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2 women seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Penfield

2 women seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Penfield

Two women were crossing Bay Road near Terrel Drive when they were struck by a northbound vehicle Wednesday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. One woman is in critical condition and the other is stable.
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65 Section V boys volleyball players to watch in 2026

65 Section V boys volleyball players to watch in 2026

Watch for these returning All-Greater Rochester selections on Section V high school boys' volleyball courts this fall.
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Rochester man charged with murder in housemate's fatal stabbing

Rochester man charged with murder in housemate's fatal stabbing

Diego Pizarro, 46, is accused of stabbing his 28-year-old housemate, Dynell Babers-White, during an argument Monday night in northeast Rochester.
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Three big games, three bold predictions for Section V football Week 4 games

Three big games, three bold predictions for Section V football Week 4 games

It's Week 4 in Rochester area high school football. Here are our choices to win three of the top games this week.
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Section V has 18 teams in first NYS girls soccer rankings

Section V has 18 teams in first NYS girls soccer rankings

Local girls soccer talent is on display as 18 teams earn spots in the first state poll.
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Section V's Girls Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Section V's Girls Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Builders Girls Sports Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20.
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Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20 presented by Turf Masters: Vote now

Your vote will determine who will be the Turf Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week for Sept. 14-20.
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Where Rochester parents can get free car seat checks

Where Rochester parents can get free car seat checks

Child Passenger Safety Week runs Sept. 20-26. Here's where Rochester-area families can find car seat safety resources and free help.
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Rochester man shot, killed on Garson Avenue identified

Rochester man shot, killed on Garson Avenue identified

Police continue to investigate the shooting death. Anyone with information is asked to call 911.
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2 found dead in northern New York identified; deaths ruled homicide, suicide

2 found dead in northern New York identified; deaths ruled homicide, suicide

Two people found dead inside a home have been identified. New York State Police said one death was ruled a homicide and the other a suicide.
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Rochester man convicted in 2025 shooting death, officer shootout

Rochester man convicted in 2025 shooting death, officer shootout

Edison Estremera-Cohen was convicted of murder, robbery and weapons charges in the 2025 death of David Vazquez. He also exchanged gunfire with Rochester police after the shooting.
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Goodbye summer, it’s almost time to do something again

Goodbye summer, it’s almost time to do something again

For me and my friends, the fair was the beginning of the end of summer. But what an end.