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Rochester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Rochester News Today is your daily snapshot of everything happening in Rochester, New York—in just 2 minutes. From local government and economic development to education, public safety, community stories, healthcare, technology, and sports, we deliver the headlines that matter most to residents across the Greater Rochester region. Known for its rich history of innovation, world-class universities, thriving arts scene, and beautiful Finger Lakes surroundings, Rochester is a city constantly…
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Garlic Festival for Veterans | Rochester News
Garlic lovers, gather ‘round—Webster’s got a pungent weekend ahead with its annual Garlic Festival this Saturday and Sunday at the Rec Center, featuring 170…
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Allison Eberhardt Brings Adele's 21 to Life | Rochester News
A nineteen-year-old battling leukemia found solace in Adele’s “21” album—and now, fifteen years later, she’s bringing that raw, emotional energy to life on…
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Rabies Surge Sparks Urgent Alerts | Rochester News
Rabies cases are surging nationwide, with local health departments reporting more exposures and vaccinations than ever—bats and raccoons among the culprits…
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Remembering 911 Through Service and Resolve | Rochester News
A powerful tribute unfolded Friday as first responders and RIT students gathered to honor 9/11, featuring Lt. Col. Michael Sim — a Brooklyn native who was just…
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A 90-Year-Old’s Flag Tribute to 911 | Rochester News
A 90-year-old WWII veteran from Webster, New York, honors 9/11 by lining his driveways with American flags — a tribute he’s kept up for three years. He also…
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Rochester Unites to Pack Oatmeal for 911 Remembrance | Rochester News
Four hundred volunteers packed oatmeal for families in need at Wegmans’ conference center, turning a day of remembrance into a powerful act of community…
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Rochester Road Closures This Saturday | Rochester News
Downtown Rochester is getting a major traffic shuffle this Saturday, September 12th—be ready for roadwork that’ll impact your commute. South Avenue between…
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Josh Allen’s Brutal Golf Test | Rochester News
Josh Allen’s grit on the field meets a brutal test on the golf course—after a soul-crushing round at Oak Hill, where thick rough felt like snow and he nearly…
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Teen Arrested With Ghost Gun in Rochester | Rochester News
Rochester PD pulled over a 19-year-old driver, Ramel Johnson, who was found with a loaded ghost gun—untraceable and illegally possessed—during a routine…
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Car Break-Ins in Webster Alert | Rochester News
Car break-ins are surging in Webster, especially along Ridge Road between Bay and Holt Roads—police need your help to stop the trend. Lock your doors, don’t…
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Monroe County Honors 911 First Responders | Rochester News
Monroe County is honoring the first responders who answered the call on 9/11/2001 with a powerful new memorial set to be unveiled at Gary Beikirch Memorial…
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Teen Rescued from Genesee River Gorge | Rochester News
A teen tumbles down a steep embankment near Maplewood Park and ends up stranded in the Genesee River Gorge at night—dark, dangerous, and remote. Rochester Fire…
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Rochester Remembers 911 and Local Updates | Rochester News
Rochester Remembers 911 and Local Updates | Rochester News
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Remembering 9 11 Twenty Five Years Later | Rochester News
Twenty-five years after 9/11, the nation pauses to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost in attacks on New York, the Pentagon, and Shanksville. Families gather at…
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Weather Shifts This Weekend | Rochester News
Chill Friday turns humid and warm by Saturday, with a chance of afternoon showers. Sunday brings rain and thunderstorms as a cold front moves in, followed by…
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Get Your Flu Shot Before It’s Too Late | Rochester News
Flu season is here, and health officials are urging everyone to get vaccinated ASAP—before it’s too late. With pharmacies like Wegmans fully stocked and ready…
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Man Accused of Killing Young Musician | Rochester News
A chilling murder case in Rochester centers on Milton Simmons, 43, accused of fatally shooting 22-year-old Munga Elocho on August 16. Prosecutors say Simmons…
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Sutherland Girls Tennis Clutch Comeback | Rochester News
Pittsford Sutherland’s girls tennis team just delivered a jaw-dropping comeback win against Victor, rallying from behind to clinch a thrilling 3-3 tiebreaker…
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Spencerport’s Streak Ends in Shootout | Rochester News
