Roberts Wesleyan University celebrated the grand opening of its brand new Golisano Community Engagement Center Monday.

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James is the first American-born black player in Amerks and NHL history

Irondequoit tops Eastridge in first matchup since 2020 sectional final

Rochester police are investigating a homicide on the corner of Culver Road at Merchants Road.

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A documentary film called “63 Hours” had its premiere at Ide Volkswagen Friday night. Monroe County Sheriff Todd Baxter is featured in the film, and it recounts him and a team of racers going down the Baja California strip in The Baja 1000.

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It’s not just the lack of snow that’s been having an effect on the community, but the lack of ice on Lake Ontario has been having an impact as well, and it goes beyond the winter activities that require snow.

Locally, some pet owners and animal shelters are finding it difficult to book appointments at veterinary hospitals. One no-kill cat shelter, Pet Pride, just completed their expansion which will help get cats primed for adoption.