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Democrat and Chronicle
State rankings highlight Section V's unbeaten football powers
Brighton and Hilton look to be on a collision course in Class A-1. The two teams, which will not play during the regular season, are currently slotted in the top 10 in that classification in New York state. The Bruins secured a ho-hum win over Churchville-Chili, another previously undefeated team, last week to continue their stint around the best five in the state. The Cadets, with their fifth straight blowout win, continue their climb in the rankings. Elsewhere, there was a shake-up in Class D where Oakfield-Alabama/Elba continues to garner respect. The Aggies, an honorable mention two of the last three weeks, are now Section V's top team in that classification. Here are the New York state football rankings entering the sixth week of the season: Class AA No. 19: Rush-Henrietta (5-0) Last week: 20th Upcoming game: Thursday at Victor Honorable mentions: Pittsford (4-1), University Prep (3-2) Class A No. 5: Brighton (5-0) Last week: 5th Upcoming game: Friday vs. Gates Chili No. 7: Hilton (5-0) Last week: 9th Upcoming game: Friday vs. Pittsford Honorable mentions: Canandaigua (4-1), Churchville-Chili (4-1), Victor (3-2), Webster Schroeder (2-3) Class B No. 1: Monroe (5-0) Last week: 1st Upcoming game: Oct. 24 vs. Canisius
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Keuka College makes counseling services available after student dies in residence hall
KEUKA PARK, N.Y. — Keuka College has made counseling services available after a student died inside a residence hall on Tuesday night. Yates County sheriff’s deputies say they responded to Davis Hall for a report of a woman with breathing difficulties just before 10 p.m. First responders performed CPR and other life-saving measures, but deputies […]
canalsidechronicles.com
SUNY Brockport commuters feel the pinch
BROCKPORT, N.Y. — While many Americans love driving, few enjoy paying high prices at the pump. That’s no different for college students at SUNY Brockport. With the national average hovering over $4 per gallon for months on end, seeing that empty sign on your dashboard isn’t making life any better, especially for SUNY Brockport senior Cameron Hyzy.
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Lyons Central School District awarded grant to expand mental health training
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Lyons Central School District has been awarded the Federal Mental Health Awareness Training grant. Lyons is one of two school districts in the state to get $200,000 for the first year of this three-year project. Lyons will partner with six other school districts in Wayne County to expand mental health training.
Cornell Daily Sun
Cornell to Become First Ivy League University to Offer Degrees in Prison
Cornell will become the first Ivy League university to offer a degree to incarcerated students when the Cornell Prison Education Program launches its Bachelor of Professional Studies program at Cayuga Correctional Facility in Fall 2027. The program, offered through a partnership with Cornell’s School of Continuing Education, features organizations, markets,...
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Rochester Prep dedicates third library in elementary school teacher's memory
What role did Jaimie's Bridge play in the library dedication?. What support does Jaimie's Bridge provide to students and families?. Why was the library dedicated to Jaimie Magee Lesnick's memory?. Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester Prep's elementary school on St. Jacob Street cut the ribbon Tuesday on a new library.
News 8 WROC
Golden Apple Award: Congratulations to Tara Jones!
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Congratulations to our latest Golden Apple Award winner, Tara Jones! Jones is a fourth-grade teacher at Flower City School No. 54 in Rochester. Principal Demitria Lawton-Geggs says Jones brings a nurturing approach to the classroom. “She has that mother approach that the kids just wrap their arms around her. She really […]
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Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 5 2026
The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, announced the 2026 Week Five High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Joe Licata (Williamsville South) and Rochester Coach of the Week Rich Lipani (Hilton). Aimed at highlighting tackle football coaches' efforts...
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Four Oswego High School Students Earn NYSSMA All-State Honors
OSWEGO, New York — Four Oswego High School students have been selected to receive All-State honors from the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), a distinction awarded to some of New York’s top high school musicians. The students will represent the Oswego City School District at the...
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Shoot the Lights out Basketball Showcase debuts in January at Avoca Central School
New Showcase Tourney: Section Five teams versus Section Four teams. by Bill Collmer Hornell Sun Senior Sports Writer, pictured is Canisteo-Greenwood All-State Freshman Guard Kara Mahany. For the past 20 years Avoca Central School has hosted a Shoot the Lights out Basketball camp directed by Section Four Hall of Fame...
