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New Rochester coffee shop to help veterans, welcome dogs

Rochester, N.Y. (WROC) — Bark & Bean will soon open at 459 South Ave. in Rochester by the end of January. Inside, you’ll smell Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters and see dogs lounging by their owners. Laura Heltz, who dreamed up the project in 2019, wanted the shop to be dog-friendly, but most importantly she wanted […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Consumer Alert: Volunteers of America says federal cuts could reduce supportive housing by 70%

Volunteers of America’s Cooper Union Apartments is one of several locations providing homes for people who don’t have one.

Rochester, NY · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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RCSD opens community survey as it faces projected $54 million budget gap

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester City School District wants your input as it faces a projected $54 million budget gap for the next school year. The district has opened a community survey. Families, students and staff can weigh in on which programs and services matter most to them. The survey opened Monday, and will be […]

Rochester, NY · 3d

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St. Pius Tenth School in Rochester hosts 4th Annual Field of Honor

Chili, N.Y. — St. Pius Tenth School in Rochester will host its 4th Annual Field of Honor, showcasing a striking display of American flags to honor veterans, service members, and other community heroes. This year's theme, "Faith and Service," highlights the values of dedication and commitment. Each American flag...

Rochester, NY · 3d
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News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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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 · 4d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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SEE PHOTOS: Farmington Veterans Day breakfast, American Legion ceremony, and more

The Rochester region is continuing to hold ceremonies and other events to honor the service of local veterans.

Rochester, NY · 2d

spectrumlocalnews.com

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2027 Monroe County budget proposal reduces property tax rate for another year

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello has released the proposed budget for 2027, which he says reduces the property tax rate for a seventh consecutive year. Bello says despite increased operating costs, the $1.6 billion proposal reduces the property tax rate by 25 cents. It's now $5.42 cents per $1,000 of assessed value.

Monroe County, NY · 2d

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Veterans Day: Rochester area salutes those who served

— Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Veterans Outreach Center in Rochester to meet with veterans and talk about priorities for the next Congress. She highlighted a bill that would require the VA to study how exposure to burn pits may affect the health of female veterans. "One thing we've learned...

Rochester, NY · 1d

The Rochester Beacon

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New program to help city residents explore solar energy

A new partnership between the city of Rochester and Switch Together will help Rochester homeowners explore solar energy options and save on electricity. Switch Together uses collective purchasing to help homeowners negotiate competitive pricing from local solar installers. Homeowners can review a personalized solar installation offer and decide whether to move forward, city officials say.

Rochester, NY · 2d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Veterans Day: Local Army veteran serves community through business he owns

An Army veteran is helping the Rochester community in a new way.

Rochester, NY · 2d

mhflsentinel.com

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Need To Retire Your Old Flag?

Every flag reaches the end of its service. Sun fades the stripes, wind frays the fly end, and one day the flag on your porch is no longer the emblem it was. The U.S. Flag Code is clear about what to do next, and doing it well takes less effort than most people expect.

Honeoye Falls, NY · 8d

WXXI News

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Hochstein School holding Veterans Day ceremony and concert

The events begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday on the steps of the school.

Rochester, NY · 3d

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AARP New York unveils data on financial strain facing family caregivers

How many hours of unpaid care do New York caregivers provide annually?. What is the purpose of AARP New York's Caregivers Couch initiative?. Rochester, N.Y. — Family caregivers across New York are facing a growing financial strain that often goes unseen, and AARP New York is highlighting new data it says shows the scope of that burden.

New York · 2d

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Rochester Regional Health offers veterans new career opportunities

Honoring those who've served doesn't end after Veterans Day. Rochester Regional Health's Veterans Team Member Resource Group offers people with a new career path and sense of family after leaving the military. There are 22,000 Rochester Regional Health team members in their veterans program, helping each other find their footing...

Rochester, NY · 3d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Wayne County Public Health warns of measles exposure in Newark and Lyons

WAYNE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Wayne County Public Health department is advising people of possible measles exposures in Newark and Lyons. According to the Public Health department, a person with measles visited the following places on the following dates: The measles virus remains alive in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours, […]

Newark, NY · 4d

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New local music website launches

Fairport, N.Y. — A new website, Thrumly, launched Sunday to connect people with Rochester's local music scene. The website is designed to help people find local music, while giving performers and venues more visibility. "Thrumly is a place where we're profiling musicians, bands, and venues for live music and...

Rochester, NY · 4d

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Midterm voters continue tradition of honoring suffragists

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Tucked down a path inside the Mount Hope cemetery in Rochester sits one headstone, a little more decorated than the rest. It’s become a tradition almost as important as casting the ballot, voters coming out here to place their sticker on Susan B. Anthony’s grave.

Rochester, NY · 3d

The Batavian

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Letter: A PILOT-sized hole in the Oakfield-Alabama school budget

Dear Editor: A PILOT-sized hole currently exists in the Oakfield-Alabama Central School (OACS) budget. Not the kind that flies, but the kind that leaves local taxpayers covering someone else’s tax bill. At a recent OACS Board of Education meeting, Business Administrator Laura Kowalczyk delivered some unwelcome news: “Plug Power hasn’t

Oakfield, NY · 3d

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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 · 6d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

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Wayne County to offer state snowmobile safety course starting in January

WAYNE COUNTY, N.Y. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Office will once again be offering the New York State Snowmobile Safety course. The first class will be held on Saturday, Jan. 2 from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Lakeshore Riders Groomer Barn in North Rose. Lunch will be provided, and a pen will be […]

Wayne County, NY · 4d