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SEE PHOTOS: Veterans Outreach Center’s Stars & Stripes Celebration

The Veterans Outreach Center (VOC) held its annual Stars & Stripes Celebration on Friday to honor those who have served in the Armed Forces and remember the fallen.

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George Eastman Museum kicks off annual holiday gingerbread tradition

Rochester, N.Y. — George Eastman Museum is kicking off its annual holiday tradition of decorated gingerbread displays on Saturday. The exhibition features more than 50 imaginative, beautifully decorated gingerbread creations, along with dozens of handcrafted wreaths, festive tabletop trees, and unique mantel displays. Guests can view the displays in...

Rochester, NY · 23h

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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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Friday Boys’ Soccer Wrap: Charles Finney advances to state semifinals; McQuaid falls in regional

MCQUAID JESUIT (11-6-1) 2. LANCASTER (VI) (15-3-1) 1 (F/OT) Lancaster found a golden goal in overtime to advance to its second regional in program history. Anthony Sirianni delivered the game-winning header from a corner kick by Liam Galdstone to lead the Legends. Gladstone notched the equalizer for Lancaster. Adam McLaren opened the scoring with an unassisted goal for McQuaid. The Legends advance to the semifinals and will face either Cicero-North Syracuse (III) or Shaker (2) on Friday, Nov. 13, at Middletown High School.

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Hilton outscores Brighton 49-42 for A1 title in all-offense, all-the-time thriller

For 47 minutes and 32 seconds, the Hilton Cadets and Brighton Bruins went up and down the field, over and over, quarter after quarter, with each offense somehow finding a way to one-up the other time and time again. From ground-and-pound to flash-and-dash. From seemingly tackled for a loss to...

Hilton, NY · 1d

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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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As state moves away from Regents exams, RCSD expands career and college readiness efforts

A new statewide framework for high school graduation requirements is in a transition period, and the Rochester City School District is making moves to meet the moment.

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Vacant house fire on OK Terrace put out quickly

Rochester, N.Y. — A vacant house on the city's northeast side caught fire early Friday morning. Lt. Daniel Witkowski said the Rochester Fire Department received a call from a neighbor about a house on fire around 4:30 a.m. on OK Terrace near Hollenbeck Street. Witkowski said smoke and flames...

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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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Pittsford Is Eight Wins Deep and Ready to Hunt The Team That Beat Them

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) The Pittsford Panthers are officially heading back to the Section V Class AA final, securing their shot at redemption after a dominant 23-7 victory over Fairport in the semifinal on […]

Town Of Pittsford, NY · 23h

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Ontario County disabled veterans press local municipalities to adopt property and school tax break

VICTOR, N.Y. — Disabled veterans in Ontario County are growing frustrated with local leaders who have not decided whether to offer a full property tax break. New York now allows a full property and school tax break for veterans who are permanently and totally disabled but local municipalities must opt in for the veterans to […]

Ontario County, NY · 1d

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Connors & Ferris Friday Boys’ Football Wrap: McClurg scores three times to lead Caledonia Mumford/Le Roy; Feingberg rallies Honeoye Falls-Lima to comeback victory

Brendan Mangone completed 12-of-20 passes for 217 yards and three touchdowns while rushing for 43 yards and another score to lead Rush-Henrietta. Robert Carter caught six passes for 134 yards and three touchdowns in the win. Imani Wagstaff rushed the ball 14 times for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Mikey Mistretta had four carries for 83 yards and a score. R-H will face Pittsford in the Class AA final.

Honeoye Falls, NY · 1d

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Susan B. Anthony House tour and cooking class explore suffrage-era food and history

The Susan B. Anthony House is hosting its Tour and Cooking Class on Saturday, aiming to explore the food and history of the suffrage era.

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Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival returns for its 28th edition

What was the theme of the 28th Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival?. Rochester, N.Y. — The Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival returned to Rochester on Saturday, embracing the theme, “Feed Your Imagination: Read!”. The event inspired children of all ages to celebrate literacy, diversity, and the...

Rochester, NY · 18h

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Dressed in red, white and blue and pancakes too!

The Town of Rochester’s Hometown Hero Banner Project is preparing to honor local Veterans in a special way, bringing the faces and stories of Hometown Heroes to the heart of the community. A project built on honor, history and community, the Hometown Hero Banner Project began in 2024 following the completion of the updated Veterans Honor Roll, which is proudly displayed in Veterans Park. At 50 Scenic Road, Accord. Inspired by the importance of preserving local military history, the banner project was created to recognize the Veterans who have served the country and to ensure their contributions are remembered by future generations.

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Gates Chili Coat Drive and Fall Family Fest

The annual Spartan Way Coat Drive runs from Monday, October 26, through Wednesday, November 4. Donations of new or gently used coats, hats, and mittens will be accepted at the following locations:. Gates Chili District Office. Gates Chili Operations Center. Gates Chili Transportation Center. Gates Chili High School. Gates Chili...

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Ridge Road Fire District Earns Top Fire Protection Rating

Designation places local district among a small group nationwide. The Ridge Road Fire District has earned the nation’s highest fire protection rating, placing it among a small percentage of communities to receive the designation. The Insurance Services Office (ISO) awarded the district a Class 1 Public Protection Classification after...

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Back to reality for the first full weekend of November

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) – The results are in, and 2026 harbors the second-warmest start to November since record-keeping began, only behind 1956. The official high of 80 degrees on Wednesday, November 4th—now one of four 80-degree November days ever—set a new daily record. Although high temperatures have tumbled since then, we have still managed to climb above 60 degrees on both workdays since.

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Early strike and strong defense send Bombers to Liberty League semifinals

The Ithaca College women’s soccer team opened the Liberty League playoffs with a 1-0 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers on Nov. 3 at Carp Wood Field. The fourth-seeded Bombers advance to the semifinals for the sixth season in a row under head coach Mindy Quigg. Junior...

Ithaca, NY · 2d

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