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'Cashew' named Purina's Chief Snuggle Officer

Purina announced a local cat named Cashew as its Chief Snuggle Officer, winning a grand prize of $25,000 and a $10,000 donation to the Wyoming County SPCA animal shelter. Cashew, his parents, Alec and Danielle Meyers, and Jackie Pinkowski, Wyoming County SPCA manager, joined ARC Rochester to discuss his big win and the importance of supporting animal rescue.

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News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

News10NBC’s annual Toys for Tots drive begins this weekend

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It’s almost time for News10NBC’s annual Toys for Tots holiday drive. RELATED: Toys for Tots drive is underway, aiming for another record-breaking year (Nov. 17, 2025) Starting Sunday, Nov. 15, donations can be dropped off at local Bill Gray’s restaurants. We are asking for new, unwrapped toys for newborns all the way […]

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Democrat and Chronicle

Micro-bakery for Japanese milk breads opens downtown storefront | Exclusive

When Bryson Embernate launched Maishokupan in August , he was baking his soft Japanese breads out of The Commissary, a shared kitchen space in Sibley Square downtown. Each noon, he'd roll out a small cart of his loaves and sandos and sell them for half-hour, unless he sold out sooner. Just a few months later, he's launched his own storefront, but he hasn't gone far. Maishokupan is now up and running in Sibley Square's food hall called Mercantile on Main. The soft opening, which began in late October, has brought lines of people when he opens his front door each noon. The first hour is usually hectic, he said, and the cooler, filled with neat rows of sandwiches and bread creations, empties rapidly. "I'm so grateful," he said, saying the business has ramped up much more quickly than he originally anticipated. What's on the menu at Maishukopan Maishokupan bakes Japanese milk breads called shokupan, giving them sweet and savory twists. Embernate launches a new seasonal menu each month, which he posts in advance on Instagram. Each day of the week brings a different lineup, which repeats weekly throughout the month. The menu includes: ∎ Cube-shaped loaves that range from classic

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Buffalo Bills recognize these WNY high school football coaches | Week 10 2026

The Buffalo Bills, in partnership with Visa, announced the 2026 Week Ten High School Tackle Football Coaches of the Week. This week's recipients are Buffalo Region Coach of the Week Eric Valley (Orleans Rivals) and Rochester Coach of the Week Michael Bauer (Notre Dame Batavia/Byron-Bergen). Aimed at highlighting tackle football...

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News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

The process is the problem: Small paperwork mistakes can block VA benefits for veterans and spouses

GREECE, N.Y. — Tracy Ladue spent two years applying for the VA’s Aid and Attendance pension benefit years after her Vietnam-era Navy veteran husband died. She lives at Legacy Park Crescent, a senior living home in Greece, and faced denial after denial from the VA. “It was just on and on and on,” Ladue said. […]

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News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Happening Thursday: Heating assistance help, Bass Pro Shop opens, and zoning code hearing

The Veterans Day Honor Run, the opening of Bass Pro Shop, and a Rochester City Council hearing on zoning codes are happening on Thursday.

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The Skycoasters support Honor Flight with this year's ultimate tailgate Turkey Bash

The Skycoasters honor Rochester's veterans with this year's Turkey Bash. Jerry Boone from The Skycoasters and Terry Sinopoli, general manager of Arlene's Costumes, join ARC Rochester to preview what guests can expect at the upcoming dance party, including a silent disco, glow-in-the-dark tattoos and raffle tickets. Proceeds from the ultimate...

Rochester, NY · 2d

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PBS documentary series "Crime and Punishment" features the story of Rochester's Austin Reed

A new PBS documentary series premiering Monday, Nov. 16 on WXXI-TV features the story of a Rochester native. "Crime and Punishment in America" is a four-part series examining criminal justice in America from the colonial era to today. Austin Reed was a Black man who was born free in Rochester...