The Rochester Beacon
ASAP program helps community college students stay on track
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As a young single mother of three and former college dropout, Zafirah Saleem would be the first to tell you her life has been a series of extreme highs and lows. But her participation in the Advancing Success in Associate Pathways program has helped...
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MCC celebrates ASAP program helping students remove barriers to complete their degrees
How did Sudan Gordon describe the program's impact on students?. Brighton, N.Y. — Monroe Community College celebrated the success of its ASAP program on Monday. The Advancing Success in Associate Pathways Program removes barriers students may be facing to help them complete their degree and achieve academic success. That...
Campus Times
URochester expands medical amnesty to include student organizations
URochester’s 2026-27 Medical Amnesty Policy now includes student organizations seeking medical help on behalf of their members. The policy says that students, and now student organizations, who reach out for help with substance-related medical emergencies will not suffer consequences for the possession or consumption of alcohol and other drugs in violation of University policy.
hvccathletics.com
No. 8 Vikings Split Sunday Doubleheader, Fall in Five to No. 9 Finger Lakes Before Sweeping Monroe
Hudson Valley volleyball split a Sunday doubleheader at the HVCC, falling 3-2 to 19-1 Finger Lakes in a five-set thriller before sweeping Monroe Community College 3-0 in the nightcap. The Vikings took the first and third sets against Finger Lakes and pushed the match to a fifth, but the Lakers closed it out 15-12. HVCC answered in the afternoon, winning 25-16, 25-17, and 25-18 to improve to 15-1 on the season.
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Rush-Henrietta inducts first class into Athletics Hall of Fame
Henrietta, N.Y. — Rush-Henrietta Central School District honored some of the most accomplished athletes and influential figures in its history Friday evening. The district welcomed eight people into the inaugural class of the Rush-Henrietta Athletics Hall of Fame during a ceremony at Werner Kleemann Field. The Class of 2026...
Erie Times News
Erie High runner wins at notable New York meet / District 10's top performers for week of Oct. 5-10
Rory Grande boarded Erie High’s van for last weekend’s McQuaid Invitational believing he’d start in the cross country meet’s elite gold race. He departed it persuaded by coach Robert Danielson to enter the Rochester, New York, meet's Class 3A boys event. Whatever disappointment Grande harbored was gone by the time the Royals returned home from Genesee Valley Park. The senior’s winning time of 15 minutes, 12.50 seconds was more than 18 seconds faster than that race's silver medalist, Thomas Steele of meet host McQuaid Jesuit. The 61 st annual meet has long been deemed a prestigious one for this region of the country, which further bolstered Grande’s accomplishment. “Even though I wasn’t in the premiere race, it was still super cool to come to that meet and (win),” he said. “I knew I was going to run a good time because my legs felt good. As for my confidence, this (result) backed up my physical capabilities. “That mindset is going to help me a lot for (the postseason).” Grande not only won’t travel outside Pennsylvania for his next meet start, he also won’t leave Erie County. The Royals are scheduled to compete in the Oct. 10 Dirty Dawg Invitational at
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New York High School Football Player Displays Strong Character With Powerful Act Of Sportsmanship
Brylen Tassy is one of the good ones. The star wide receiver for Lyons High School in New York showed the utmost class in victory on Homecoming. He made sure to console the opposing quarterback after the clock hit zero. In an era of high school football that is often clouded by clout, such a […] The post New York High School Football Player Displays Strong Character With Powerful Act Of Sportsmanship appeared first on BroBible.
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University of Rochester to open Eastman School of Dentistry in 2027
The University of Rochester will open the Eastman School of Dentistry, its first new school in more than 50 years, on Jan. 1, 2027. It will be the 7th School of Dentistry in New York State. The new school will build on a legacy of dental education, research and clinical care that began with the Eastman Dental Dispensary in 1917. University officials said the Eastman School of Dentistry will address a nationwide shortage of dentists and the growing need for care among patients with complex medical conditions.