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Iconic Laf-A-Lot reopens on Loon Lake after massive rebuild in Wayland

Everyone is smiling again at the Laf-A-Lot. An iconic Steuben County lakeside bar and restaurant reopened recently after a complete rebuild by its new owners. The Laf -A-Lot on Loon Lake is "pouring beers once again," Chuck Cavallaro posted Nov. 2 on the "What's going on around Wayland" Facebook page. The bar's signature cocktail, the Blue Whale, is presumably being mixed and poured again, too. The Laf-A-Lot had been closed since December 2025. Former owners Ed and Paula Kauffman sold the 100 Laf A Lot Road business to Chuck Cavallaro and his wife, Joanne Cavallaro, in March 2026. The couple, along with family members and even many of Cavallaros' neighbors on Loon Lake, immediately got to work restoring the existing bar and restaurant. “The next day (after the sale closed) I was at the bar with a crowbar and a hammer, and we started taking stuff apart," Chuck Cavallaro, a semi-retired medical doctor, told The Evening Tribune last spring. The old bar and restaurant was essentially stripped down to its studs and rebuilt, with the old floor and roof replaced, a new bar installed and a larger kitchen with updated equipment constructed. The Cavallaros documented nearly every step in the

Wayland, NY · 5d

News 8 WROC

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Local contestant wins big on ‘The Price is Right’

WATCH: Ontario resident Jeremy Punsririruk’s Final Showcase on “The Price is Right” (Video/CBS Entertainment) ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Come on down! We had a local contestant on “The Price Is Right!” Jeremy Punsiriruk got very lucky on Monday’s episode. He was the closest to guessing the price of the spa retreat prize in Arizona and […]

Rochester, NY · 6d

585mag.com

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Roc Lobster brings fresh seafood to the (585)

The shores of Lake Ontario might not be brimming with lobster, but it’s not hard to find a top-tier, fresh, juicy roll right in the (585). I like a lot of foods, but seafood is my favorite, and I don’t think that will ever change. East Coast and West Coast, I’ve had it all, seafood in every coastal town from Newport, Oregon, down to San Francisco, California, Long Island to Boston. So when it comes to seafood, if I say it’s good, it’s good. And Roc Lobster? Very good.

Rochester, NY · 12d
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Invasion of Privacy: Al “Buzzo” Bruno

Music is a binding force for small communities. It has the unique power to both structure local identity and provide solace to those who feel like outsiders, acting as both tradition and innovation. Geneseo’s own Buzzo Music is a staple of Main Street. It has served as the heart of Geneseo’s music culture for 56 years, all thanks to its co-founder, Al “Buzzo” Bruno.

Geneseo, NY · 2d
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Groundbreaking for High Falls State Park to take place next week

The groundbreaking for the first phase of High Falls State Park will take place Wednesday, Nov. 18, officials have confirmed. The first phase of park construction will be High Falls Terrace, overlooking the eastern edge of the gorge. The core of that project phase is the Heritage Walk and Memorial Wall, dedicated to the stories of those who migrated to the Rochester area, from Irish Americans to the Haudenosaunee nations.

Rochester, NY · 3d

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The Rochester, New York Country Bakery Where The Line Forms In The Dark And The Bread Sells Out By 9

Some Rochester mornings start with a line of people standing outside a small shop in the middle of winter, waiting for the doors to open. Drivers passing by often wonder if anything could be worth that kind of patience. The answer, according to the regulars who keep coming back week...

Rochester, NY · 4d

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This Low-Key New York Deli Serves An Italian Beef Sandwich That Locals Guard Like Treasure

Some places earn their reputation quietly, without a publicist or a press release, just really good food and people who can’t stop talking about it. Calabresella’s New York Style Deli in Rochester, New York is exactly that kind of place, and once you find it, you’ll completely understand why locals treat it like a closely guarded secret.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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The Stunning 1948 Diner In New York Is Truly The Last Of Its Kind

Nobody warned you that a trip to Rochester, New York, would result in standing inside the last diner of its kind ever built, but here you are, and honestly, things could be a lot worse. The Highland Park Diner on South Clinton Avenue is not just a diner. It’s the...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Hornell’s speakeasy themed lounge “Hush” will close permanently on December 26

The Main Street cocktail destination opened in 2022. Announcement from Hush, Follow Hush on Facebook for their final events. Well, the time has come to say our goodbyes in the most positive way. When we opened Hush. in 2022 it was with a dream to bring something entirely different to our small town. Something that may have never existed if we did not take the leap. At that time my mom (and partner) was recently retired, and I had graduated college and was trying to figure it all out.

