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Batavia's Wonderland of Trees Leaves Museum for Old JCPenney Space

A beloved Genesee County holiday tradition is getting a new home this year. The 26th annual Wonderland of Trees is moving out of the Holland Land Office Museum and into the former JCPenney store in Batavia City Centre, with organizers framing the shift around a fitting theme: “Christmas Under Construction.”

Batavia, NY · 6h

The Batavian

State to spend $2 million repaving Main and Clay streets in Le Roy

Two of Le Roy’s main roads will be resurfaced next spring as part of a $100 million statewide paving program announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul. The $2 million project covers State Route 5 (Main Street) within the Village of Le Roy. It also covers State Route 19 (Clay Street), from

Le Roy, NY · 2d

Country Herald

New York Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Buffalo, NY

Sudden snow squalls can turn I-90, I-81 and I-87 into dangerous travel corridors within minutes.

New York · 1d

The Lamron

Invasion of Privacy: Al “Buzzo” Bruno

Music is a binding force for small communities. It has the unique power to both structure local identity and provide solace to those who feel like outsiders, acting as both tradition and innovation. Geneseo’s own Buzzo Music is a staple of Main Street. It has served as the heart of Geneseo’s music culture for 56 years, all thanks to its co-founder, Al “Buzzo” Bruno.

Geneseo, NY · 2d

newportdispatch.com

Kentucky man extradited on felony charges in Geneseo

GENESEO, NY — A Kentucky man was extradited to New York to face multiple felony charges after failing to appear in court, according to Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty. Investigator James Merrick and Investigator Michael Wade of the Sheriff’s Office extradited Charles Piehl, 58, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, on Nov. 11, 2026.

Geneseo, NY · 1d

The Batavian

Suspect in Otis Street stabbing appears in City Court, remains in jail pending possible indictment

File photo from incident on Otis Street, Batavia, the morning of Oct. 23. Photo by Howard Owens. David Jackson A 37-year-old Batavia man accused of stabbing two people on the morning of Oct. 23 appeared in City Court on Friday, but the planned hearing on the evidence against him was delayed after Judge Durin Rogers learned that the case was presented to a grand jury on Thursday

Batavia, NY · 1d

newportdispatch.com

Dansville man arrested on felony charges in West Sparta

WEST SPARTA, NY — A Dansville man faces felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports that on Nov. 11, 2026 at approximately 1:20 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputy Jessica Tubbs responded to a residence in the Town of West Sparta for the delayed report of a possible violation of an order of protection.

Dansville, NY · 2d

13 WHAM

Domestic violence suspect convicted of assaulting Rochester police officer during arrest

What charges led to Oritsegbegbemi Nanna's arrest on Feb. 24?. What injury did the Rochester officer sustain during Nanna's arrest?. Rochester, N.Y. — A man is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of assaulting a Rochester police officer, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office. Police said they responded...

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Pavilion/York cruises to Class D title

PITTSFORD, N.Y— Pavilion/York used 41 unanswered points after trailing early and forced three turnovers as the top-seeded Golden Knights (10-1) won 41-3 over Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen (7-4) to secure the 2026 Section V Class D championship at St. John Fisher University on Friday night. “I’ve been working for three...

York, NY · 1d

canalsidechronicles.com

An unaffordable yet essential price tag

Life in Brockport can sometimes seem predictable: shopping at the same stores, eating at the same restaurants, and attending the same community events. What isn’t predictable is the rising cost of these routines. Everyday expenses in Brockport are piling up as pressure mounts on budgets across the village. From rising grocery and housing costs to utilities and transportation, these expenses are straining household budgets and forcing Brockport residents to cut back on spending.

Brockport, NY · 2d

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This Low-Key New York Deli Serves An Italian Beef Sandwich That Locals Guard Like Treasure

Some places earn their reputation quietly, without a publicist or a press release, just really good food and people who can’t stop talking about it. Calabresella’s New York Style Deli in Rochester, New York is exactly that kind of place, and once you find it, you’ll completely understand why locals treat it like a closely guarded secret.

Rochester, NY · 1d

13 WHAM

Man gets 40 years to life in prison for murder that led to shootout with Rochester police

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A man convicted of robbing and fatally shooting a man before nearly shooting a police officer during a foot chase last year was sentenced Friday to 40 years to life in prison. Edison Estremera-Cohen, now 36, was convicted Sept. 21 of two counts of second-degree...

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The Stunning 1948 Diner In New York Is Truly The Last Of Its Kind

Nobody warned you that a trip to Rochester, New York, would result in standing inside the last diner of its kind ever built, but here you are, and honestly, things could be a lot worse. The Highland Park Diner on South Clinton Avenue is not just a diner. It’s the...

Rochester, NY · 1d

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Town Of Pittsford, NY · 20h

Missing Pittsford child found

PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — Deputies were searching for a 12-year-old after he left his home in Pittsford on a bike. He was located and returned home.

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Widow of man killed in deputy-involved shooting in Henrietta files federal lawsuit

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The widow of Gregory Kase, who was shot and killed by Monroe County deputies in August, has filed a federal lawsuit against Monroe County, the sheriff and the two deputies involved. According to the complaint, Gregory was partially deaf and had been for some time. His wife, Bonnie Kase, said he was […]

Monroe County, NY · 2d

Democrat and Chronicle

Bass Pro Shops opens at Eastview Mall. See inside the new store

Call it a Black Friday scene of yore for outdoors folks. Hundreds of people — many of whom stood outside in a chilly November rain waiting for the doors to open — attended the opening Thursday of the long-awaited Bass Pro Shops at Eastview Mall. The cold comes with the territory for Maurice Friedrich of Rochester, who dressed for the elements in a camoflouge coat. "C'mon, man. It's Bass Pro!" Friedrich said. "This place opening up is a gift to a lot of people." Noting the line waiting to get inside, Ontario County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Marisa Enzinna said having a store of this size and popularity is huge for the local economy, not just for Bass Pro Shops but surrounding businesses as well. "It's not just a store," Enzinna said. "It's an attraction all in itself." Lucas Van Buren, 17, of Pittsford agreed. "It's worth it," he said. The 90,000-square-foot store, which occupies the former Lord & Taylor space and is the fifth store in the state, boasts all sorts of fishing, hunting and boating gear, as well as clothing fit for the whole family — and the outdoors. A 10,000-gallon aquarium and a 1,000-gallon stream

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

MCSO: Section of Peck Road reopens after fire crews battled silo fire in Parma

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office said Peck Road has since been fully reopened after deputies closed the roadway between Dean Road and Hidden Acres Trail because of a silo fire in Parma.

Parma, NY · 1d

News 8 WROC

Orleans County DA and sheriff clash over task force reorganization

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Orleans County proposed abolishing the Major Felony Crime Task Force in the District Attorney’s Office and creating a new organizational model in the Sheriff’s Office. This decision has sparked a public discourse among Orleans public officials, District Attorney Susan Howard, and Sheriff Christopher Bourke. The decision to abolish the Major Felony […]

Orleans County, NY · 21h

News 8 WROC

Major step in NY’s nuclear plan that could include Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Marking a step forward in New York’s effort to produce more nuclear energy, the New York Power Authority announced Thursday it has winnowed down the list of companies that might construct new nuclear power facilities. NYPA has also requested additional information from the eight sites around Upstate New York that have […]