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Barbecue Bash Quarters marathon brings about 150 people to the Erie Canal Heritage Trail

Spencerport’s Barbecue Bash Quarters marathon took place on Sunday at the Spencerport Deport & Canal Museum.

Spencerport, NY · 7d

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Unexpected Finger Lakes (and beyond) spots worth a midday detour

Some tamales are so good, you’ll follow directions that start with “use the basement door” to satisfy a craving — the tastiest bites are often tucked just out of sight. Even better when there’s an option to pair that lunch or dinner adventure with a hike at Letchworth, a ski run down Bristol Mountain or […] The post Unexpected Finger Lakes (and beyond) spots worth a midday detour appeared first on CITY Magazine. Arts. Music. Culture. .

Geneseo, NY · 9d

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Rochester’s Oldest Polish Deli Still Packs Pierogi By Hand The Way Grandma Taught The Family

Some Rochester families still measure a good meal by one simple test: does it taste like the food Grandma used to make? On a quiet residential street on the city’s northeast side, a modest house keeps passing that test, one plate of pierogi at a time. Downstairs there is...

Rochester, NY · 15d

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Western Regional Off-Track Betting delays closing of 6 branches

Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation says it is delaying plans to close six of its branches in Western New York. After originally setting a closing date of Oct. 31, locations in Penfield, Rochester and Auburn will close on New Year's Eve. OTB says the decision follows a multi-year review of...

Auburn, NY · 9d

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Playground grand opening at Dr. Martin Luther Kind Jr. Park on Thursday

A new accessible playground is now open at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, providing an inclusive space for families across Rochester.

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This New York Children’s Museum Is So Magical It Feels Like Stepping Into A Willy Wonka Adventure

If someone told you there was a place in Rochester, New York, where the entire point was to have as much fun as humanly possible, you’d probably want directions immediately. Those directions lead to The Strong National Museum of Play, and they’re some of the best directions you’ll ever follow.

Rochester, NY · 13d

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Lux Lounge continues to renovate after June fire causes local bar to close

Lux Lounge, a bar on South Avenue in Rochester’s South Wedge, is continuing to renovate as of late October after a fire broke out in June.

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Kodak’s founder built a 50-room house in Rochester, and it’s now a camera lover’s dream

You can walk through the entire history of photography without leaving a single property in Rochester, New York. The George Eastman Museum sits on 12.5 acres that Kodak’s founder called home, and it covers everything from the first daguerreotypes of 1839 to the digital cameras in your pocket right now.

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The Cash-Only Mennonite Market In New York Where Shoppers Show Up With Empty Trunks

Some New Yorkers plan a whole Saturday around one grocery run, and they leave home with the back seat folded down on purpose. The destination is a country market outside Seneca Falls where the shelves hold far more homemade goods than national brands. Families drive in from across Upstate to...

Seneca Falls, NY · 20d

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This Rochester, New York German Deli Has Kept Hand-Cut Meats And House Sausages Going For Nearly A Century

Some Rochester lunch spots chase trends. This one chases nothing, and people still drive across the county to stand in its line. On a quiet side street east of downtown, a small German market keeps its butcher counter busy, its sausages made in-house, and its lunch tables shared with strangers. The owner is reportedly the butcher himself, and he is usually right there behind the counter.

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Chick-fil-A opens in Penfield: Group of Penfield students wait all night to be first in line

PENFIELD, N.Y. — The Chick-fil-A in Penfield is now open! The new location on Fairport Nine Mile Point Road opened Thursday. It will be open 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Saturday. A group of Penfield students waited all night to be the first in line. The group told News10NBC this will be a “core memory” for them. […]

Penfield, NY · 10d

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Scott Regan "retires" today...partially....

The old expression "All Good Things Must Come to its end" is bittersweet at best, and today is no exception. After more than 20 years hosting Open Tunings on The Route (WRUR and WITH), Scott Regan is hanging up his headphones...partially. Scott is stepping aside from his weekday hosting of the show to pursue some well deserved time for other projects and things. Scott will continue to host Open Tunings with Scott Regan on Saturdays, from 10AM to Noon, which will also move from a "best of format" to a new show each week.

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Travelin' Toms: the coffee truck that comes to you

What role does Nichole Nitti play in Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck?. Which events does Travelin’ Toms Coffee Truck participate in?. Travelin' Toms Coffee joins the ARC Rochester crew... The specialty coffee truck comes to you and serves all kinds of delicious drinks and food. Travelin' Tomes Coffee Truck...

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GALLERY: Chuck E. Cheese opening new Adventure World at BayTowne Plaza

What interactive features does Chuck E. Cheese Adventure World include?. How many Adventure Zones has Chuck E. Cheese opened nationwide?. Penfield, N.Y. — Chuck E. Cheese is bringing a new concept to the Rochester area. The company is putting the finishing touches on its new Adventure World at BayTowne...

Penfield, NY · 10d

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Taco Bell proposal faces pushback in Rochester’s North Winton Village

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Developers have proposed building a Taco Bell in Rochester’s Beechwood neighborhood at the corner of East Main Street and Culver Road in Rochester. They also plan to replace the Dollar Tree next door with another corporate chain, as the owners do not intend to renew their lease. Residents and the North […]

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Alicia Keys’ show ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ coming to RBTL

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Next up in the Broadway season at RBTL is Hell’s Kitchen! The hit musical from multiple Grammy winner Alicia Keys hits the stage starting Tuesday, November 3, through Sunday, November 8. The show takes inspiration from Keys’ music and life, beginning with a 17-year-old searching for her place in the world. […]

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This No-Frills New York Restaurant Has Quietly Become A Bucket List Destination For Plant-Based Food Lovers

Nobody puts “vegetarian restaurant in upstate New York” on their bucket list, and yet here you are, about to do exactly that after reading about Moosewood in Ithaca, New York. If you’ve spent any time convincing yourself that plant-based food is just a polite way of saying “food...

Ithaca, NY · 16d

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The Irondequoit Library Wants Your Feedback – Patron Satisfaction Survey Now Available

The Irondequoit Public Library would like your feedback! We’re inviting everyone to complete a short Patron Satisfaction Survey about how you and your family use the Irondequoit Public Library. Your feedback will help us to better respond to community needs when introducing new library services and adapting existing ones.

Irondequoit, NY · 7d

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Sound Stage: Jon Lamanna

Local musician Jon Lamanna joins ARC Rochester for another exciting edition of Sound Stage. With over 20 years of experience, Lamanna is known for his emotional rock performances and his debut single, "Burnin' Up." Now he plays acoustic covers at Rochester breweries. Lamanna takes center stage at Star Cider, 6 p.m. Friday, October 30 in Canandaigua.