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Here's what's in store for the 2024 19th Ward Square Fair
The Square Fair, hosted by the 19th Ward Community Association, is returning in 2024 on June 1. The Fair features local vendors, crafters, and non-profit organizations, offering them a platform to sell their products and promote their programs and services. The event also includes entertainment, diverse food options, and fun activities for all ages.
"Hometown Heroes" campaign to honor active duty military in Victor
In preparation for Memorial Day, the Village of Victor will adorn its light poles with a "Hometown Heroes" Banner Campaign. According to APD Memorial's website, the American Legion James Cooke Post 931 Victor, NY, has partnered with APD Memorial to establish this campaign in honor of current active-duty military service personnel who have graduated from Victor High School or whose immediate family reside in Victor or Farmington. ...
24th Annual Flags for Vets at local cemetery
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Every year in honor of Memorial Day many local groups and organizations partner to place American flags at veterans graves here in Rochester. The groups Excellus Veterans Network, Excellus Bluecross Blueshield, local Boy Scout troops, and staff at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery all gathered today and placed nearly six thousand American flags […]
Ontario County school board elections and budget results. What you need to know
CANANDAIGUA, NY — Voters in each of the school districts in Ontario County approved budgets for the 2024-25 school year, including Canandaigua, Victor and Geneva. Voters also approved funding for public libraries in districts where such measures were put before district residents. ...
Initiative to restore vandalized park tables
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — An exciting collaboration to restore and rebuild vandalized park tables at Durand Eastman Park. Mayor Malik Evans and the Department of Environmental Services teamed up with Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES after the school requested to help revamp the vandalized tables. Organizers tell us the City Parks Bureau gave the materials to the […]
Veterans’ Voices United Expo shares resources
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Local organizations and elected officials joined forces Friday for the Veterans’ Voices United Expo and listening session. Organizers tell News 8 the event was designed to share information and resources with local veterans, ensuring they know what opportunities are available to them. In addition to the exhibition, veterans were encouraged to […]
RESULTS: Local school district budget votes for 2024-25
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Voters throughout our region headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for their school districts’ 2024-25 budgets. Voters weighed in on school budgets, propositions, board members, and more. The Rush-Henrietta Central School District failed to pass its budget, with the tally falling short by 15 votes. Churchville-Chili also saw […]
New York’s “Most Underrated” City Declared by Experts Makes No Sense
Move over Utica, New York has a city that's even more overlooked. Today's Homeowner, which is a website that specializes in home improvement tips, decided to explore the world of travel blogging with its new list, "Most Underrated Town in Every State." They could have enjoyed some credibility had they...
‘Right to Home Inspection’ Bill would mandate option prior to closing
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester’s housing market is continuing to see very low inventory with to date less than 400 homes listed across Monroe County. This, as a seller’s market holds strong, which is also driving a trend of would-be buyers into waiving a home inspection before closing. Legislation in Albany re-introduced this year is […]
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