Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of November.
Good morning, Rochester.
RocMaidan sent its 33rd shipment of humanitarian supplies from Rochester, including wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and tactical medical backpacks.
The load left for New Jersey as a first stop and will begin a roughly six-week journey to Ukraine’s front lines, with partner groups + volunteers distributing to hospitals and medics.
Hillside launched its Special Santa Program to collect holiday gifts for about 3,500 families, organizers announced at a press conference Friday, Oct.
31, and donation boxes will roll out at KeyBank locations across western and central New York.
The Sea Breeze Fire District will dissolve after 118 years and Point Pleasant Fire District will take over fire, rescue and medical responses beginning today in Sea Breeze, after the Sea Breeze board voted Oct.
29 unanimously amid a persistent volunteer shortage.
Rochester beat Lehigh Valley 6-3 on Oct.
31 at Blue Cross Arena as Jason Polin scored two power-play goals and Matthew Peca had a goal and two assists to lead five multi-point Americans; Matthew Villalta stopped 19 shots and Rochester improved to 5-4-0-1 (attendance 5,210).
Canandaigua's running backs powered a 34-0 playoff win (190 yards, 4 TDs) and spoke to reporters after the game.
Section V held its first full night of high school football playoffs Friday, Oct.
31, with McQuaid, Fairport, and Pittsford advancing after 19-13, 35-0, and 48-12 wins, and top performers included Monroe’s quarterback (five TDs) and Athena’s running back (four touchdowns).
The Bills return from their bye to host the Ravens at Highmark Stadium today at 1 p.m., with the local TV broadcast on CBS (WROC channel 8) and streaming available on Fubo and major live-TV services.
Pittsford Sutherland won its first girls soccer championship since 1994, and reporters Cate Brett and Adam Palumbo spoke with players and coaches after the match about the program's milestone.
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