After nine straight sectional titles and three state championships, Spencerport’s girls’ soccer team hit a snag last season—tied with Churchville-Chili in the…
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Fifty Years, One Powerful Story | Rochester News
JCC CenterStage Theatre celebrates its 50th season with a heart-stopping production of “Come From Away,” the moving true story of 7,000 stranded passengers in…
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Knighthawks Dance Team Returns | Rochester News
The Rochester Knighthawks are bringing back their dance team after an eight-year break, reigniting game-day energy and community spirit. New head coach Justina…
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First Buick GMC Dealership Unveiled | Rochester News
Buick GMC just dropped the first-ever dealership in the nation with its brand-new facility image program — and it’s located right here in Henrietta. This…
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Finger Lakes Sites Earn Historic Designation | Rochester News
New York’s Finger Lakes are set to shine as three historic gems—Bank of Geneva, Hammondsport’s Pulteney Street homes, and St. John’s Episcopal Church in…
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PFISTERER Doubles U.S. Production | Rochester News
PFISTERER is pouring $2.7 million into its Rochester, New York plant to massively scale up U.S. production—adding three CNC lathes and more equipment to boost…
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Meet Bob the Happy One-Year-Old Dog | Rochester News
Meet Bob, a one-year-old pup with an endless wag and a heart full of love—perfect for any family ready to welcome a joyful, trainable companion who’s already…
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Rochester Murder Case Unfolds | Rochester News
A chilling case from Rochester unfolds as 43-year-old Milton Simmons faces multiple felony charges—including second-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and…
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Monroe County Honors Fallen Officers' Families | Rochester News
Monroe County just made a powerful move to honor fallen officers by offering surviving spouses a 50% property tax break on their primary home — a bold step…
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Golisano Gifts $225M to 6 Children's Hospitals | Rochester News
Billionaire Tom Golisano just dropped a jaw-dropping $225 million to six top-tier children’s hospitals, expanding his newly formed Golisano Children’s Alliance…
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Remembering Parker Mitchell | Rochester News
A heartbreaking tragedy struck Greece, New York, when 11-year-old baseball star Parker Mitchell lost his life in a go-kart rollover crash. Known for his bright…
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Upstate Upheaval and Airport Changes | Rochester News
Upstate chaos unfolds as fires rage in Honeoye, forcing road closures, while a near-shooting rocks a Wendy’s on East Avenue. Infrastructure woes hit hard…
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Iversons Bring Family Flair to Historic Corner | Rochester News
Damon and Khalil Iverson are turning a historic Rochester corner into a food hotspot with their new spot, Iverson’s Pizza, Subs and Wings — and the…
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Goodwill Answers 988 Calls | Rochester News
Goodwill in Rochester, New York, is quietly revolutionizing how we see thrift stores—by answering 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline calls 24/7. What started as a…
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Rochester Revamps Riverfront Park | Rochester News
Rochester’s pouring eight million into a massive Genesee Crossroads Park overhaul—making it fully accessible and reconnecting the city to its riverfront. Over…
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Ground Zero Memories and Fading Bonds | Rochester News
A rookie cop fresh out of the academy raced to Ground Zero on 9/11, where he spent months amid hauntingly precise recovery work—mapping body parts to floors…
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Canada Slams Back with New Tariffs | Rochester News
Canada just retaliated with steep new tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, some hit with 50% hikes, sending shockwaves through markets and forcing…
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Corey Boor Assaults Elderly Man in Canandaigua | Rochester News
A 33-year-old man allegedly stormed into an elderly man’s apartment, assaulting him and causing serious injuries before being arrested. Refusing to cooperate…
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Adopt for Free This Fall | Rochester News
Adopt a furry friend for free this fall—Rochester Animal Services is waiving adoption fees on select dates in September and October. Catch them at Red Wings…
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Sheriff Hunts Burnout Vandalizers | Rochester News
Yates County deputies are on high alert after a string of reckless burnouts have turned parking lots and roads into dangerous, damaged messes — with some…
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Stabbing on Locust Street | Rochester News
