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Rochester to host Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic as part of 'Weekend of Hope'
Rochester, N.Y. — The Flower City will be the site of a historically Black college football game later this year. The inaugural Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic is scheduled for Sept. 21 at the Rochester Community Sports Complex Stadium. The game will pit NCAA Division II opponents Central State...
Abuse survivors approve diocese’s reorganization plan
Abuse survivors have overwhelmingly approved the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester’s plan of reorganization and just as overwhelmingly rejected the Continental Insurance Co.’s rival plan. Adoption of a single plan could be a precursor to a resolution of the now nearly five-year-old case. But obstacles could still stand...
Hillary Clinton Coming to NJPAC
Former First Lady, Senator from New York, and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has added New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) to her U.S. fall tour. Clinton comes to NJPAC on Tuesday, September 17, at 7 p.m. Joined by a moderator, Clinton will take the audience on a journey of unvarnished exchanges on politics, democracy, the threats we face, as well as friendship, aging, marriage, and how we can all work together to shape a future to be proud of.
Trump tells New York appeals court to toss $454 million fraud judgment
Former President Donald Trump filed a brief on Monday calling on an appeals court to toss a judgment that forces him to pay roughly $454 million to the state of New York. Trump’s attorneys filed paperwork before New York’s Appellate Division on Monday, calling the judgment against him an “unauthorized, unprecedented power-grab” by state Attorney […]
Cases of World’s Deadliest Bacterial Illness Rising in New York
After a 30-year decline, cases of a life-threatening bacterial infection are rebounding across New York State. Health officials are sounding the alarm after an illness, dubbed "the world's most infectious killer," continues to infect more people across the United States. Roughly 1.5 million people across the world die from it every year.
Bills embracing new identity heading into training camp
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — This Bills offseason drew comparisons to the 2018 offseason, but Buffalo is embracing its new identity heading into the 2024 season as the team opens training camp in Rochester on Tuesday. But unlike the 2018 season, the Bills are sure to be a strong contender...
Eden Corn Festival Returns Next Week To Western New York
Lawn Fete and Festival season continues across Western New York. This weekend the Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival takes place along Hertel Avenue. Check out a list of what's happening HERE. Then next weekend it is the 60th anniversary of the Eden Corn Festival right in the heart of Eden, New...
West Seneca Police Win Social Media With Latest Post
If you haven't started following the West Seneca Police on social media you are missing out. They are using the social media platforms the way they were intended to, to make us laugh. READ MORE: POPULAR WESTERN NEW YORK BUSINESS HAS A NEW HOME. Ask anyone in Western New York...
Little League NYS All-Star 10s baseball: Mid-Island topples Baldwinsville 4-1, to gain winners’ bracket final
ENDICOTT, N.Y. -- Mason Garland (win) and Matt Acampora (save) were in command throughout and Mid-Island scraped out three runs in the fourth to earn a 4-1 decision over Baldwinsville LL (D8) Wednesday afternoon to advance to the winners’ bracket final of the Little League New York State 10-year-old tournament at Union Endicott LL.
Team and 10 Student-Athletes Honored for Academic Success
NORTHBORO, MA – Ten members of the Nazareth University Women's Lacrosse team have been honored with Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) Academic Honor Roll recognition. In addition, the combined grade point average for the team earned the Golden Flyers a spot on the Academic Honor Squad list. Graduate...
Clarkson Board of Trustees Names David K. Heacock ‘83 Acting President
Marc P. Christensen, who had been the president of the University since 2022, resigned this month for personal reasons. The Clarkson community thanks him for his stewardship of the University and wishes him well in his future endeavors. While the Board will begin the search for Clarkson’s 18th president immediately, Acting President Heacock, and his wife, Sheryl, are looking forward to welcoming students next month for the Fall Semester and engaging with alumni and corporate partners.
North Greece Fire Department Groundbreaking Ceremony for First Responder Memorial
The North Greece Fire Department (NGFD) held a groundbreaking ceremony for its first Responder Memorial on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11 AM at NGFD Station One, located at 645 North Greece Road. The First responder memorial is dedicated to the bravery and sacrifice of first responders. This memorial will...
Empire 8 Announces 25th Anniversary Men's Lacrosse Team
The Empire 8 Conference is celebrating the league's 25th Anniversary season in 2023-24, honoring student-athletes, teams, coaches and administrators who have played a key role in the league's success over the last 25 years. This week the conference office released the Men's Lacrosse 25th Anniversary Team. St. John Fisher University's...
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