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Buffalo Bills fans will once again be able to cheer on their team from the heart of downtown Rochester when the Bills Block Party returns to East and Alexander streets. The event will be held Sunday, Sept. 13, as the Bills take on the Houston Texans in their first regular-season game. Like in recent years, two giant […]
As the United States marks 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Americans across the country are gathering to honor the nearly 3,000 people who perished and reflect on the day that forever changed the nation. Loved ones of those killed, survivors, first responders and politicians are scheduled to attend ceremonies in New York City, at the Pentagon in Virginia and outside Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A […]
The RCSD Department of Special Education and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) What:Special Education Resource Fair When:Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where:Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33500 Webster AvenueRochester, NY 14609
The Rochester Red Wings will welcome Rochester basketball star MELVIN COUNCIL JR. on Thursday, September 10, for an autograph signing from 5–5:45 p.m., followed by a ceremonial first pitch. Council, who played high school basketball at University Prep in Rochester, started all 35 games for the University of Kansas during the 2025–26 season. He averaged 12.7 points, […]
Stores in Monroe County will have to disclose if they use facial recognition technology, according to a new bill unanimously approved Tuesday by the county Legislature. The bill, introduced by County Legislators Rachel Barnhart and David Long, would require businesses that collect biometric data to post “conspicuous” signage notifying customers. The data collection includes facial […]
Classes begin on Tuesday for students in RCSD, Brighton, Churchville-Chili, East Irondequoit, Gates-Chili, Greece, Honeoye Falls-Lima, Pittsford, West Irondequoit, and more. Wednesday, Sept. 9: Monroe County: School begins for Spencerport and Hilton, Ontario County: Pre-K begins for Canandaigua, kindergarten and pre-K begin for Victor Thursday, Sept. 10, Ontario County: School begins for grades 1-12 for Canandaigua. Source: WHEC-TV
Tariq Spence From WDKX & Paul Gotham of Pickin Splinters Break Down The Start of The 2026 High School Football Season! State Champions Monroe High School are back For Another Run, And What Are The Teams To Watch In The New Season.
The states of Florida and Texas are moving to end their relationship with surveillance giant Flock, as the company faces increasing backlash over privacy concerns and misuse of its tracking technology. Florida’s Department of Transportation said in a memo on Monday that it will cease using license plate readers across the state’s highways, such as Flock’s cameras, […]
The Bills have added Rochester native Greg Dortch to their practice squad, a potential key piece for a team that has struggled with punt returns. “Feel wanted…showcase what I can do,” Dortch said. He averaged 11.6 yards on 16 punt returns for the Arizona Cardinals last season, putting him as a top-ranked returner in the […]
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