A brutal stabbing erupted on Locust Street Tuesday morning, leaving a 40-year-old man with a midsection puncture wound—thankfully expected to survive. The…
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Car Crashes Into House on Sunset Ridge | Rochester News
Car Crashes Into House on Sunset Ridge | Rochester News
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Disney on Ice Returns to Rochester | Rochester News
Disney on Ice is bringing its biggest, most magical show yet to Rochester next year — “Find Your Hero” — featuring beloved tales from Encanto, Moana, and…
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Red Wings Kick Off Early in Historic 2027 | Rochester News
Rochester’s Red Wings are launching their 2027 season earlier than ever—on March 26th—with a historic 150th anniversary of pro baseball in the city and a…
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Rochester Schools, ICE Pushback, and New Hair Laws | Rochester News
Rochester schools reopen amid chaos as a car plows into a police cruiser—cops are hunting down the driver. In Batavia, residents are rallying against a…
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Heroes Ball Raises Hope for Cancer | Rochester News
Get ready to celebrate hope and support at Gilda’s Club Rochester’s Heroes Ball, where Buffalo Bills legend Thurman Thomas takes the stage as keynote speaker…
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Rochester Schools Soar to New Beginnings | Rochester News
School bells ring across Western New York as over 20,000 students kick off the 2026-2027 school year, with Rochester City School District leading the charge…
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Weather Shift: Warmth to Cool Down | Rochester News
Weather’s about to flip—enjoy the warm, sunny upper seventies while you can, because Wednesday brings rain and storms with heat and humidity pushing temps into…
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Rochester Man Fleeing Police With Gun | Rochester News
At 3 AM in Rochester, police responded to a report of a man with a gun on Webster Ave and Ellison St. When officers stopped a suspect vehicle, the driver…
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Schools Shake Up Policies This Fall | Rochester News
Schools across Rochester are rolling out bold new changes this year—from cashless lunch payments to e-bike bans and revamped bell schedules, all aimed at…
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Chef Detained But Community Rallies | Rochester News
Chef Keiber Alexander Esposito-Martinez, a beloved rising star in Buffalo’s culinary scene, was detained by ICE while driving a friend to work — sparking an…
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NY Beauty Schools Now Teach Natural Hair Care | Rochester News
New York just made waves in the beauty world with a groundbreaking law: starting September 1, all cosmetology schools must teach natural hair care—covering…
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Batavia Residents Resist Detention Expansion | Rochester News
In Batavia, New York, residents are rallying against a proposed expansion of the federal detention facility—adding 100 beds to an already overcrowded 650…
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Ogden Crash Leaves Elderly Woman Critically Injured | Rochester News
Ogden Crash Leaves Elderly Woman Critically Injured | Rochester News
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Teen Convicted in Family Fire Denied Parole | Rochester News
Fifteen-year-old Michael Pilato, convicted of setting his own home ablaze in 2011 that killed his father and two brothers, has been denied parole for the…
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Unity in Action: Rochester Labor Parade | Rochester News
Rochester’s Labor Day Parade wasn’t just a march—it was a powerful statement of unity, bringing workers and neighbors together to celebrate collective strength…
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Parents Charged After Kids’ Brawl | Rochester News
Four parents in Steuben County are now facing charges after their kids—boys involved in a Friday robbery and a later violent brawl—got out of control. Police…
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Bills Seek Revenge in Houston | Rochester News
The Bills face a brutal early-season test on the road against the Texans, seeking revenge after last year’s devastating 8-sack performance. With kickoff at 1…
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Tragedy and Hope in Upstate NY | Rochester News
Tragedy and Hope in Upstate NY | Rochester News
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Labor Day Weather Wrap-Up | Rochester News
Labor Day’s weather is turning sunny and warm, with temps climbing into the 70s and a moderate UV index—sunscreen recommended. Tuesday heats up further but…
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Hit-and-Run on Lyell Avenue | Rochester News
A woman was struck by a car late Sunday night on Lyell Avenue near Myrtle Street, sustaining injuries but expected to survive. The driver fled the scene in a…
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SUNNY Act Could Power Your Home | Rochester News
New York’s SUNNY Act could revolutionize home energy by letting everyday homeowners plug in small solar panels directly into wall outlets—cutting bills and…