Monroe County officials announced that they are breaking ground on new projects for Ontario Beach Park.

Kids in our community doing remarkable things were recognized by Monroe County Thursday.

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Josh Allen and Sean McDermott addressed the departure of Stefon Diggs on Thursday. It was their first public comments since the former Bills wide receiver was traded to Houston earlier this month.

This is a part of the 13th annual Dr. Lemuel and Gloria Rogers African American Health Symposium. The goal is to spread awareness about cognitive issues impacting the African American community, as officials say they are twice as likely than the general population to have Alzheimer's and dementia.

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Students at School No. 35 in Rochester were flying high Thursday, when a hot air balloon was brought into the gymnasium to explain the science behind the craft.

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Emma Dunman did it all for the Honeoye Falls-Lima softball team this past week. Last Friday, she had a no-hitter with 18 strikeouts and hit the first over-the-fence home run at HFL's field in program history in a win against Brockport. She followed that up with a 15-strikeout one-hitter on Wednesday against Sutherland.

A group of local college students are helping our aging community while getting some valuable experience.

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Students and faculty at the University of Rochester joined together Thursday to spark collaboration on research and other upcoming projects.

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In "groundbreaking" news the Rochester Institute of Technology is celebrating the start of construction for its new Tiger Stadium!

A man pleaded guilty to a vehicular manslaughter charges relating to a crash that cost a woman her life.

You still have a chance to get tickets to this year’s induction ceremony for the Rochester Music Hall of Fame!

Tix here: https://www.rochesterfirst.com/around-town/cruel-summer-all-star-local-taylor-swift-cover-band-performs-at-mercy-high-saturday/

And just like, the boating season is right around the corner here in Western New York. But, before you can enjoy the season, there are some things you have to check before heading out on the water. John Stevens, who is a trustee of Brockport Yacht Club, reminds boaters what to have on their checklist.