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Fairy Godmothers of Rochester Pop Up Dress Shop Fundraiser
Fairy Godmothers of Rochester receive grown-up dresses too! Not suitable for prom, but might be perfect for your next formal occasion! Pre-loved and new, women’s dresses and accessories. All proceeds will directly benefit The Fairy Godmothers of Rochester. When:. Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. Where:. Marketplace Mall. 1 Miracle Mile...
Local organizations in Rochester hook families up with supplies ahead of the schoolyear
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)— With a number of back-to-school events at the ready to prepare students ahead of the upcoming schoolyear, tons of sponsors and organizations out Sunday to support a community give-back event. Held in the Tops parking lot on West Avenue in Rochester, there was plenty for folks to do and goodies to grab, including […]
El Pilon Criollo, still recovering after car rammed through, hosts back-to-school event
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — As one Rochester restaurant continues to get back on its feet, it’s still making time for an annual tradition to make sure kids are prepped and ready for the upcoming school year. At the end of July, El Pilon Criollo on North Clinton Avenue was heavily damaged after a car crashed […]
Williamson to bid farewell to Breen's Market, a local staple since 1983
Williamson, N.Y. (WHAM) — Shoppers reacted with sadness after the Breen family announced the Breen's Market store in Williamson would close its doors in September. For Eric Breen, the final weeks of operations at Breen's Market in Williamson are bittersweet. "(I) pretty much grew up in the stores over...
2 people hospitalized after crash involving motorcycle in Rochester
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC)— Two people were hospitalized Sunday evening after a crash in Rochester involving a motorcycle. Around 7 p.m., the driver of a Toyota slowed down to make a left turn off Lake Avenue near Flower City Park, that’s when police said the motorcyclist slammed into them from behind. The driver and passenger of […]
First American Red Cross chapter reopens in Dansville
DANSVILLE, N.Y. (WETM) — The American Red Cross’s first-ever chapter reopened in Dansville on Saturday after undergoing renovations. American Red Cross Founder Clara Barton established the organization’s first chapter at 57 Elizabeth St. in Dansville on Aug. 22, 1881. The building where Barton started the American chapter of the International Red Cross still hosts volunteers […]
“Cans for Canisteo” brings in donations, five cents at a time
Approximately 15,000 cans donated so far, more to come!. From “Cans for Canisteo,” Pictured are three local boys after they had just loaded and unloaded these bags of bottles n cans that were donated from Conesus ny. Cans for Canisteo, was organized and set up by CG Garwood,...
Tong approves CT hospital merger, forcing Sharon Hospital to keep its birthing center open
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has approved a merger between the Long Island-based Northwell Hospital system and Nuvance Health, provided that Sharon Hospital in Western Connecticut keeps its birthing center open. Sharon is one of four hospitals owned by Nuvance Health. It had applied to close its birthing center in...
Architectural Review Board Applicants Needed!
We are seeking residents wanting to serve on the Architectural Review Board. For more information about the Board and it's duties, click here. Please send your resume and letter of interest to Bridget.Monroe@townofbrighton.org.
New York Thruway sues Cuomo bridge contractors
(The Center Square) — The builders of the $4 billion Mario M. Cuomo bridge in upstate New York are being sued by the state, which alleges that the consortium of companies behind the project used substandard materials. The New York State Thruway Authority filed the lawsuit in the state Superior Court against Tappan Zee Constructors, alleging breach of contract for allegedly refusing to replace anchor pipes that connect the cables to the three-mile-long bridge that had previously been flagged by state officials for not meeting...
State Agriculture Department urges vaccination for mosquito-borne virus
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The State Agriculture Department is urging horse owners to vaccinate their horses against Eastern Equine Encephalitis and West Nile Virus as cases are being seen throughout several areas in New York State. There is no cure for EEE or WNV which can be fatal for unvaccinated horses. So far this year, […]
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey Stop & Shops to stop selling tobacco, hold 2 cigarette buybacks
Quincy, Mass. – Stop & Shop announced today that it will stop selling all cigarettes and tobacco products at its 360 stores. The grocery retailer with stores across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey plans to end sales of all tobacco products at all stores by August 31 as a part of the brand’s commitment to community wellness.
N.Y. Lottery: 2 lucky winners take home $50K in third-prize Powerball tickets
There were two lucky winners recently in New York state who recently scored $50,000 with third-prize Powerball tickets. The New York Lottery announced the two winning tickets for the Aug. 21 drawing matched four white balls and the red Powerball. One prize-winning ticket each was sold at Moreno Brother’s, located at 9415 Astoria Blvd., in East Elmhurst, and at Weis Markets, located at 1109-11 Main Union Center Hwy, in Endicott.
Excitement Builds as 437 Golfers Prepare for the 40th NYS Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship
(WNY News Now) – Loudonville, N.Y. – Loudonville gears up to host the highly anticipated 40th New York State Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship at Schuyler Meadows Club, drawing top amateur golfers from across the state. The New York State Golf Association (NYSGA) has officially accepted 437 entries for...
Back 2 School safety reminders in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. — It's almost that time of the year again where students head back to school in Western New York. With students heading back to school, that means busses will also be back on the roads making for busier commutes all around for those in the community who drive daily.
Shootings Down Across New York, Most In These 5 Communities
Newly released data shows shootings have dramatically decreased across New York. One part of the Hudson Valley leads the state. Shootings are down in many parts of New York State, according to top New York officials. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul proudly announced shooting incidents across the state are down...
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