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Fairy Godmothers hosting holiday formal wear sale and dress drive this weekend

HENRIETTA, N.Y. — Fairy Godmothers of Rochester is hosting a holiday formal wear sale and dress drive this weekend. The drive will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. inside the old Dick’s Sporting Good store on Miracle Mile Drive. New and gently used formal dresses will be for sale for about $20. […]

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Grace Potter & the Tresspassers coming to the Kodak Center

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Grace Potter and the Tresspassers announced their 2027 North American Tour and Rochester is a stop! The four-time Grammy nominee and her band will be performing at the Kodak Center on Thursday, January 21, 2027. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. According to the Kodak Center, a dollar from every […]

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The Crimson Quill Brings Horror and Dark Literature to Rochester

For Kenna Paige, the 28-year-old Rochester native behind The Crimson Quill, opening a bookstore has never been a mere passing interest — rather, it is a dream she has carried for years, one that she is finally preparing to turn into reality in Rochester’s South Wedge neighborhood. Set to open shortly before Christmas 2026, The Crimson Quill will become Rochester’s first horror and dark literature themed bookstore.

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Veterans Day in Rochester: What’s Open, What’s Closed & Upcoming Events

Most Rochester government offices and services will be closed Wednesday for Veterans Day. However, garbage and recycling collection will remain on schedule. All Rochester branch libraries will also be closed. Upcoming Veterans Day Events:. Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Field of Honor: St. Pius X School will plant American flags honoring...

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Saturday Boys' Soccer Wrap: Churchville-Chili, Geneseo advance to state semifinals

CLARENCE (VI) (17-2-1) 0. CHURCHVILLE-CHILI (16-1-3) 0 (5-4 on PKs) Churchville-Chili advanced to the semi-finals for the second year in a row after recording their ninth shutout of the season. Clarence earned their 10th shutout this game. Churchville-Chili will take on Bethlehem Central (2) on Saturday, November 14th at 10:45 a.m. at Middletown High School as the Saints look for their first ever state semifinal win.

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RCSD opens community survey as it faces projected $54 million budget gap

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District wants your input as it faces a projected $54 million budget gap for the next school year. The district has opened a community survey. Families, students and staff can weigh in on which programs and services matter most to them. The survey opened Monday, and will be […]

Rochester, NY · 10h

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Rochester looking to fill seats on Nuisance Advisory Board

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester is looking to fill the open seats on its Nuisance Advisory Board. Here’s how it works: the city assesses nuisance points against a property if there are reports of activities involving noise violations, weapons, violence, or drugs. The points are then assigned if the city confirms these […]

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Cayuga Medical Center Earns Full Transparency Badge From Leapfrog Group

Cayuga Medical Center has earned national recognition for its commitment to transparency in patient care, receiving The Leapfrog Group’s newly introduced Full Transparency badge. The recognition highlights the hospital’s efforts to provide patients and families with access to information about the quality and safety of the care it delivers....

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Medicare beneficiaries face rising costs and plan changes ahead of open enrollment

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Open enrollment for Medicare is expected to bring more challenges for millions of beneficiaries as they face rising premiums and discontinued plans this year. This year, four plans were terminated in Monroe County. That is less than the 11 plans canceled countywide going into 2026. “It’s not as bad as last […]

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NorthStar Business Funding named Webster Chamber Business of the Month

Congratulations to NorthStar Business Funding, honored as the November 2026 Business of the Month by the Webster Chamber of Commerce. The business was recognized at the Chamber of Commerce’s most recent Monthly Meeting, held Friday, Oct. 30 at the Webster Golf Club. Carlo DiPisa started NorthStar Business Funding when...

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Monroe County veteran agency leader reflects on biggest challenges facing veterans

Wednesday marks Veterans Day. Rochester region is reflecting on how to address the challenges veterans face.

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Rochester Reads turns its sights to Gaza

Rochester Reads is celebrating 25 years of asking the community to read one book – and then come together to discuss it. This year, Writers & Books has selected two titles — one being Omar El Akkad’s “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This.” El Akkad has described the book as a kind of breakup letter with the West. He writes of the devastation in Gaza and the plight of the Palestinian people. Writers & Books says the book “underscores literature’s capacity to bear witness to the lives, places, and issues that are often left in the margins.”

Rochester, NY · 22h

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Alicia Keys talks 'Hell's Kitchen' and growing up in NYC | Exclusive

The Grammy and Tony Award-winning musical “Hell’s Kitchen,” featuring the music of 17-time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys , is making its way across Upstate New York. The production played Rochester’s West Herr Auditorium Theatre Nov. 3-8 as part of the Rochester Broadway Theatre League’s 2026-27 M&T Bank Broadway Season. The North American tour heads next to Syracuse’s Landmark Theatre Nov. 10-15. The show is directed by multiple-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, features choreography by multiple-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and the music of Keys. Hell's Kitchen takes you through the journey of 17-year-old Ali growing up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in New York City. Along the way you learn about her life and mentors, and hear new music exclusive to the show. The following is a Q&A with Keys. Answers have been edited lightly for clarity and length. How does it feel being able to see your life onstage? This story is not autobiographical, but it is completely inspired by real moments. It’s surreal to see somuch truth come from the stage by such an incredibly talented cast. While Hell’s Kitchen is a fictionalstory, it’s inspired by

Rochester, NY · 16h

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AAA: Gas prices the highest they’ve ever been in November despite prices going down

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester’s average gas price hit $4.31 per gallon Monday, down four cents from last week and seven cents from two weeks ago. According to AAA, the state average is $4.25, down nine cents from last week. The national average is at $4 a gallon, down 16 cents since last week, AAA says. […]

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Fairport mayor’s race write-in results to be announced Friday

FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — The mystery surrounding the election result in the race for Village of Fairport mayor might be solved later this week. A Monroe County Board of Elections team will analyze write-in votes on Thursday and announce its findings Friday at 9:30 a.m. This follows an unusual unofficial election result in which there […]

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Midterm voters continue tradition of honoring suffragists

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tucked down a path inside the Mount Hope cemetery in Rochester sits one headstone, a little more decorated than the rest. It’s become a tradition almost as important as casting the ballot, voters coming out here to place their sticker on Susan B. Anthony’s grave.

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St. Pius Tenth School in Rochester hosts 4th Annual Field of Honor

Chili, N.Y. — St. Pius Tenth School in Rochester will host its 4th Annual Field of Honor, showcasing a striking display of American flags to honor veterans, service members, and other community heroes. This year's theme, "Faith and Service," highlights the values of dedication and commitment. Each American flag...

Rochester, NY · 12h

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George Eastman Museum opens annual ‘Sweet Creations’ display

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The George Eastman Museum has launched its annual “Sweet Creations” exhibit as the holiday season begins. The exhibit features more than 50 handcrafted gingerbread creations along with dozens of decorated trees, wreaths and mantel displays. Staff at the museum said the popular holiday tradition keeps them busy. “This is our busiest time […]

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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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Happening Monday: Diwali celebration and automatic license plate reader hearing

A celebration of Diwali in Brighton and an automatic license plate reader hearing are happening on Monday.