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Authorities continue search for missing upstate NY man
A search for a missing 83-year-old Victor man is ongoing in Ontario County. Reginald Vardon was last seen at State Route 96 in the village of Victor on July 15, according to Ontario County Sherriff's Office. Vardon was seen wearing an orange long-sleeve shirt, black pants, a white baseball cap and a...
Seventh annual Blueberry Fest is back in Hilton
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Blueberry Cidery in the West Wind Farm in Hilton is hosting their seventh annual Blueberry Fest. There will be blueberry bar specials, fresh baked goods and other local vendors along with live music and blueberry picking for the whole family. The festival kicks off Wednesday, June 24 and continues through June […]
Penfield unveils sketch plans for new Costco
Penfield, N.Y. — The Town of Penfield is taking the next step in its proposal to feature Costco as one of several tenants, unveiling proposed sketch plans for the mixed-use development along Route 250 at Sweets Corners Road. Currently, there is only one store in the area, located on...
Greece Resident Working for National Nursing Organization
Elizabeth Duxbury, DNP, RN, CNS, CCRN, ACNS-BC joined the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) as a Clinical Practice Specialist, Strategic Advocacy (Advocacy Specialist). In this role, Liz will use her knowledge to contribute to and help enhance AACN’s liaison, healthy work environment, staffing, and other advocacy initiatives. Liz brings her extensive experience from Unity, Crouse, and Rochester General Hospitals as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, as well as Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, clinical consultant, and professional organization volunteer and leader. Liz’s volunteer experience includes chairing the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) legislative and regulatory committee and the AACN CNS Scope and Standard Task Force.
Pirate Toy Fund makes special delivery at camp for children with epilepsy
Rush, N.Y. — A special surprise came Tuesday to campers at Camp EAGR, courtesy of the Pirate Toy Fund. The camp is put on by Empowering People's Independence (EPI) for children with epilepsy. It's a week-long sleepaway camp at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus and is the only one...
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.
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