— A local nonprofit is bringing back its annual fundraiser to support breast cancer survivors The 'Pinkleball' event featured something for everyone The proceeds will go towards the nonprofit’s goal of helping survivors rebuild self-esteem and embrace body confidence “We founded this organization to show other women who are faced with those decisions what these outcomes can look like that you can feel confident in and everything that you thought you’d lose to breast cancer is not taken away from you,” said Michaela Raes and co-founder of the Breast Cancer Confidence Project Rochester Regional Health’s mammogram unit was there to give free on-site mammograms To donate to the Breast Cancer Confidence Project, click here Dear Answer Man: Construction is taking place at U.S Highway 14 East at Bear Creek Park where they are preparing to tunnel under Highway 14 from the south to north It looks like they will be installing steel tubing (4-5 ft in diameter) but you probably shouldn't attempt to stroll from Bear Creek Park to Slatterly Park which runs under Highway 14/12th Street East the construction you're seeing is part of the Marion Road Duct Bank project that is designed to serve the growing need for reliable power in southeast Rochester Most of the work on the project in Bear Creek Park was completed in 2024 there is some digging and work being done until Highway 14 from south to north at this moment communications coordinator with Rochester Public Utilities "Contractors are installing steel casings under Highway 14 as part of the final phase of a new underground electric duct bank system that stretches from RPU’s Marion Road Substation into east-central and downtown Rochester." She added that the work being done is part of that broader effort to bring reliable service to a part of town with a growing electric demand "The current phase began in late 2023 and is expected to continue through the end of summer 2025 The casing installation under Highway 14 should be completed in the next four to six weeks," Hellman said The Soldiers Field bridge should be open in mid-summer 2025 The work near Bear Creek Park and in Slatterly Park should be done later in the summer Hellman noted that since the work is technically being done under the highway One lane was briefly closed earlier for dewatering setup and another short closure will be needed to remove that equipment "These steps are being taken to meet MnDOT requirements and avoid long-term traffic disruptions," she said Hellman noted that the state agency has a separate project in the area that may cause additional temporary lane closures along Highway 14 East That work is not related to RPU's project and is being performed by another contractor Once all this RPU work is done this summer it's back to biking or walking from one park to another creeks and rivers (the Zumbro near Soldiers Field) no longer impeding your progress – The second annual Dinking for Wilmot Dollars fundraiser took place at the Dinker’s Pickleball Campus in East Rochester on Saturday The event aimed to raise money for the Wilmot Cancer Center Players of all skill levels were invited to participate Sixty-nine local businesses participated in the fundraising event AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public file should contact Richard Reingold at rreingold@whec.com or 585-546-1701 Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services (REVS) will open the doors of its new state-of-the-art facility at 445 W all emergency services will be provided at that location and emergency services at the current location Animal Hospital of Rochester is the main tenant at 1150 University Ave. and it will continue to provide general care to clients after REVS moves out REVS operating hours will be the same: 7 p.m As construction at the 10,000-square-foot East Rochester facility progresses and new areas become operational (The University Avenue space is about 3,000 square feet.) “We are incredibly proud of this next chapter our new facility represents a major step forward in fulfilling our mission to deliver accessible high-quality emergency care to pets across the region,” the practice said in a statement REVS was established in February 2024 to fill the void left by the shutdown of Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Service in November 2023 REVS received two large charitable donations: one for $500,000 from the Paul Klingenstein Family Foundation and one for $1.5 million from Tom Golisano But it will continue to need public support as it develops Reporter Marcia Greenwood covers general assignments and has an interest in retail news. Send story tips to mgreenwo@rocheste.gannett.com. Follow her on X @MarciaGreenwood dispensaries across New York are stepping up with their biggest celebrations of the year—and Sessco Cannabis in East Rochester is going all in Sessco is throwing a multi-day cannabis celebration stacked with events and interactive experiences designed to bring the