville Zoo, Kendi is now at the Seneca Park Zoo following a recommendation from the Masai giraffe Species Survival Plan and will ultimately be transferred […]

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Spotlight Team of the Week: Hilton football

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Primetime 585 News 8 Spotlight Team of the Week is the Hilton Cadets football team. Hilton started the season 5-0, but lost back-to-back games against Pittsford and Rush-Henrietta (the two teams in the Class AA title game). The Cadets have come back strong, however, with three wins in the postseason, […]

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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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Paws for a Cause: Monroe Avenue event at Parlay’s Inn raises money for Lollypop Farm

A Rochester sports bar is hosting a fundraiser for Lollypop Farm this Saturday.

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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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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 […]

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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.

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Back-to-back champions: Geneseo defeats Hartwick

In this weekend’s championship match, Geneseo Men’s Soccer took down Hartwick 1-0 in overtime, completing a back-to-back victory streak in the Empire 8 conference. It was a long, hard-fought battle, with senior forward Aiden Lodie being the Knight to finally put away Hartwick in the extra period. The...

Geneseo, NY · 1d

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HF-L High School Drama Club Presents Clue This Weekend

If someone says “Get a clue” this week, they just might be talking about the Honeoye Falls-Lima High School’s production of Clue (the high school edition) that HF-L High’s Drama Club will be staging this weekend. The show, about 90 minutes in length, is a madcap...

Honeoye Falls, NY · 2d

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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...

Monroe County, NY · 1d

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Men's Basketball Overcomes 17-Point Deficit To Beat Hobart

GENEVA, N.Y. – The St. John Fisher men's basketball team overcame a 17-point first-half deficit in a 65-60 non-league road victory over Hobart on Wednesday night inside Bristol Gymnasium. The Cardinals improved to 2-1 and snapped a four-game losing streak to the Statesmen, who fell to 1-1. Hobart beat...

Geneva, NY · 2d

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Moving in Rochester During Lake-Effect Season: A Winter Move Survival Guide

Rochester is one of the snowiest large cities in the country, with roughly 100 inches of snow in an average winter. Yet life does not wait for spring. Job transfers, home closings, and lease end dates land in January just as often as they do in June. The good news...

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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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Maplewood Family YMCA celebrates 110 years of serving Rochester

Where was the Maplewood YMCA's 110th anniversary celebration held?. What other role has the Maplewood YMCA played besides health and wellness?. Why has the Maplewood YMCA maintained its presence in Rochester for 110 years?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Maplewood Family YMCA is celebrating 110 years of serving the Rochester community....

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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. […]

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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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Warm 101.3 steps into Christmas as the 'Holiday Gift of Music' returns to Rochester radio

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Just as snow started to fall in the Rochester area, a local holiday tradition is back. Warm 101.3 made its annual switch to Christmas music Friday at noon. The "Holiday Gift of Music" kicked off with "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by...

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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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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.