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What’s Been Buried Beneath This New York Lake Is Finally Coming To Light

Somewhere near the bottom of a lake more than 600 feet deep, wooden boats from the canal era still rest in the dark. Nobody parked them there on purpose. The water is so cold and deep that old wood barely breaks down. Cargo boats from the 1800s have stayed surprisingly intact, and modern sonar is finally showing them clearly.

New York · 4d

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Ontario County disabled veterans press local municipalities to adopt property and school tax break

VICTOR, N.Y. — Disabled veterans in Ontario County are growing frustrated with local leaders who have not decided whether to offer a full property tax break. New York now allows a full property and school tax break for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled but local municipalities must opt in for the veterans to […]

Ontario County, NY · 1d

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Pal-Mac Board of Education votes to close Macedon elementary building

The Palmyra-Macedon Board of Education voted last Monday to begin the process of implementing their "Transition to the Future" plan which aims to ensure the district’s long-term financial sustainability amid declining enrollment. The plan, which was officially presented to the board back in October by Superintendent Dr. Bob Ike,...

Macedon, NY · 16h

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Monument honoring Wayne County Veterans gets final consecration

The Final Installation and Consecration of the True Valor at Gettysbuerg monument was held on Saturday, October 31. This monumental project was not complete until the final piece of the statue, the two color bearers of the 111th, were placed on the existing granite pedestal in Lyons Central Park. Judson...

Wayne County, NY · 16h

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Goodwill opens largest regional store on Hylan Dr.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes opened its biggest store in the region Friday. Goodwill moved its Jefferson Avenue location to the former Value City Furniture on Hylan Drive, right across from the former Marketplace Mall. The new store includes 31,000 square feet of retail space and another 15,000 square feet set […]

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Fairport veteran family demands action after grave items damaged

FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) – A family member of many veterans buried at Greenvale Cemetery in Fairport is demanding accountability from village leaders after she says landscapers destroyed headstones and American flags during property maintenance. Mary Brongo explained she visits the cemetery weekly to pay her respects towards her loved ones and other veterans buried at […]

Fairport, NY · 1d

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State lawsuit: Owner of Greece WWII shipyard property near Lake Ontario sued over contamination, cleanup put at more than $31 million

GREECE, N.Y. — Eighty years after the site near Lake Ontario helped build war ships for the American war effort, the state is suing the current owner for contamination. Hazard goes back to WWII The property, once home to the Odenbach Shipping Company, saw landing barges, floating cranes and tugs built before the Department of […]

Greece, NY · 1d

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State Route 21 reopens in South Bristol after months-long closure

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — After more than six months of construction, State Route 21 in South Bristol has reopened to traffic. The Town of South Bristol announced the reopening on Facebook, saying the project is complete and drivers no longer need to follow a detour. “NYS ST RT 21 is OPEN! Work is done. No […]

South Bristol, NY · 2d

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Penn Yan site gets state “Superfund” classification

PENN YAN–The Inactive Hazardous Waste Disposal Site Program, also referred to as the State Superfund Program, is New York state’s program for identifying, investigating, and cleaning up sites where the disposal of hazardous waste may present a threat to public health and/or the environment. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) maintains a list of these sites on the registry of inactive hazardous waste disposal sites. As described in more detail below, following the initial investigation or site characterization completed at the K & L Cleaners site (2469 Route 54A, Penn Yan), the site was added to the registry as a Class 2 site that presents a significant threat to public health or the environment.

Penn Yan, NY · 1d

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Democratic, Republican leaders across Monroe County react to what many call a ‘historic’ midterm election

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following what many are calling a historic midterm election Tuesday night, Democrats and Republicans across the country, including here in Monroe County, are reflecting on what lies ahead. Democratic Rep. Joe Morelle, who represents New York’s 25th Congressional District, and Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney, who represents the 24th Congressional District, offered […]

Monroe County, NY · 3d

Democrat and Chronicle

Fairport mayor candidates react to write-in lead | Exclusive

More write-in votes were cast in the Fairport mayor's race than votes for the only candidate whose name appeared on the ballot, according to unofficial Election Day results. It’s still too early to know exactly what the outcome means, but village Trustee Tracy Briggs mounted a prominent write-in campaign after losing the Democratic primary in June. The margin in unofficial results was 1,319 write-in votes to 1,252 votes for Heidi Woika, running on the Democratic and Working Families lines. On Nov. 4, Briggs said she was feeling good about the fact she was leading and likely to win the race, though the results won’t be certified until later this month. “I just feel overwhelmed and incredibly grateful for this opportunity to serve the residents and merchants of the village,” Briggs said. “As I said the other day, this really was a community effort, and people came out and were very brave and courageous and engaged.” Election night was difficult, Woika said, but she was quick to praise her team and the Democratic candidates running for village trustee. “It’s been tough the past 48 hours,” she said. "But I know that our team and our campaign, we handled ourselves with integrity

Fairport, NY · 2d

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Veterans Day Discount at Tops

Tops Friendly Markets will honor those who have served our country with an 11 percent discount on groceries this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Now in its 13th year, the program has provided more than $1 million in savings to military personnel and their families. The discount will be...

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The new ‘Lonesome Charlie’: Greece Assemblyman Josh Jensen is Monroe County’s only Republican state lawmaker

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — After the worst Election Day for Republicans in New York in 180 years, only one Republican state lawmaker remains in Monroe County. Lonesome Josh “Do you know the old nickname Lonesome Charlie?” Brean asked Assemblyman Josh Jensen.“Yes, I’ve heard it,” Jensen laughed. Assemblyman Jensen has earned a nickname with deep roots in […]

Monroe County, NY · 3d

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Two new measles cases in Cayuga County confirmed

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Two additional measles cases have been confirmed in Cayuga County. This marks the fourth and fifth cases of measles identified in the county, according to the Cayuga County Health Department. The department previously confirmed three cases on Sept. 8, Oct. 16 and Oct. 19 not including several other cases recently reported […]

Cayuga County, NY · 2d

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RTS On Demand users, SUNY Brockport president react to decision to end services

Months after RTS ended its On Demand services for weekend and late-night riders, some more changes are coming to the transit service.

Monroe County, NY · 3d

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Rochester's high housing costs stand in the way of a new safe house for women fleeing domestic violence

The Willow Domestic Violence Center is setting out to purchase a safe dwelling house in Monroe County for women fleeing domestic violence. But it's hit a snag: a housing market that is simply too expensive and competitive. "I think it's more of a supply and demand thing," Nicole Morelle, chief...

Monroe County, NY · 2d

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Gillett Rd. bridge above Erie Canal closing at the end of the month

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Gillett Road state-owned bridge above the Erie Canal will close at the end of the month. Ogden Town Supervisor Mike Zale said that the canal bridge will close for repairs. He clarified that this is not the CSX overpass bridge, but the state-owned one. The New York State Department of […]

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Veterans Day 2026: Ceremonies and parades happening in Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greater Rochester Area has several ceremonies, parades, and events planned to honor those who served on Veterans Day. News 8 compiled a list of these upcoming events with links to more information on each event. Do you know of an upcoming Veterans Day ceremony not on this list? Email us […]

Rochester, NY · 2d

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Events ahead of Veterans Day: Stars and Stripes Celebration, Rochester parade, and more

Here’s a guide to upcoming Veterans Day events in the Rochester area.

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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 […]