Hornell, NY · 3d

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 7d

CITY News

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Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso

At the intersection of grill recipes, food experiments and sports on just about any social media platform, one is likely to find Chef Cuso. It’s a moniker for Victor native Jack Mancuso, the face behind (and in front of) the Chef Cuso handle who makes it very clear that he is “not a chef,” even […] The post Victor native Jack Mancuso sears his name to fame as Chef Cuso appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Victor, NY · 6d

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PBS documentary series "Crime and Punishment" features the story of Rochester's Austin Reed

A new PBS documentary series premiering Monday, Nov. 16 on WXXI-TV features the story of a Rochester native. "Crime and Punishment in America" is a four-part series examining criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today. Austin Reed was a Black man who was born free in Rochester...

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Rochester International Jazz Festival Announces First Two Headliners

The Rochester International Jazz Festival has announced Patti LaBelle and Marcus King Band as the first two headliners for its 24th edition. The performances will take place at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre in Rochester. Patti LaBelle is a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and headlines the event on June 19th....

Rochester, NY · 6h

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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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.

Rochester, NY · 2d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Eastern European Restaurants In New York And Here Are The Results

One of the best plates of pierogi in New York comes out of a former church. I did not see that coming, and honestly, it feels a little perfect for food this comforting. Eastern European cooking has always felt a little sacred to me, like a family ritual. Recipes like these crossed oceans in someone’s memory, and they still taste like home to the families who carried them.

New York · 12d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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North Dansville keeps Dansville Airport open, but a shorter runway limits flights to daytime

The runway lights at Dansville Airport are being shut off as part of a temporary solution following a year-long stalemate between the Town of North Dansville and one of its largest employers.

Dansville, NY · 1d

The Leader

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NYC deli-cious recently opened on Corning's Northside. Step inside

An NYC deli-cious eatery recently opened at 37 E. Pulteney St., bringing a New York style deli to the Corning Gaffer District. The deli opened Saturday afternoon on Nov. 8, and NYC-deli-cious manager Omar Ali said people have been filing in since then. The store at 37 E. Pulteney St. is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Crews upgraded the plaza site, which formerly housed The Mug Shotz restaurant until the business closed in late 2025. Gaffer District Executive Director Catherine Price said she is thrilled to see that the NYC deli-cious recently opened in the Gaffer District. "We love seeing so many new businesses opening on our district's Northside," Price said. The eatery's menu will feature egg omelets, wraps, bagels, burgers, cold and hot sandwiches, coffee, fries, salads, drinks, shakes, and more. Jen Miller, Corning City Planning and Economic Director, said the new deli will be an asset to the city and the entire community. This article originally appeared on The Leader: NYC deli-cious recently opened on Corning's Northside. Step inside

Corning, NY · 2d

Spectator

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DEC opens Chronic Wasting Disease deer check station in Livingston County

A deer check station is now open in Livingston County after a case of Chronic Wasting Disease was confirmed in a doe harvested in the town of Sparta . The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation check station is located at the Livingston County Center for Emergency Operations building at 3360 Gypsy Lane in Mount Morris and will be open seven days a week, DEC announced Nov. 13. The check station will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. until Nov. 20. Starting on Saturday, Nov. 21, the check station will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Dec. 13. The check station will be closed around the holidays, including on Thursday, Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving, on Dec. 23-25, and on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. The positive sample came from an adult female white-tailed deer tested as part of DEC’s statewide annual wild deer surveillance program. It marked state's first positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease in a wild deer since 2005. Deer hunters in 6 towns must bring harvest to check station DEC has put special guidelines in place to determine the scope of a potential CWD outbreak in the area. Hunters who harvest deer

Livingston County, NY · 1d

Democrat and Chronicle

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Canandaigua dog spa rebrands as Barc Dog Spa & Boutique | Exclusive

As far as new names go for a doggie spa, Barc Dog Spa & Boutique works for Maddyn DeSain. DeSain, who cleans the bays at the business, likes the name change from Bad Dog Boutique for a pretty good reason. "It's more 'dog' I feel like," DeSain said Thursday at a ribbon-cutting announcing the official rebrand of the former Bad Dog Boutique at 84 S. Main St., Canandaigua. Barc, as in bark — you know, what dogs do. But the "arc" part of the rebrand is also an important aspect of the change for getting the word out of what The Arc of Ontario does, said Michelle Jungermannn, chief operating officer of The Arc Ontario's enterprise operations. Barc Dog Spa & Boutique is one of the agency's social enterprises, which includes downtown neighbor North Star Coffee, Spot On Cleaning, FLX Premier Bottling and Finger Lakes Bus Service. These businesses help individuals of all abilities develop job skills, earn wages, and participate in their communities, which is "still at the heart of what we do," Jungermann said. And besides, there are no real "bad" dogs, anyway, Jungermann said. Whatever the name is, retail assistant Cheyenne Daughtery can't wait to go to

Canandaigua, NY · 2d