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SUNY Brockport’s Heuler named National Scholar Athlete of the Year
SUNY Brockport senior Rebecca Heuler, a javelin student-athlete on the women’s track and field team, was named the 2024 NCAA Division III Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Scholar Field Athlete of the Year in a release by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) on July 22. Heuler is the first student-athlete in program-history to earn this prestigious distinction from the coaches association.
Law enforcement and unions team up for veterans' charity lacrosse game
Canandaigua, N.Y. — The Seneca County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with two employee unions—the Seneca County Deputy Sheriff’s Police Benevolent Association (PBA) and the Seneca County Sheriff’s Employees Association (SCSEA)—to participate in a fundraiser for local and national military veterans’ organizations. Now in...
New emergency family shelter opens in Rochester
Monroe County has opened its first-ever county-developed emergency shelter in Rochester’s Corn Hill neighborhood, County Executive Adam Bello announced Wednesday. The Moving Forward Family Shelter on Troup Street in the city’s oldest residential neighborhood will house up to 58 families and will double the family shelter space available in Monroe County. Families must...
Almost a picture perfect weekend in ROC
Sunday July 28, 2024 — High pressure is your best friend when planning outdoor activities, especially in late July. And Rochester has been in the center of high pressure over the last three days, bringing plenty of sunshine, warm air, and dry conditions. For many, this weekend was among the best weather-wise this summer.
RPD: Man Shot to Death in Sherman St. Drug House
One man is dead, after a pre-dawn shooting at a drug house on Rochester's northwest side. Police say a man in his 30s was found with several gunshots at a home on Sherman St, near Lyell Ave. He died a short time later at Strong Hospital. Police are working to...
Saturday BCANY Wrap: Boys and Girls squads close pool play with unbeaten records
ROCHESTER (GIRLS) 70 MID HUDSON 55. Mallory Heise netted 13 of her 15 points in the first half when Rochester opened 33-25 lead. Heise connected six times from the floor including once from behind the 3-point arc. Asia Wilson added 11 of her game-high 17 in the second half. Wilson hit three 3-pointers in the win. Molly O’Toole had a pair of triples and accounted for 10 points while Loren Green and Kendall Parker scored six apiece in the win. Rhylin Fehrenbach (5), Addison Morgan (3), AJ Orr (3), Takyla Vaughn (2), Cadence Brecker (2) and Payton Bentley (1) rounded out the scoring for Rochester. Maddy Fileen hit four 3-pointers and led Mid Hudson with 13 points.
Friends reunite for a nostalgic swim across Canandaigua Lake after 40 years
Middlesex, N.Y. (WHAM) — Eight friends and fellow swimmers from Rochester came together after 40 years to swim lengthwise across Canandaigua Lake. Gary “Lumpy” Austin, Mike Fedoryshyn, Tom Gallagher, Jan Stancampiano, Scott Kozlowski, Nancy Salatino, Mark Casparian, and Herb Rice swam in a lengthwise relay across Canandaigua Lake starting on Saturday morning.
Results: How did two local Olympians do in early competition?
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Magnus Sheffield of Pittsford was selected by the USA Cycling to represent Team USA in the Olympics this year in the Time Trial and the Road Race. Men and Women’s individual time trials were held Saturday morning when he placed 16th with a timing of 38:05:24. The Men’s Road Race will start […]
Tae'lor Jackson continues the family legacy of Panther Graphics
In 1993, Rochester native Daryll “Tony” Jackson founded Panther Graphics in a section of Cumberland Street's old post office building. Amid a scarcity of Black-owned businesses, particularly in manufacturing, the name Panther Graphics was inspired by the Black Panther Party, symbolizing a source of pride for the Black community. Jackson began his printing...
Baby shower to help families in underserved communities
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Healthy Baby Network and Fidelis Care teamed up on Saturday to host the third annual Community Baby Shower to celebrate healthy families in underserved communities in Rochester. The baby shower was held at the Edgerton Rec Center on Backus Street. The event provided a welcoming atmosphere where 150 previously invited guests […]
Former state senator James Seward passes away at 72
MILFORD, NY (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – James Seward, the 33 year veteran of New York State politics has passed away. He was 72 years old. Seward was first elected to the New York State Senate 1986 and retired in 2020. He stepped down after being diagnosed with a return of bladder cancer. Seward was born in Oneonta […]
Beloved Chain Restaurant Likely Saved In New York After Closings
After filing for bankruptcy and closing many locations in New York, a new deal may save many other eateries. In May, Hudson Valley Post learned Red Lobster is closing nearly 50 locations across the country, including many in New York. Red Lobster Closes Many New York Locations. We later learned...
Wildfire Smoke In New York May Be More ‘Explosive’ This Summer
Do you remember last summer walking outside and smelling smoke, along with yellow-tinted skies? Well, officials say wildfire smoke in New York might be "more explosive" this summer. New York officials are warning of wildfire smoke moving into the area. Western Wildfire Smoke Reaches New York State. Over the weekend...
Recall: Many Vehicles In New York Need A New Engine, For Free
Many New Yorkers will get a brand-new engine installed in their vehicles, for free. Toyota has updated its recall involving over 100,000 vehicles. The company issued a safety recall involving certain model year 2022-2023 Toyota Tundra and Lexus LX vehicles. About 102,000 Toyota and Lexus branded vehicles, gas-only models, sold...
Homeownership in New York Plummeting at Record Pace
Looks like New York really is experiencing a mass exodus. Less and less people own homes in New York State. According to Property Ownership in America, rates have been steadily declining since 2014. In recent years, however, that rate has only accelerated. There are several reasons why that is. The...
Stewart’s Shops Announces New Summer Goodies
This fan favorite, New York business has over 350 shops in New York state and Vermont. They have won the 'Top Workplace Award'. Stewart's Shops also has over 95,000 followers on Facebook. It's not a surprise that New Yorkers love Stewart's Shops for their gas, ice cream, new merchandise and more.
Digital Affordable Childcare Portal Launched For New Yorkers
Not long ago, we learned about the historic investment for New York State's child care assistance programs. On Friday July 19th, Governor Hochul helped to officially launch the web portal that will allow hundreds of thousands more New Yorkers access to those assistance programs. Digital Childcare Portal Launched For New...
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