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New survey finds most Rochester parents want stronger action to improve education
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new survey found nearly every Rochester parent wants stronger action to improve education for all students. A community-wide rally was held Monday at Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester where parents, educators and leaders came together to demand better results in Rochester city schools. Advocacy group EDceptional reported student performance remained far […]
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Bright Spot: Lifelong educator honored for decades of dedication
Henrietta, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on lifelong educator Rosemary Hodges. The school is the region's only state-approved special education program of its kind, serving students across seven counties who have struggled academically or socially in traditional school settings. Throughout her career, Hodges has helped shape the school's...
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30 Herricks High School Musicians Earn Prestigious NYSSMA All-State Honors
Herricks High School is celebrating the achievements of 30 student-musicians recognized by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) for the 2026 All-State Music Festival. Seventeen students have been selected to perform, while 13 have been named alternates for the prestigious event, scheduled for December in Rochester, New York.
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Marching band creates family ties in Rochester
VICTOR N.Y (WROC) – Victor High School hosted a marching band competition on Oct. 10. “This happens yearly. Our home show is usually around the same time every year. We only have one show that’s hosted at our home, but it’s really great to have so many bands here,” Victor High School Student Drum Major […]
The Lamron
Invasion of Privacy: Maria Helena Lima
Professor Maria Helena Lima would like you to get her name right. She starts every class with an introduction and printed class list and has no hesitation to tell her students that it is not Professor Lima, it is Maria. Regarding her official title, she states, “When I came here I was just Maria Lima, but everything I publish is Maria Helena Lima. So at some point I said, no, I wanted to be my whole name.”
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Hilton coach named Bills Coach of the Week after record-setting win
HILTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Hilton head football coach Rich Lipani has been named the Buffalo Bills and Visa Week Five High School Tackle Football Coach of the Week for the Rochester region. Lipani earned the honor after leading the Cadets to a 56-19 victory over Webster Schroeder on Oct. 2. The win marked a milestone […]
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Thursday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Dargout gives Webster Thomas overtime win; Noble sets season scoring record for Notre Dame Batavia
PENFIELD (6-3-3) 0. Avery Martone scored the game’s only goal in the final minutes of the first half. WEBSTER THOMAS (10-2-1) 5 (2OT) Cordelia Dargout scored a game-winner in the second overtime for Webster Thomas, while Emily Esders racked up a hat trick. Maggy Auinger found the back of the net once and assisted on four scores. Hillary Ostar and Lucille Paters both scored for Brighton.
Campus Times
From Eastman Student to Tenured Professor — Dr. Cory Hunter’s Rochester Journey
When Cory Hunter was an undergraduate at the Eastman School of Music, he remembers seeing hardly any faculty of color and having no classes with professors of color himself. Two decades later, when he received an offer to return to the University, Hunter was given the opportunity to become the kind of professor he once rarely saw.
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Marching band creates family ties in Rochester
VICTOR N.Y (WROC) - Victor High School hosted a marching band competition on Oct. 10. "This happens yearly. Our home show is usually around the same time every year. We only have one show that's hosted at our home, but it's really great to have so many bands here," Victor High School Student Drum Major Gabriella Peone said.
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Lyons football player's act of sportsmanship goes viral after dramatic win
A simple act of sportsmanship by a Lyons/Sodus High School football player is winning hearts online after he helped an opposing player to his feet following a hard-fought game Friday night.The Lions were facing Midlakes in a back-and-forth matchup that came down to the final play. Lyons/Sodus sealed a four-point victory with an interception, leaving one Midlakes player visibly disappointed on the field.https://www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/local-sports/lyons-football-players-act-of-sportsmanship-goes-viral-after-dramatic-win/
Democrat and Chronicle
State rankings highlight Section V's unbeaten football powers
Brighton and Hilton look to be on a collision course in Class A-1. The two teams, which will not play during the regular season, are currently slotted in the top 10 in that classification in New York state. The Bruins secured a ho-hum win over Churchville-Chili, another previously undefeated team, last week to continue their stint around the best five in the state. The Cadets, with their fifth straight blowout win, continue their climb in the rankings. Elsewhere, there was a shake-up in Class D where Oakfield-Alabama/Elba continues to garner respect. The Aggies, an honorable mention two of the last three weeks, are now Section V's top team in that classification. Here are the New York state football rankings entering the sixth week of the season: Class AA No. 19: Rush-Henrietta (5-0) Last week: 20th Upcoming game: Thursday at Victor Honorable mentions: Pittsford (4-1), University Prep (3-2) Class A No. 5: Brighton (5-0) Last week: 5th Upcoming game: Friday vs. Gates Chili No. 7: Hilton (5-0) Last week: 9th Upcoming game: Friday vs. Pittsford Honorable mentions: Canandaigua (4-1), Churchville-Chili (4-1), Victor (3-2), Webster Schroeder (2-3) Class B No. 1: Monroe (5-0) Last week: 1st Upcoming game: Oct. 24 vs. Canisius
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Keuka College makes counseling services available after student dies in residence hall
KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — Keuka College has made counseling services available after a student died inside a residence hall on Tuesday night. Yates County sheriff’s deputies say they responded to Davis Hall for a report of a woman with breathing difficulties just before 10 p.m. First responders performed CPR and other life-saving measures, but deputies […]
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SUNY Brockport commuters feel the pinch
BROCKPORT, N.Y. — While many Americans love driving, few enjoy paying high prices at the pump. That’s no different for college students at SUNY Brockport. With the national average hovering over $4 per gallon for months on end, seeing that empty sign on your dashboard isn’t making life any better, especially for SUNY Brockport senior Cameron Hyzy.
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Lyons Central School District awarded grant to expand mental health training
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Lyons Central School District has been awarded the Federal Mental Health Awareness Training grant. Lyons is one of two school districts in the state to get $200,000 for the first year of this three-year project. Lyons will partner with six other school districts in Wayne County to expand mental health training.
Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell to Become First Ivy League University to Offer Degrees in Prison
Cornell will become the first Ivy League university to offer a degree to incarcerated students when the Cornell Prison Education Program launches its Bachelor of Professional Studies program at Cayuga Correctional Facility in Fall 2027. The program, offered through a partnership with Cornell’s School of Continuing Education, features organizations, markets,...
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Rochester Prep dedicates third library in elementary school teacher's memory
What role did Jaimie's Bridge play in the library dedication?. What support does Jaimie's Bridge provide to students and families?. Why was the library dedicated to Jaimie Magee Lesnick's memory?. Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester Prep's elementary school on St. Jacob Street cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new library.