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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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First Alert Weather: Tracking breezy winds and showers at times to start the week

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – A few showers are still ongoing this morning in Northern and Central NY, while skies begin to temporarily clear in Western New York. It’s not as cool a morning as yesterday, but breezier. Winds will increase out of the southwest gusting up to 20-30 MPH for most today, with areas downwind of […]

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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...

Greece, NY · 3d

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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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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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Henrietta Craft & Vendor Fair returned Sunday with over 120 vendors

The Holiday Craft and Vendor Fair returned to Henrietta on Sunday and drew many local shoppers starting their holiday shopping early.

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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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Flu cases surge across New York, with Monroe County reporting early-season spike

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Flu cases across New York state increased 77% over the past week, reaching 7,696, as Monroe County continues to see an early-season surge, according to the New York State Department of Health. Monroe County has reported 243 flu cases so far this season. County-by-county case numbers are included in the graphic […]

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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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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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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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‘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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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 […]