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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 · 20h

Wellsville Sun

Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Livingston County Town of Sparta

From the NYS DEC, 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 […] The post Chronic Wasting Disease confirmed in Livingston County Town of Sparta appeared first on THE WELLSVILLE SUN .

Livingston County, NY · 20h

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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 · 1d

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Batavia Downs Board Approves $6.25M Purchase of Former Kmart Site for $80M Expansion

A proposed $80 million expansion at Batavia Downs remains dependent on several approvals, including a subdivision decision by the Town of Batavia and state approval of acquisition funding. Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp.'s board has authorized the purchase of the long-vacant former Kmart property for $6.25 million, but the sale cannot close until required approvals are secured.

Batavia, 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 · 20h

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Long-vacant Crescent Beach property headed to auction

Greece, N.Y. — The long-vacant Crescent Beach restaurant property in Greece is headed to foreclosure auction next month, nearly two years after its former owner agreed to surrender the property as part of a federal fraud case. Eight parcels along Edgemere Drive will be auctioned Dec. 9 at 10...

Greece, NY · 1d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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 · 18h

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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 · 13h

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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 · 1d

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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 […]

Rochester, NY · 1d

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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 · 19h

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Write-in ahead in unofficial results for Fairport Mayor

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The write-in line in Fairport’s mayoral race is ahead in the polls, according to results from the Monroe County Board of Elections. With all precincts reporting, the unofficial results indicate write-in with 51.30% of the votes — ahead of Democratic candidate Heidi Woika, who has 48.70% of the votes. The current […]

Fairport, 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 · 23h

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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 · 1d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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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

The Batavian

Noblehurst Green Energy awarded more than $4 million for pilot plant to turn farm biogas into jet fuel

A pilot plant at Noblehurst Farms in Pavilion will turn waste biogas into sustainable aviation fuel, backed by more than $4 million in state funding. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the award to Noblehurst Green Energy on Nov. 5. Noblehurst Green Energy will build and operate the plant, which will use

Pavilion, NY · 1d

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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 · 1d

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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 · 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 · 20h

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