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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 […]

Monroe County, NY · 3d

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Meeting in Rochester, NY in November & December 2026

Hundreds of young adults and college students will come together for a weekend of worship and life lessons. BASICCON is one of the largest of its kind in the Northeast. Rochester is the host city for this event twice a year, once in the Spring and once in the Fall.

Rochester, NY · 12h

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City of Oswego to Conduct Smoke Testing of City Storm and Sanitary Mains

The City of Oswego Wastewater Department, DPW, and Engineering Department, along with GHD and Camden Group, have been preparing to conduct smoke testing in and around the areas highlighted in the attached visual. The smoke testing is currently scheduled for November 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to approximately 5:00 p.m....

Oswego, NY · 2d

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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 […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Happening Monday: Diwali celebration and automatic license plate reader hearing

A celebration of Diwali in Brighton and an automatic license plate reader hearing are happening on Monday.

Rochester, NY · 12h

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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 […]

Monroe County, NY · 2d

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Oneida Street Bridge – Access Closures

Construction work on the Oneida Street Bridge will begin on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and is expected to be completed on Friday, November 13, 2026. Beginning Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., the area on the west side leading to the underside of the Oneida Street Bridge will be closed to all vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This closure will remain in effect through Wednesday, November 11, 2026, until construction work on the west side is completed.

Fulton, NY · 15h

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Local Veterans Honored at Recognition Ceremony

Luann VanPeursem of Churchville and David Brown of Chili were among the 32 area veterans Senator Pam Helming honored at her 10th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on October 23 at the Fort Hill Performing Arts Center in Canandaigua. The ceremony brought together veterans, their families, friends, and community members to recognize their military service and continued contributions to their communities. Since the first ceremony in 2017, the program has recognized hundreds of veterans.

Canandaigua, NY · 3d

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Monroe County veteran agency leader reflects on biggest challenges facing veterans

Wednesday marks Veterans Day. Rochester region is reflecting on how to address the challenges veterans face.

Monroe County, NY · 16h

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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 · 3d

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Livingston County deer tests positive for deadly disease not seen in NY since 2005

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Chronic wasting disease has been detected in a wild deer in Livingston County, marking the first occurrence of the disease in a wild deer in New York state since 2005. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) confirmed the detection in November 2026, prompting the agency to establish a […]

Livingston County, NY · 3d

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The Upstate New York Scenic Railroad That Turns Two Hours Into 34 Miles Of Holiday Lights

Some holiday traditions in Upstate New York refuse to retire, and one of them runs on rails. In a small Orleans County canal town between Rochester and Buffalo, families climb aboard vintage passenger cars every winter for a storybook ride to meet Santa. The same place spends the rest of...

Orleans County, NY · 1d

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Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Livingston County Town of Sparta

DEC has confirmed Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a wild deer harvested in the Town of Sparta, Livingston County. DEC is implementing its CWD Response Plan to assess the extent of the disease and take steps to limit its spread. Hunters in the containment area, which includes the towns of...

Livingston County, NY · 3d

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Perinton officials seeking feedback from residents about dog park safety concerns

PERINTON, N.Y. (WROC) – A popular Perinton dog park may be seeing changes in safety. The town says they’re addressing what they call ongoing public safety concerns at Spring Lake Dog Park. Town Supervisor Jen Townsend says over the past decade, they’ve received numerous reports involving incidents with off-leash dogs. Some people who frequent the […]

Perinton, NY · 1d

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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...

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Rochester disabled riders face fewer options as RTS On Demand phaseout starts in January

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Some members of Rochester’s disabled community are preparing for changes as Rochester Transit Service plans to end its On Demand service starting early next year. News10NBC’s Tom Kowalski spoke with riders who rely on the service for work and appointments. RTS leaders said they have to cancel On Demand because it takes […]

Rochester, NY · 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 · 3d

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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 today. 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 […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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Phoenix Tailings prepares to open rare earth separation facility at Eastman Business Park

What incentives did Phoenix Tailings receive for the Eastman facility?. How many jobs will Phoenix Tailings' facility create at launch?. Why did Phoenix Tailings choose Eastman Business Park for its facility?. Greece, N.Y. — Phoenix Tailings is preparing to open a rare earth separation facility in the Rochester area.

Rochester, NY · 4d

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