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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 · 2d

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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 · 2d

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Four national retailers open at Eastview Mall

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Four national retailers have opened at Eastview Mall in recent weeks, adding to the shopping center’s lineup as a new Bass Pro Shops location prepares to open Thursday. The new stores include Snipes, Happy Beauty, Lovisa and GOAT USA, which have opened since September. Snipes, a sneaker and streetwear retailer, opened […]

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Only In Your State

5 Small-Town Pie Shops in New York Worth Pulling Over For

Fall in New York means apple harvests, Concord grapes, and seasonal pies returning to bakery counters across the state. Beyond the familiar apple and pumpkin varieties, small-town shops are baking everything from strawberry rhubarb to chocolate peanut butter brownie pies. These five pie shops in New York take us from the shores of Lake Erie […]

New York · 10d

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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 · 9d

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The Homey Small-Town Restaurant In New York Where The Comfort Food Keeps Locals Coming Back

There’s a small village in Western New York called Akron, and it’s keeping one of the best-kept food secrets in the entire state. The Candy Apple Cafe is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant reservation you’ve ever made. Now to start with...

Akron, NY · 2d

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A new kind of grocery store is coming to downtown Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After living abroad, a Rochester man is now investing in the downtown area by adding a new grocery store on Main Street. The new membership-based market is designed to help fill the city’s grocery gap. The future Aker Club in Rochester will be stocked with...

Rochester, NY · 21h

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These 7 New York Diners Still Dish Out A Hearty Breakfast For Under $10

Breakfast prices keep creeping up, but a handful of New York diners never got the memo. From Syracuse to Troy, some counters still serve eggs, home fries, toast, and coffee for less than a ten-dollar bill. This list covers seven of them, spread across Upstate cities like Rochester, Utica, Binghamton,...

Syracuse, NY · 2d

Democrat and Chronicle

New theater planned for downtown Canandaigua. Here's where | Exclusive

Sure, the building on Coach Street in Downtown Canandaigua that Nils and Amy Swanson are renovating is small. But the community theater playhouse the couple opened several years ago in Westchester County was smaller than this one. The COVID-19 pandemic, which ended their project after two performances, resulted in their move to Canandaigua. They brought the show with them. They are now in the process of renovating a small building that housed a dog-grooming business in the hopes of opening their small playhouse by spring. A sequel, if you will, to their opening act. Their Forall Theater Co. may fill a niche in Canandaigua and Finger Lakes region, as their stage and productions will be on a smaller scale than the nearby Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua and Bristol Valley Theater in Naples. "We'll have the most intimate space in the Finger Lakes, at least to start with," Amy Swanson said. A background in theater Both work remotely; Amy in information technology and Nils in shipping and receiving for a company that furnishes luxury resorts and hotels. Theater is in their roots, and both have been acting since their early teens. Classically trained, Nils said he's acted in

Canandaigua, NY · 20h

News 8 WROC

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Winning Take 5 Lottery ticket sold at Brockport Wegmans

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – One lucky person who bought a lottery ticket yesterday in Brockport is $9,663 richer. The New York Lottery announced that a winning Take 5 Midday ticket was sold Friday at Wegmans on Fourth Section Road. TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of 1-39. The drawing is televised every day […]

Brockport, NY · 11d

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NY Legislature set to discuss proposal to cap food and drink prices for some venues

The State Legislature plans to discuss a proposal that would regulate food and beverage prices at some sports and entertainment venues.

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New Rochester coffee shop to help veterans, welcome dogs

Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Bark & Bean will soon open at 459 South Ave. in Rochester by the end of January. Inside, you’ll smell Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters and see dogs lounging by their owners. Laura Heltz, who dreamed up the project in 2019, wanted the shop to be dog-friendly, but most importantly she wanted […]

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Democrat and Chronicle

A farewell and amen to 4 remarkable journalists

Dear D&C Subscribers -- The Democrat and Chronicle said farewell this autumn to four fabulous journalists, three of whom have retired from the business and one of whom has left for a job in which she will very much be partnering with the D&C. Saying goodbye to trusted and long-time colleagues is never easy, in any walk of life. My mind drifts back to the title of the riveting final episode in 1983 of “M A S H” – “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen.” As a young adult, I was among those who believed the show about life during the Korean War had lost some of its luster by its later seasons. Yet that unforgettable last episode reminded me and all of us how strong the bonds had been among the characters and between the viewers and the characters. Its uniquely crafted narrative brought the best of all those earlier episodes back into view, enabling us to cherish the remarkable memories and mourn in a meaningful way the show’s end. So it is with saying goodbye to these four colleagues: Marcia Greenwood , the New York News Publishers Association features-writing award winner in 2021 and a reporter who’s known what Rochesterians

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Patti LaBelle, Marcus King named headliners for 2027 Rochester International Jazz Festival

How many days will the 2027 Rochester International Jazz Festival last?. Why were Patti LaBelle and Marcus King selected as 2027 headliners?. Rochester, N.Y. — Organizers announced the first two headliners Wednesday for the 2027 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Patti LaBelle is scheduled to perform Saturday, June 19 inside...

Rochester, NY · 17h

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Bright Spot: Canandaigua's Bean Bags and Barbecue community event

What year was the sixth annual Bean Bags and Barbecue event held?. Which local law enforcement groups participated in the cornhole competition?. Why did Trolley Station Apartments partner with Club 86 for food service?. Canandaigua, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on bean bags and barbecue. Trolley Station Apartments...

Canandaigua, NY · 2d

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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 · 21h

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These Rochester Holiday Traditions Could Be Named the Best in the U.S.

Attention all holiday lovers! Three of Rochester's favorite holiday traditions are in the running to be named the best in the country via USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. We need your votes to ensure that Rochester takes home this national recognition. Be sure to vote once per day per...

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Why Smaller Breweries Should Focus on Selling Beer, Not Just Making It

Five Business Lessons from Swiftwater Brewing After a Decade-Plus of Learning. Longevity isn’t just about making good beer. It’s about knowing what customers want, continually improving operations, controlling costs without compromising quality and recognizing that brewing is only one part of running a successful business. As Swiftwater Brewing...

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The Rochester Beacon

Cuddy to return as Geva interim artistic director

Mark Cuddy, Geva Theatre’s artistic director emeritus, will return to the organization in an interim capacity. The move follows an announcement regarding the departure of Elizabeth Williamson. “It is an honor and a privilege to once again serve our community through the artistic stewardship of its flagship theatre during...

Rochester, NY · 16h

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