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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...

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Rochester bowler Steve Meyer rolls perfect 900 series

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Steve Meyer joined an elite group of bowlers after rolling a perfect 900 series during the USBC 700 Club Bowling Tournament at Domm’s Bowling Center on Saturday. Meyer bowled three consecutive 300 games on Nov. 7, becoming the third bowler in Upstate New York and the second in Rochester to do […]

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Blues/Folk Legend to play at Birdseye Hollow Farm and Distillery in Hammondsport NY

Mathis Haug playing live November 12, 5 p.m-7 p.m. HAMMONDSPORT– Birdseye Hollow Farm and Distillery located at 8398 County Route 96 in Hammondsport is hosting Blues Session No.1, on Thursday November 12, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Part one of a series of special events featuring National Recording artist Mathis Haug, Nicknamed the Music Man, Haug is a German-born singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose music moves between blues, folk, country, and rock.

Hammondsport, NY · 3d

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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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Borinquen Dance Theatre marks end of an era

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... At the 1981 Puerto Rican Festival, Garth Fagan announced that his student Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez would start a Latino dance group following her departure from his own dance company. This came as a surprise to Padilla-Rodríguez, who had no plans to offer dance classes, let alone open her own dance studio.

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Fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade

The fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade took place in Rochester on Saturday.

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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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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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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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Volunteers keep the pages turning for the Friends of the Library Book Sale

The lines that wrap around the block at 509 Esty St. in Ithaca twice a year show that appreciation for physical media is alive and well in the Tompkins County community. The sale is only made possible by a group of dedicated volunteers who not only work during the sale, but year-round behind the scenes on sorting donations and dispersing profits.

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George Eastman Museum kicks off annual holiday gingerbread tradition

Rochester, N.Y. — George Eastman Museum is kicking off its annual holiday tradition of decorated gingerbread displays on Saturday. The exhibition features more than 50 imaginative, beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, along with dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and unique mantel displays. Guests can view the displays in...

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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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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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Events ahead of Veterans Day around the Rochester region

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

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Ivy Caldwell Turns Personal Experiences Into Stories That Empower Children and Women

For author Ivy Caldwell, writing begins with recognizing a need. Whether she’s addressing bullying, helping young readers recognize the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, or encouraging women to move beyond painful experiences, she hopes her books remind readers that they don’t have to face their struggles alone. “I’m...

Rochester, NY · 3d

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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 […]

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Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” tour plays Rochester’s West Herr Auditorium

Rochester, N.Y. — A new touring production is taking over the stage in Rochester, and it’s arriving with a massive operation behind the curtain. The touring company for Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” is performing at West Herr Auditorium Theatre, bringing six trucks of equipment to support the show.

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