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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 · 1d

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Mark Aesch Nominated to Lead Federal Transit Administration

Mark Aesch, former Rochester transit chief, is nominated to lead the Federal Transit Administration. He founded TransPro and has contributed to METRO Magazine, highlighting his extensive industry involvement. Aesch's leadership is noted for emphasizing performance, accountability, and financial sustainability. The President nominated long-time public transportation executive Mark Aesch to serve...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Rochester firm joins new Great Lakes manufacturing push | Exclusive

The greater Rochester area boasts a long manufacturing heritage, but today it’s represented by more than the largest firms synonymous with the region. It’s something that’s not lost on Mike McDougall, president of McDougall Communications, either in his job or in his local travels. “You drive down a street you haven’t gone down before anywhere around here and you suddenly see a company you’ve never seen,” McDougall said. “You look them up online and go, ‘I had no idea they were there.’” Those small or mid-size manufacturers are among the target clients for a new Great Lakes marketing partnership aimed at helping them reach more customers and expand into new markets. The Great Lakes Marketing Partnership includes Rochester-based McDougall Communications, Airfoil Group in Detroit and True Digital Communications in Cleveland. True Digital Communications first proposed the partnership, as they saw the evolution in manufacturing and a lot of industrial businesses that need marketing support, but not the cookie cutter-type work that a lot of agencies offer. The three cities all share industrial legacies but are now home to growing clusters of specialized manufacturers, some of which make just one component for larger industries. Those companies aren’t trying to reach consumers,

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Homesteads for Hope Launches New Agricultural Programs

Harvest and Flower Campaigns Fuel Inclusive Vocational Education. Homesteads for Hope, a 55-acre non-profit community care farm located at 2185 Manitou Road, has officially opened enrollment for its highly anticipated agricultural programs. Fostering an inclusive environment designed for people of all abilities, the farm has simultaneously rolled out its 2027 Summer CSA Food Share, a vibrant 2027 Flower Bouquet Subscription, and a limited-edition 2026 Thanksgiving Share.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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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.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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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. […]

Rochester, NY · 21h

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Joan’s Closet reopens Saturday with free maternity, postpartum and baby clothes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Joan’s Closet is reopening this Saturday at a new location on South Clinton Avenue. The free clothing closet is now at Kindred Connection and offers maternity, postpartum and baby clothes for sizes from preemie through 24 months. The closet will be open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 19. […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

News 8 WROC

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Sunrise Smart Start: NY nuclear plan, Microsoft outages

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Stay up to date on the latest headlines in today’s Sunrise Smart Start for Friday, November 13, 2026. Weather forecast: Rain snow mix set to linger As the low moves east, rain swings through off and on Thursday. Temperatures are in the lower 40s. We see those numbers fall overnight into […]

Rochester, NY · 12h

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Honor Flight Rochester Thanks America’s Veterans and Looks Ahead to Its 100th Mission

On this Veterans Day, Honor Flight Rochester extends its heartfelt gratitude to all who have worn our nation’s uniform. Their service and sacrifices, in times of peace and war, deserve our enduring respect and appreciation. This Veterans Day also marks an important milestone for Honor Flight Rochester. With the...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Holiday Displays Return to George Eastman Museum

Visitors are invited to celebrate the season at the George Eastman Museum as its beloved annual holiday displays have returned and will runthrough Sunday, January 3, 2027. The merry showcase features over 50 cleverly designed and beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, along with dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and diverse mantel displays.

Rochester, NY · 1d

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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...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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23rd annual Empty Bowls fundraiser addresses hunger and poverty in Rochester area

Rochester, N.Y. — Catholic Charities Family and Community Services hosted its 23rd annual Empty Bowls fundraiser on Thursday to help address hunger and poverty in the Greater Rochester area. Attendees were able to select and keep a handcrafted bowl made by local artists and community members. Organizers said the...

Rochester, NY · 22h

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Upstate New York veterans honored for their service

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A day to honor all who served. Communities across New York stopped on Wednesday to honor our nation’s military veterans with services and luncheons and other events. What Veterans Day means most to many, is that their service and sacrifice is not forgotten. A day...

Rochester, NY · 2d