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‘Everything I’ve dreamed of:’ Canandaigua rolls past Greece Athena to win Class A2 football title

GATES — Go figure. The kid who throws his body around the field to make tackles is the kid who throws his heart out in front of himself for everyone to see. “This is incredible,” Canandaigua Academy sophomore linebacker Max Foster said with soft, moist eyes. “It’s surreal. I grew up in Canandaigua. I was a ballboy for this team and I went to games at Evans Field. I looked up to all those guys who won championships and now, it’s me.”

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This weekend: East Ave Grocery Run, book festival, and more

The East Avenue Grocery Run, Children’s Book Fair, Monroe County Veterans Day Parade, and more are happening on Friday or this weekend.

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New virtual rehab program helping patients recover from heart surgery

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Just about everything is on our phones and online these days — and healthcare is no different. Now doctors at the University of Rochester are using that technology not only to help patients recovering from heart surgery, but also to provide a more accessible option for care.

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SEE PHOTOS: Veterans Outreach Center’s Stars & Stripes Celebration

The Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) held its annual Stars & Stripes Celebration on Friday to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces and remember the fallen.

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Saturday Girls’ Soccer Wrap: Wyant, Smith complete comeback for Spencerport; Riley scores twice to lead Pittsford Sutherland

LANCASTER (10-7-2) 4. Tied at 1-1 with just under three minutes left, Ryan Smith scored the go-ahead goal off an assist from Julia Maloney to help Spencerport complete a comeback for a NYS Class AA quarterfinal win. Sidney Wyant also scored in the second half after a pass from Joey Cerretto. Spencerport will advance to the NYS Class AA semifinals where they will meet Bethlehem (2) at Dryden High School on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.

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Greece wheelchair users say RTS paratransit changes have made rides harder in suburbs

What specific service expansion plans does RTS have for Greece?. How have RTS service changes affected wheelchair users in suburbs?. Greece, N.Y. (WHAM) - For years, Greece resident Ericka Glick relied on RTS services to get around. But she said recent changes have made it increasingly difficult for her and her husband — both wheelchair users — to find reliable transportation, especially outside the main service area.

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Genesee Valley BOCES gets $489,352 federal grant for rural distance learning

The Genesee Valley Board of Cooperative Educational Services has received a $489,352 grant from USDA Rural Development to expand distance learning for 5,336 rural students in Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties. The money comes through the federal Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program. According to USDA Rural Development, educators will use

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Church pantry provides coats and food to community

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Genesee Park Seventh-day Adventist Church Food Pantry held its second annual Community Day and coat giveaway. The event helps support community members as the cold season approaches. Attendees enjoyed a complimentary breakfast, access to food pantry items, and free coats and winter accessories. “We need to establish that we are a […]

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Friday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Charles Finney advances to state semifinals; McQuaid falls in regional

MCQUAID JESUIT (11-6-1) 2. LANCASTER (VI) (15-3-1) 1 (F/OT) Lancaster found a golden goal in overtime to advance to its second regional in program history. Anthony Sirianni delivered the game-winning header from a corner kick by Liam Galdstone to lead the Legends. Gladstone notched the equalizer for Lancaster. Adam McLaren opened the scoring with an unassisted goal for McQuaid. The Legends advance to the semifinals and will face either Cicero-North Syracuse (III) or Shaker (2) on Friday, Nov. 13, at Middletown High School.

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Hilton outscores Brighton 49-42 for A1 title in all-offense, all-the-time thriller

For 47 minutes and 32 seconds, the Hilton Cadets and Brighton Bruins went up and down the field, over and over, quarter after quarter, with each offense somehow finding a way to one-up the other time and time again. From ground-and-pound to flash-and-dash. From seemingly tackled for a loss to...

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GALLERY: East House's 60th anniversary

What role did the silent auction play in East House's 60th anniversary?. How many people does East House support annually according to the article?. Why does East House emphasize community funding in the current economy?. Rochester, N.Y. — A local non-profit celebrated its 60th anniversary Saturday, setting the stage for...

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Musician Shawn Gonzalez holds Q&A with SOTA students

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Touring musician and keyboardist with California-based band Dirty Heads, Shawn Gonzalez held a virtual Q&A session with students at Rochester School for the Arts on Wednesday. This was Gonzalez’s third virtual visit to Rochester City Schools. “It was a meaningful conversation reflecting a fast-changing musical landscape,” SOTA instructor and moderator Benjamin […]

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Men’s Basketball wins season opener over MCLA, 81-77

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Sophomores Xavier Nelson and Jason Gibbs both scored career highs to help the RIT men's basketball team earn an 81–77 victory over MCLA in their season opener, Friday evening. HOW IT HAPPENED. MCLA built an early 13-9 lead and led by as many as seven...

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Brockport football stumbles, loses to 2026 Empire 8 Champion Cortland

BROCKPORT, N.Y. – The rain held off during one of Brockport’s most challenging games in recent memory. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Golden Eagles fell to the No. 10 visiting Cortland Red Dragons, 42-24, unable to overcome a high-powered offense after the first quarter. “It was a good...

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Rochester voters respond to the Midterm Election Results

What are the main affordability concerns for Rochester voters?. What charges were filed against the woman in the Henrietta fatal crash?. Why do Rochester voters want Democrats to address affordability issues?. Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — With Democrats poised to take control of Congress after the midterm elections, some Rochester voters...

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‘This year I get to show up for someone else’: Teen who beat bone cancer returns to pickleball court

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A teen who beat cancer returned to the court for the Second Annual Jackson’s Mafia Pickleball Tournament to help another local kid. The first event was held to fund Jackson Barr, a Pittsford teenager who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer. This year, Jackson is returning to the court to […]

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Borggaard Once Again Delivers the Lakers an Overtime Win

Brockport, NY – Brockport, N.Y. – The No. 9 Oswego State men's ice hockey team continued its winning ways on Saturday night, earning a thrilling 3-2 overtime victory over SUNY Brockport at the Wegmans Ice Arena. After falling behind by two goals in the opening period, the Lakers battled back to force overtime before Austin Borggaard netted the game-winner to secure Oswego's second consecutive victory.

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Women's Cross Country Rolls To 12th Consecutive ECC Title

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Roberts Wesleyan University women's cross country team entered Saturday morning's East Coast Conference Championship with a plan. "The goal was to get as many people on our team as we could stuck in a pack,: sophomore Michaela Goettel said. "We ran together and then with about 1,200 meters left we started kicking."

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Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival returns for its 28th edition

What was the theme of the 28th Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival returned to Rochester on Saturday, embracing the theme, “Feed Your Imagination: Read!”. The event inspired children of all ages to celebrate literacy, diversity, and the...

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ROC City Compost Pumpkin Give Back offers Tuesday and Saturday drop-offs at 4 locations

The 4th Annual Roc City Compost Pumpkin Give Back is encouraging residents to recycle their pumpkins instead of sending them to the landfill.