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Rochester Pride Parade sees huge turnout on a perfect day: 'This is the best year yet'
Rochesterians came out in droves Saturday to show their support during the Rochester Pride Parade and Festival. The celebration of LGBTQ life saw its greatest turnout yet, with organizers saying there were more than 250 marching units and tens of thousands of people on the street. The parade itself lasted more than two hours. ...
Local company builds dream playset for Spencerport boy fighting cancer
SPENCERPORT, N.Y. — A local company, Wonder Windows, worked with volunteers to help build a dream playset for a Spencerport boy fighting cancer. It was young Kaylin’s birthday on Sunday, so he’s getting a playset with a swing, slide, and rock climbing wall. “This gives them an...
Spencerport Canal Days – July 27 & 28
Perusing the food truck offerings is a highlight at the Spencerport Canal Days and this year’s line up will not disappoint. There are favorites that will make a return appearance and new food trucks to try. Returning this year are:. •Wraps on Wheels. •House of Whacks (macaroni and cheese)
Seven Wonders and Zac Brown Tribute Band rock Party in the Park
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — It was a big night at Party in the Park at MLK Park. A double cover-band bill took the stage Thursday night, with the Seven Wonders and the Zac Brown Tribute Band. “We’ve lived in Rochester our whole lives and we’ve never been to one of...
Sunday marks second anniversary of the murder of Rochester Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was a beloved 29-year veteran of the Rochester Police Department, murdered in the line of duty on July 21, 2022. Officer Mazurkiewicz was gunned down in an ambush, once described by his partner on the force as a “barrage of bullets”, on Bauman Street while undercover.
A few more clouds move in Sunday
Sunday July 21, 2024 — A weak cold front will cross the region Sunday afternoon, bringing with it an very slight opportunity for an isolated shower. The north country is more likely to see a few showers, but with the lack of synoptic moisture available for this system, any showers will be very light in nature.
Gary O. Thater
LE ROY — Gary O. Thater passed away July 16, 2024 at age 77. He is predeceased by his parents, Clarence and Leah Thater. He survived by his sisters, Audrey Easton and Barbara Acomb, both of Batavia; his brother, Clarence Thater II of Le Roy; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; special cousin, Norman (Barb) Thater.
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My View: A surprise encounter leads to memories of an historic event
A few days ago my wife and I drove to Rochester to hear New York Times columnist Bret Stephens speak. We were so impressed with his delivery and content. It was well worth the drive. I ran into my former high school physics teacher there. We had a chance to...
Community theater readies for showtime in Clifton Springs. What's behind the curtain?
CLIFTON SPRINGS, NY — The Phelps-Clifton Springs Community Theatre is at it again this summer. Now celebrating its 47th year, the community theater group is staging "Bright Star." Performances are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. July 25 through July 27 and 2 p.m. July 28 in the air-conditioned Midlakes High School auditorium, 1554 Route 488, Clifton Springs.
Driven high school student awarded Carey Gabay scholarship
SODUS — Kathya Aguilera Murillo’s hard work has earned her a full ride to the State University of New York’s School of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse. She is the recipient of a scholarship from the Carey Gabay Foundation, which was announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul earlier this spring.
‘She is proven, prepared and ready’: Rep. Morelle backs Vice President Harris as Democratic delegates shift support
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – At the International Hall at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport, Congressman Joe Morelle officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the Democratic presidential nomination. “She is proven, prepared, and ready to move America forward,” Rep. Morelle said. It’s been widely reported that Morelle...
Innovation, enhancement drive increased college enrollment according to local universities
St. John Fisher University is readying to welcome its largest first-year class to-date, bucking the recent trend in the decline in college enrollments across the country. Fisher has more than 700 first-year registrations for fall, said Jose Perales, the university’s vice president for enrollment management, adding that the group is not only the largest, but also the most academically qualified and most diverse pool of applicants in its history.
Monroe Co. GOP chair speaks out on Biden campaign suspension
Monroe County Republican chairman Patrick Reilly joins Good Day Rochester to discuss the 2024 presidential campaign, Kamala Harris' ascension to the Democratic nomination, and Reilly's own visit to the Republican National Convention. "We've seen the decline of Joe Biden on television for quite some time," Reilly says. "We are slightly...
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MMB+CO welcomes Shawn Magishie as an Assurance Associate I. He is a graduate of Alfred University. Announce your new employees, promotions, board positions, community notes and leaders in your organization to the Rochester Business Journal’s influential audience. The information in the Movers & Shakers section is provided by the submitter.
Nazareth U political analyst weighs in on Biden dropping out
President Joe Biden's suspension of his campaign for president is a historic event — the first time a sitting President has suspended his reelection campaign since 1968. Could Vice President and presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris be the first woman to assume the American Presidency? Or could former President Donald Trump return to office?
ROC the Future Alliance receives StriveTogether Accelerate Impact Grant
StriveTogether recently announced ROC the Future Alliance as one of the Accelerate Impact Grant awardees to accelerate progress toward better, more equitable outcomes. ROC the Future Alliance will use the award to impact systems affecting early childhood outcomes and data driven strategies to positively impact attendance, the 9th grade experience and high school graduation.
Spartans hold off Ithaca to keep playoff hopes alive, host Rochester on Aug. 3
PEMBROKE — In a game that came down to the final play, the Genesee County Spartans defeated the Ithaca Warriors, 12-6, on Saturday night in Northeastern Football Alliance semipro action at Pembroke Town Park. Linebacker Marley English and defensive backs Jzon Henderson and Max Rapone stopped Ithaca quarterback Joshua...
Town of Phelps gets $1M grant
PHELPS — The town has been awarded a $1 million grant to replace a culvert on Melvin Hill Road that carries water from a tributary to the Canandaigua Lake Outlet. Town Supervisor Bill Wellman announced the grant in a press release. The grant, through the state’s BRIDGE NY initiative, was announced earlier this month by the office of Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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