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SUV flips over in crash at Brighton intersection

BRIGHTON, N.Y. (WROC) — Firefighters responded to a car crash at the intersection of Suburban Court and South Clinton Avenue in Brighton Friday evening. An SUV was seen flipped upside down at the scene. Northbound traffic on South Clinton Avenue is flowing, while southbound traffic is restricted as crews respond. Only fire trucks were observed […]

Brighton, NY · 1d

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‘Everything I’ve dreamed of:’ Canandaigua rolls past Greece Athena to win Class A2 football title

GATES — Go figure. The kid who throws his body around the field to make tackles is the kid who throws his heart out in front of himself for everyone to see. “This is incredible,” Canandaigua Academy sophomore linebacker Max Foster said with soft, moist eyes. “It’s surreal. I grew up in Canandaigua. I was a ballboy for this team and I went to games at Evans Field. I looked up to all those guys who won championships and now, it’s me.”

Canandaigua, NY · 1d

News10NBC WHEC Rochester, NY

Fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade

The fifth annual Monroe County Veterans Day Parade took place in Rochester on Saturday.

Rochester, NY · 16h

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One of America's Best Christmas Trees Is Made of Beer Kegs in Upstate NY

Forget the ornaments! This Upstate New York Christmas tree is made of more than 500 beer kegs, and it's up for a national award!

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GALLERY: East House's 60th anniversary

What role did the silent auction play in East House's 60th anniversary?. How many people does East House support annually according to the article?. Why does East House emphasize community funding in the current economy?. Rochester, N.Y. — A local non-profit celebrated its 60th anniversary Saturday, setting the stage for...

Rochester, NY · 8h

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Hall of Famer and former USTA Director Clint Galbraith, 89, passes

Columbus, OH – Hall of Fame horseman and former U.S. Trotting Association Director Clint Galbraith of Scottsville, NY passed away on Oct. 31, 2026 at the age of 89. As a driver, Galbraith had 3,062 wins and $19,875,929 in earnings. He also had 595 victories as a trainer. A...

Scottsville, NY · 1d

The Rochester Beacon

Borinquen Dance Theatre marks end of an era

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... At the 1981 Puerto Rican Festival, Garth Fagan announced that his student Nydia Padilla-Rodríguez would start a Latino dance group following her departure from his own dance company. This came as a surprise to Padilla-Rodríguez, who had no plans to offer dance classes, let alone open her own dance studio.

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ROC Boxing and Gracious Dance hold practice ahead of Willow Domestic Violence Center fundraiser

ROC Boxing held a practice session with Gracious Dance and coach Josh Leonardo Friday night to support the Willow Domestic Violence Center.

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Teenager arrested after stolen car chase from Greece to Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A 15-year-old was taken into custody following a police chase involving a stolen car from Greece to Rochester. On Monday evening around 11:20 p.m., the Greece police Department responded to Fisherman’s Cove after receiving reports that people were trying to steal vehicles in a parking lot. Officers said they found that […]

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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 […]

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Seneca Park Zoo to host first Military Appreciation Day with veteran services

The Seneca Park Zoo will host more than 20 veteran-serving agencies on Sunday for its first-ever Military Appreciation Day.

Rochester, NY · 12h

News 8 WROC

Greater Rochester Chamber’s Top 100: WeTheHobby, Stellar Roofing, & More

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce shared the rankings in this year’s Top 100 list! The Chamber of Commerce includes businesses that are independent, privately held, and have a headquarters in the Greater Rochester Area. The businesses must also have a revenue of at least $1 million in each of the […]

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Ivy Caldwell Turns Personal Experiences Into Stories That Empower Children and Women

For author Ivy Caldwell, writing begins with recognizing a need. Whether she’s addressing bullying, helping young readers recognize the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, or encouraging women to move beyond painful experiences, she hopes her books remind readers that they don’t have to face their struggles alone. “I’m...

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Family hosts book drive to honor infant killed in Gates crash

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A book drive is being held in honor of the infant who died in a car crash in Gates this year. Noah Carpenter was only 6 months old when he died. On Thursday, March 5, Gates police announced two vehicles collided in a rear-end crash at the intersection of Howard Road […]

Gates, NY · 2d

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In 1949, Two Brothers Founded a Home Goods Store After Purchasing Stoneware Pieces at a Yard Sale; 37 Years Later, It Was Acquired by Williams-Sonoma

It sold for $6 million.

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25 Famous Hardware Stores, Lumberyards, and Home Improvement Centers in Upstate New York

Photo by Tyler A. McNeil, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. There was a time when a home improvement project in Upstate New York began with a trip to a familiar hardware store, lumberyard, or neighborhood home center. Maybe it was a leaky pipe in a Rochester two-family house, a porch that needed new boards in the Southern Tier, or another winter spent trying to keep the snowblower working in Western New York. Before the largest warehouse chains dominated so many commercial strips, local owners, family businesses, cooperatives, and regional chains supplied the parts and advice that kept homes running.

New York · 1d

Wellsville Sun

No. 1 Hornell Raiders roll over East Rochester-Gananda to head to Section V Finals

GALLERY: A 35-7 defeat sends Hornell the finals at St. John Fisher on November 14 From Drew Golden, Follow The Golden Lens on Facebook The Hornell Red Raiders closed out […] The post No. 1 Hornell Raiders roll over East Rochester-Gananda to head to Section V Finals appeared first on THE WELLSVILLE SUN .

Hornell, NY · 9h

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New virtual rehab program helping patients recover from heart surgery

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Just about everything is on our phones and online these days — and healthcare is no different. Now doctors at the University of Rochester are using that technology not only to help patients recovering from heart surgery, but also to provide a more accessible option for care.

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Wegmans Unveils High-Tech Cheese Program at New Charlotte Store

Charlotte cheese lovers can sample a variety of cheeses from the new Wegmans store that opened at 11550 N. Community House Road in Ballantyne. The opening of Wegmans in October saw more than 25,000 customers, breaking a weekday record, according to the Charlotte Observer. Many of the customers came to sample the cheeses that come from Wegmans' cheese-aging facility located in Rochester, New York.

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Veterans Day 2026: Ceremonies and parades happening in Rochester

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Greater Rochester Area has several ceremonies, parades, and events planned to honor those who served on Veterans Day. News 8 compiled a list of these upcoming events with links to more information on each event. Do you know of an upcoming Veterans Day ceremony not on this list? Email us […]