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Girls volleyball state rankings includes 16 Section V teams. Who made the list?

Girls volleyball state rankings includes 16 Section V teams. Who made the list?

Sixteen high school girls' volleyball teams from Section V were included in the New York Volleyball Coaches Association's initial 2026 rankings.
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Popular Italian-American chain wants to open in Webster

Popular Italian-American chain wants to open in Webster

Olive Garden wants to open a new location at the former UNO Pizzeria site in Webster at 931 Holt Road.
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Rochester households spend $575 a month on car bills

Rochester households spend $575 a month on car bills

Rochester households spend a median $575 a month on car loans and insurance. AAA says total new-vehicle costs approach $13,000 a year.
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Starbucks to close about 250 stores. Some NY locations already announced

Starbucks to close about 250 stores. Some NY locations already announced

The coffee giant says about 250 underperforming locations will close this week. While the company has not released a full list, at least some New York stores have announced plans to shut down.
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Aldi cuts prices on hundreds of grocery items through Nov. 3. See what's cheaper

Aldi cuts prices on hundreds of grocery items through Nov. 3. See what's cheaper

Aldi is rolling out new fall price cuts on produce, chicken and other grocery staples that the company says will save shoppers an estimated $86 million.
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Watch for these Section V high school girls volleyball players in 2026

Watch for these Section V high school girls volleyball players in 2026

Coaches, returning stars and early results helped identify 174 Section V girls volleyball players to watch.
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How cold did it get this week in New York?

How cold did it get this week in New York?

Some parts of New York woke up to temperatures in the 20s Friday morning, while dozens of communities across western and central New York recorded readings below 40 degrees.
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Wegmans Invests $110 Million in Cold Chain Infrastructure, Grocers Expand Fresh Food Capacity

Wegmans Invests $110 Million in Cold Chain Infrastructure, Grocers Expand Fresh Food Capacity

Wegmans Invests $110 Million in Cold Chain Infrastructure, Grocers Expand Fresh Food Capacity
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'Saturday Night Live' returns this weekend: Jalen Brunson to host Season 52 premiere

'Saturday Night Live' returns this weekend: Jalen Brunson to host Season 52 premiere

NBC's iconic sketch comedy series returns Saturday night with Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosting the Season 52 premiere. Here's what to know about the new season, new cast members and upcoming hosts.
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New York lacks affordable homes for lowest-income renters

New York lacks affordable homes for lowest-income renters

New York has just 35 affordable and available rental homes for every 100 extremely low-income renter households, a new report found.
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Waterview Heights workers sue over nursing home layoffs

Waterview Heights workers sue over nursing home layoffs

Former Waterview Heights employees allege workers didn't receive required notice before layoffs during the Rochester nursing home's closure.
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When could nor'easter affect New York? Here's the latest timing forecast

When could nor'easter affect New York? Here's the latest timing forecast

Forecasters are monitoring a developing Atlantic storm that could become a nor'easter. Here's when rain, wind and coastal impacts could reach New York.