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Bright Spot: RGH nursing leader earns national recognition

What achievements led to Shari McDonald's recognition by Becker's Healthcare?. What initiatives does Shari McDonald lead to improve patient safety at Rochester General Hospital?. Why was Shari McDonald named to Becker's Healthcare's 2026 list of top nursing leaders?. Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on a local nursing leader...

Rochester, NY · 22h

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First Alert Weather: Friday morning brought Rochester’s first snowflakes of the season!

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester airport saw its first flakes of the year Friday morning, but no accumulations are expected for the metro area throughout the day. We are green on the Threat Tracker for Friday and through the rest of the weekend. Winds will stay breezy out of the north/northwest between 10 to 15 […]

Rochester, NY · 8h

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Fairport mayor’s race write-in results to be announced Friday

FAIRPORT, N.Y. (WROC) — The mystery surrounding the election result in the race for Village of Fairport mayor might be solved later this week. A Monroe County Board of Elections team will analyze write-in votes on Thursday and announce its findings Friday at 9:30 a.m. This follows an unusual unofficial election result in which there […]

Fairport, NY · 2d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Paws for a Cause: Monroe Avenue event at Parlay’s Inn raises money for Lollypop Farm

A Rochester sports bar is hosting a fundraiser for Lollypop Farm this Saturday.

Rochester, NY · 17h

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KNIGHTHAWKS HEAD TO OSHAWA FOR SECOND PRESEASON GAME

(Rochester, NY)… The Rochester Knighthawks travel north of the border to battle the Oshawa FireWolves on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at Tribute Communities Centre. The preseason contest will be broadcast on Big 107.3 FM and is available on mobile devices by downloading the iHeartRadio app at iHeartRadio.com.

Rochester, NY · 21h

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Donate a New and Unwrapped Toy to Toys for Tots at the Library (11/9/26 – 12/13/26)

Please consider donating a new and unwrapped toy to the Toys for Tots drive coordinated by the Irondequoit Professional Firefighters Local 4176 between now and Sunday, December 13. Toy donations may be left in the Toys for Tots bin in the library’s atrium.

Irondequoit, NY · 1d

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Maplewood Family YMCA celebrates 110 years of serving Rochester

Where was the Maplewood YMCA's 110th anniversary celebration held?. What other role has the Maplewood YMCA played besides health and wellness?. Why has the Maplewood YMCA maintained its presence in Rochester for 110 years?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Maplewood Family YMCA is celebrating 110 years of serving the Rochester community....

Rochester, NY · 23h

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Upstate New York veterans honored for their service

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A day to honor all who served. Communities across New York stopped on Wednesday to honor our nation’s military veterans with services and luncheons and other events. What Veterans Day means most to many, is that their service and sacrifice is not forgotten. A day...

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NEXT WEDNESDAY (11/18/26) – Storytime Safari with the Zoo!

Join us for an animal-themed storytime all about “Animal Colors”! And after you listen to the story, stick around to meet a Zoo Ambassador animal!. Storytime Safari with the Zoo is designed for children (ages 3-7) and their caregivers. If you’d like to attend, please register now through our Event Calendar.

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Joan’s Closet reopens Saturday with free maternity, postpartum and baby clothes

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Joan’s Closet is reopening this Saturday at a new location on South Clinton Avenue. The free clothing closet is now at Kindred Connection and offers maternity, postpartum and baby clothes for sizes from preemie through 24 months. The closet will be open Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 19. […]

Rochester, NY · 23h

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RIT students frustrated by impending closure of Riverknoll apartments

Henrietta, N.Y. (WHAM) — Rochester Institute of Technology students are pushing back after the university announced it will close the Riverknoll apartments, an on-campus housing option many upperclassmen consider the most affordable. The closure is expected at the end of the 2027 spring semester. Students said they learned of...

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News 8 WROC

‘Hadestown’ returning to Rochester for two performances in March 2027

The video in the above media player is from March 2023, the first time “Hadestown” performed in Rochester. ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Tony Award-winning musical “Hadestown” is returning to Rochester next year for a limited engagement. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League announced Wednesday that the musical will take the stage at the West Herr […]