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Spotlight Team of the Week: Hilton football

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Primetime 585 News 8 Spotlight Team of the Week is the Hilton Cadets football team. Hilton started the season 5-0, but lost back-to-back games against Pittsford and Rush-Henrietta (the two teams in the Class AA title game). The Cadets have come back strong, however, with three wins in the postseason, […]

Hilton, NY · 1d

The Rochester Beacon

Why we should preserve our lake heritage

There was a time when going to the lake was simply what Rochesterians did. On warm summer afternoons, families packed their cars and headed north toward Charlotte. Children ran barefoot through the sand. Parents unfolded lawn chairs, unpacked picnic baskets, and opened those unmistakable yellow Kodak coolers. The smell of sunscreen mixed with the breeze coming off Lake Ontario. The carousel turned, the waves rolled in, and for a few hours, the concerns of everyday life seemed a little farther away. You didn’t need much money. You didn’t need a reservation. You just needed a beautiful afternoon and somewhere to spread a blanket. The lake belonged to everyone.

Rochester, NY · 19h

ritathletics.com

Men's Basketball defeats Nazareth, 87-73

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Four players scored in double figures to help the RIT men's basketball team to an 87-73 victory over Nazareth inside Clark Gymnasium, Wednesday. As a team, RIT shot 49.3 percent from the field, hitting 33-of-67 shots. HOW IT HAPPENED. Trailing 18-17 midway through the first half,...

Rochester, NY · 2d

News 8 WROC

TE Connectivity expanding to Henrietta, creating 800+ jobs

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — TE Connectivity will be expanding its operations to Henrietta, bringing with it hundreds of jobs to Monroe County. TE Connectivity, which is headquartered in Ireland, designs connectors, sensors, and electronic components to advance transportation, industrial applications, medical technology, and data centers, to name a few. The company serves customers in hundreds […]

Henrietta, NY · 1d

News 8 WROC

Survivors face housing hurdles as Rochester-area centers hit capacity

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Willow Domestic Violence Center in Rochester has only 49 beds, and it is already at capacity. But that’s not the only concern being raised. “We are in a position where the need is really urgent, and the need is really high,” said Meghan de Chateauvieux, president and CEO of Willow Domestic […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

13 WHAM

Maplewood Family YMCA celebrates 110 years of serving Rochester

Where was the Maplewood YMCA's 110th anniversary celebration held?. What other role has the Maplewood YMCA played besides health and wellness?. Why has the Maplewood YMCA maintained its presence in Rochester for 110 years?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Maplewood Family YMCA is celebrating 110 years of serving the Rochester community....

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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...

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Outlook restored for many users amid day two, tracking impact on Rochester area

Millions of people around the world are still having trouble accessing their email on Friday morning because of a Microsoft Outlook outage.

13 WHAM

Warm 101.3 steps into Christmas as the 'Holiday Gift of Music' returns to Rochester radio

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Just as snow started to fall in the Rochester area, a local holiday tradition is back. Warm 101.3 made its annual switch to Christmas music Friday at noon. The "Holiday Gift of Music" kicked off with "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by...

Rochester, NY · 18h

News 8 WROC

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 · 23h

hoodline.com

Newark Breaks Ground On Five Affordable Homes In Clinton Hill, Eyes 14 More By 2027

Crews have started work on five affordable housing units in Newark's Clinton Hill neighborhood, part of a South Ward project that city officials say will soon expand with 14 more homes nearby. Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka broke ground on Phase 1 of Badger-Madison Homes on November 9 at 128 and 130 Badger Avenue, where construction is now underway.

Newark, NY · 22h

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

NYS is questioning the cost of concessions, with Highmark Stadium a big focal point

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The state and News10NBC investigated the cost of food and drinks at venues that receive taxpayer funding. Fans have experienced sticker shock when buying concessions at games. RELATED: NY Legislature set to discuss proposal to cap food and drink prices for some venues Attending games at Highmark Stadium Tom O’Callaghan attended two […]

New York · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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.

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

News10NBC’s annual Toys for Tots drive begins this weekend

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s almost time for News10NBC’s annual Toys for Tots holiday drive. RELATED: Toys for Tots drive is underway, aiming for another record-breaking year (Nov. 17, 2025) Starting Sunday, Nov. 15, donations can be dropped off at local Bill Gray’s restaurants. We are asking for new, unwrapped toys for newborns all the way […]

News 8 WROC

Demolition underway for Main Street Commons project

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Demolition is underway on East Main Street for the upcoming Main Street Commons. The City of Rochester posted pictures of the demolition to social media Thursday morning: The Main Street Commons project aims to create a pedestrian-friendly public space dividing the 600-foot-long East Main Street superblock between St. Paul and N. […]

nazathletics.com

4 From Women's Soccer Named to Empire 8 Women’s Soccer Championship All-Tournament Team

ROCHESTER, NY – (Nazathletics.com) – On Wednesday the Empire 8 Conference announced the 2026 Empire 8 Women's Soccer Championship All-Tournament Team with Nazareth's Shannon Sgombick (MVP), along with Savanna Biehler, Lillian Fejko, and goalkeeper Katriana Walls being honored. The second-seeded Golden Flyers won the Empire 8 title by...

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Consumer Alert: BMW recalls over 700K vehicles due to risk of them catching fire

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — BMW of North America is issuing its most serious recall for over 700,000 vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says these vehicles are at risk of catching fire even while parked and turned off. 14 different BMW models from 2012 to 2018 are included in this recall. Here’s the full list […]

Rochester, NY · 18h

momhomeguide.com

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...

News 8 WROC

Bass Pro Shops will celebrate grand opening at Eastview

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The new Bass Pro Shops at Eastview Mall opens this week, featuring a variety of festivities during its grand opening. The 90,000-square-foot store, which occupies the former Lord & Taylor space, is set to open on Thursday, November 12. Its normal business hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY