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Monroe County hosts 5th annual Veterans Day Parade

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Monroe County’s fifth annual Veterans Day Parade was held Saturday in Rochester at the corner of Highland Avenue and S Goodman Street. The parade strolled to the Greater Rochester Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Gary Beikirch Park on South Avenue. The family-friendly parade had marching units, veterans service organizations, high-ranking active-duty service […]

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‘We’re left with nothing’: Greece woman fears RTS cuts will strand disabled riders

GREECE, N.Y. (WROC) — As riders scramble for alternative transportation options following RTS’ announcement that it is eliminating On Demand service, riders with disabilities say they feel like an afterthought in the conversation. “To say that I am devastated and angry is really just an understatement,” said RTS rider and former disability advocate Ericka Glick. […]

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25 Famous Hardware Stores, Lumberyards, and Home Improvement Centers in Upstate New York

Photo by Tyler A. McNeil, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. There was a time when a home improvement project in Upstate New York began with a trip to a familiar hardware store, lumberyard, or neighborhood home center. Maybe it was a leaky pipe in a Rochester two-family house, a porch that needed new boards in the Southern Tier, or another winter spent trying to keep the snowblower working in Western New York. Before the largest warehouse chains dominated so many commercial strips, local owners, family businesses, cooperatives, and regional chains supplied the parts and advice that kept homes running.

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Change of Leadership at Greece Chamber

The Executive Board of the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce recently announced that John Adams will no longer serve as the organization’s President and CEO. Executive Board Chair Lenora L. Paige said, “We thank John for his time, dedication, and contributions to the Chamber and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.”

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

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Slossar Receives Hamlin’s Extra Mile Award

The Town of Hamlin presented Tim Slossar with its Extra Mile Award on October 28, expressing deep appreciation for his leadership, contributions, and service. Slossar received the award in recognition of his commitment and dedication to the Hamlin community through his volunteer work with the Hamlin Fire Department, Fire Exempts, and Wheel Fest Committee.

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Rochester teachers’ union president cites class consolidations; more staff departures

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The president of the Rochester teachers union says the departure rate among teachers in city schools is ‘worse than ever.’ As a result, RTA president Adam Urbanski said the district is consolidating classes in some schools. The union is currently in the middle of negotiations with leaders of the Rochester City […]

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Greater Rochester Chamber’s Top 100: WeTheHobby, Stellar Roofing, & More

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce shared the rankings in this year’s Top 100 list! The Chamber of Commerce includes businesses that are independent, privately held, and have a headquarters in the Greater Rochester Area. The businesses must also have a revenue of at least $1 million in each of the […]

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Bright Spot: Rochester coach nominated for award for going above and beyond

How many finalists are in the CharterUp Driving Greatness Competition?. How is the winner of the CharterUp Driving Greatness Competition selected?. Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on a Rochester coach going above and beyond. ‘Lex’ Mouzon coaches cheerleading and flag football at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, and...

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Vacant house fire on OK Terrace put out quickly

Rochester, N.Y. — A vacant house on the city's northeast side caught fire early Friday morning. Lt. Daniel Witkowski said the Rochester Fire Department received a call from a neighbor about a house on fire around 4:30 a.m. on OK Terrace near Hollenbeck Street. Witkowski said smoke and flames...

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Rochester locals enjoy growing Magic: The Gathering scene

PENFIELD, N.Y. (WROC) — Magic: The Gathering, a trading card game that first came out in 1993, is steadily gaining more popularity nationwide, including here in the Rochester area. “I’d known about it for a long time, my wife played it a long time before me, she dragged me into a final fantasy pre-release like […]

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No. 1 Hornell Raiders roll over East Rochester-Gananda to head to Section V Finals

GALLERY: A 35-7 defeat sends Hornell the finals at St. John Fisher on November 14 From Drew Golden, Follow The Golden Lens on Facebook The Hornell Red Raiders closed out […] The post No. 1 Hornell Raiders roll over East Rochester-Gananda to head to Section V Finals appeared first on THE WELLSVILLE SUN .

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ROC Boxing and Gracious Dance hold practice ahead of Willow Domestic Violence Center fundraiser

ROC Boxing held a practice session with Gracious Dance and coach Josh Leonardo Friday night to support the Willow Domestic Violence Center.

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Gates Chili Coat Drive and Fall Family Fest

The annual Spartan Way Coat Drive runs from Monday, October 26, through Wednesday, November 4. Donations of new or gently used coats, hats, and mittens will be accepted at the following locations:. Gates Chili District Office. Gates Chili Operations Center. Gates Chili Transportation Center. Gates Chili High School. Gates Chili...

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Lakeview’s August Challenge Exceeds Goal

Lakeview Community Church, 30 Long Pond Road, supports the Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf every month – but August is special. In August, the church took on a challenge to collect 2,000 boxes or pouches of rice and pasta mixes. Not only did they meet that goal, but with support...

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Share & Care at the Greece Public Library

The Greece Public Library invites the community to Share & Care to help bring warmth and comfort to others during the winter months. The library is partnering with ROC Made with Love for its Fall Share & Care Blanket Squares Project, which runs through December 31. To participate, knit or crochet 9″ × 9″ blanket squares in any color, style, or pattern. The squares must be made with machine-washable yarn. Drop off completed squares at the Main Information Desk.

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