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State Semi-final Preview: Churchville-Chili and Bethlehem clash on quest for first NYS title

Churchville-Chili is in the state semifinals for the second consecutive year as the Saints look to extend their unbeaten run to eight en route to the state final. Bethlehem enters undefeated on the season as the Eagles ride an eight-game win streak into their second semi-finals in three seasons. It’s No.1 vs No.2 with a trip to the state final on the line. Here’s the breakdown:

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Giraffe Kendi moves to Seneca Park Zoo for training

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Kendi, a 1-year-old male Masai giraffe, is at Rochester’s Tower (a group of giraffes) for expert care and training before continuing to Canada. Coming from the Greenville Zoo, Kendi is now at the Seneca Park Zoo following a recommendation from the Masai giraffe Species Survival Plan and will ultimately be transferred […]

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Connections on the Road: Indigenous perspectives on data centers • Ganondagan

“Connections with Evan Dawson” is on the road and headed to Ganondagan for a discussion on Indigenous groups’ perspectives on data centers. “Connections on the Road” airs Tuesday, November 24 at 12 p.m. on WXXI News (FM 105.9), streaming on WXXINews.org, and on WXXI News’ YouTube channel.

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First Alert Weather: Tracking cold breeze this weekend, rain and wet snow showers at times

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Rochester saw its first flakes of the season yesterday! Cold northwesterly wind will continue to cause lake effect rain and snow showers through today, with the lower elevations seeing primarily rain, and the higher elevations seeing a thin layer of slushy snow fall. Precipitation coverage and intensity will calm down just a […]

Rochester, NY · 15h

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Amerks to celebrate veterans with Military Salute Night

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The Rochester Americans will host its annual Military Salute Night to support the Veterans Outreach Center on Saturday evening in Rochester at the Blue Cross Arena. The Amerks will take on the Laval Rocket starting at 5:05 p.m. “The men and women who have served our country have earned our respect, […]

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Concerns rise over Monroe County license plate reader data sharing

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Monroe County legislator Rachel Barnhart is raising questions over license plate reader technology used by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO is now sharing its data with hundreds of agencies across the U.S., according to the agency. Some of those agencies are said to share partnership agreements with federal immigration agents, […]

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Rochester City School No. 33 students got Junior Achievement lessons from Our Lady of Mercy students

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Students from Our Lady of Mercy visited Rochester City School Number 33 to teach elementary school classes. Around 40 students from Mercy, with support from RIT, Honeywell and Junior Achievement, took part in the event. Mercy said students in grades nine through 12 taught kindergarten through fifth graders using Junior Achievement’s curriculum. […]

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Rochester VFW post honors Black veterans’ legacy while seeking younger members

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Veterans helping veterans and serving the community is part of the mission of the nonprofit organization known as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The VFW dates back to 1899. It was created to ensure the rights and benefits of service members who fought on foreign soil or in hostile waters. […]

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Bright Spot: Eastridge students rake leaves for local veterans

How many students participated in the 'Raking for a Reason' initiative?. What was the purpose of the 'Raking for a Reason' initiative?. Why did Eastridge students organize the leaf cleanup for veterans?. Irondequoit, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on Eastridge High School students who are giving back to local...

Irondequoit, NY · 1d

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Sickle Cell Fighters host blood drive

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – A blood drive will be held Saturday in Rochester to raise awareness of sickle cell disease and support people living with the disease. The Sickle Cell Fighters Blood Drive will take place in the main hall of Memorial AME Zion Church on Clarissa Street from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. All […]

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Warm 101.3 steps into Christmas as the 'Holiday Gift of Music' returns to Rochester radio

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — Just as snow started to fall in the Rochester area, a local holiday tradition is back. Warm 101.3 made its annual switch to Christmas music Friday at noon. The "Holiday Gift of Music" kicked off with "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by...

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CDS Wolf Foundation gala raises awareness, support for people with disabilities

Why is raising awareness for people with disabilities crucial according to the foundation?. Rochester, N.Y. — The CDS Wolf Foundation held its third annual gala Friday night at Arbor Midtown in downtown Rochester, bringing community members together to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This year's event, themed...

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Recycled soil from Lilac Festival being used to restore sunflower field at Highland Park

Rochester, N.Y. — What began in the recycling and compost bins at the Lilac Festival now has a new purpose. Impact Earth took 10 cubic yards of nutrient-dense soil recycled from the festival and donated it back to Highland Park for planting as part of a sustainability initiative. The...

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Friday and weekend: Authors’ festival, music at Lollypop Farm, Turkey Bash, and more

Music at Lollypop Farm, the Skycoasters Turkey Bash, the JCC Authors and Innovators Festival, and more are happening on Friday or this weekend.

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Demolition underway for Main Street Commons project

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Demolition is underway on East Main Street for the upcoming Main Street Commons. The City of Rochester posted pictures of the demolition to social media Thursday morning: The Main Street Commons project aims to create a pedestrian-friendly public space dividing the 600-foot-long East Main Street superblock between St. Paul and N. […]

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Rochester to host NYS nuclear energy summit next week

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — When Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her plan to dramatically increase nuclear energy production in New York state, she invited communities interested in hosting a nuclear facility to reach out. Eight locations responded, including RED-Rochester at Eastman Business Park in Rochester. No locations have been selected yet, but Rochester will host the […]

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Spotlight Team of the Week: Hilton football

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Primetime 585 News 8 Spotlight Team of the Week is the Hilton Cadets football team. Hilton started the season 5-0, but lost back-to-back games against Pittsford and Rush-Henrietta (the two teams in the Class AA title game). The Cadets have come back strong, however, with three wins in the postseason, […]

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Road salt prices rise as Rochester-area businesses, towns prepare for winter

With winter weather approaching, local businesses and municipalities across the region are stocking up on road salt — but many are paying more to do it. After shortages in recent years, some are taking extra steps to secure supplies early and avoid potential delivery delays. BACKGROUND: Monroe County towns...

Monroe County, NY · 2d

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Homesteads for Hope Launches New Agricultural Programs

Harvest and Flower Campaigns Fuel Inclusive Vocational Education. Homesteads for Hope, a 55-acre non-profit community care farm located at 2185 Manitou Road, has officially opened enrollment for its highly anticipated agricultural programs. Fostering an inclusive environment designed for people of all abilities, the farm has simultaneously rolled out its 2027 Summer CSA Food Share, a vibrant 2027 Flower Bouquet Subscription, and a limited-edition 2026 Thanksgiving Share.