Rochester community together while showcasing some of the best weed in the state Sessco Cannabis may be a new face in the scene—it just opened its doors two months ago—but this dispensary isn’t easing into the spotlight and ready to make 4/20 unforgettable for Upstate New Yorkers This year’s lineup of events at Sessco features something for everyone or just want a reason to explore the area while discovering new cannabis products 4/19 – The Scavenger Hunt BeginsGet ready to explore East Rochester with a cannabis-themed scavenger hunt complete with one of the largest local 4/20 prizes we’ve seen—a $750 Roor glassware and accessory set for the winner Participants can download the Sessco app and start unlocking clues and completing challenges around town It’s more than just fun—it’s a full-on adventure with serious rewards 4/18 – Video Game Tournament (Smash Bros Ultimate)Gaming meets ganja with Sessco’s Smash Bros Tournament where the competition is fierce and the vibes are high The top player will walk away with a $150 cash prize and a little something extra from Sessco’s exclusive stash Whether you’re a casual button-masher or a seasoned fighter it’s a chance to win—and a reason to visit 4/20 – Holistic Fair + Live VendorsThe main event brings a holistic vibe to East Rochester with local vendors and activations that connect cannabis with community wellness it’s the perfect day to engage with cannabis culture beyond just the flower With a name that’s quickly making its way around Rochester’s cannabis scene Their staff don’t just sell weed—they guide and help consumers find the best products for their lifestyle “4/20 falls on our second month of being open We’re excited to be here in East Rochester and ready to show all of the Greater Rochester Area what we’re made of!” That’s the vibe from the Sessco team—and it shows and stocked only with products that meet their internal quality standards It’s all happening through their official app and website Download the Sessco app or visit sesscocannabis.com to unlock exclusive 4/20 week promotions To accommodate the celebration and give everyone a chance to drop by With the rapid growth of legal weed in New York dispensaries have a real opportunity to shape the culture Sessco isn’t just selling product—they’re building experiences and showing what the new generation of dispensaries can look like Whether you’re showing up for the scavenger hunt or just looking to meet a team that actually cares about cannabis and community Website: sesscocannabis.com App: Available now – download for exclusive offers Prize Alert: $750 Roor glassware + $150 Smash Bros cash prize Because Sessco Cannabis just made East Rochester the spot to be And don’t forget—always tip your budtender Input your search keywords and press Enter April 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment GANANDA (4-2) 0EAST ROCHESTER (4-4) 6Junior Alex LaBounty scored the game’s lone touchdown in the first half and East Rochester won its fourth straight game Payton Kinney led the Bombers’ defense with 11 flag pulls Lily Chambers-Silva intercepted a pass late in the game Gananda’s Ella Lathrop completed 10-of-15 passes for 115 yards Teammate Sam Dohse was 8-of-11 through the air Avery Hoffman finished with 73 receiving yards and Maggie McGarvey had 39 yards for the Blue Panthers Alycia Rickman and Jordyn Brice had six flag pulls apiece for Gananda WILSON/EARLY COLLEGE (2-3) 20PADILLA (2-5) 26 ROCHESTER PREP (1-4) 6BISHOP KEARNEY (2-0) 7 NEWARK (0-4) 19 WILLIAMSON/SODUS/MARION (1-5) 39 COACHES: To report scores and game details Filed Under: Pine Pieces Copyright © 2025 · Magazine Pro on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in March 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment — Eli Tanner wondered if he left behind his opportunity for a sectional championship on hardwood when he transferred in middle school Jordan Koch was looking for redemption from his playing days The star player and head coach had their wishes fulfilled Saturday morning on Les Harrison Court at Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial 2 East Rochester rallied to claim the 2025 Section V Class B title with a 57-56 victory over reigning champion and top seed Tanner shrugged off early foul trouble and scored 13 of his game-high 19 points in the third quarter when the Bombers erased a halftime deficit I knew I under-performed; I knew I didn’t play to my standard,” he said Tanner scored the next nine ER points to make it a one-possession game but I needed to do enough to get my team over the finish line.” It wasn’t so much what Tanner as it was how he did it The senior guard did his work off the dribble He converted pairs of free throws on back-to-back possessions and then followed that with an and-one to make it a 37-35 game with Avon in the lead “In the first half when he was in foul trouble he stayed in the game mentally,” Koch said “He was like I need to get to the rim and impose my will and make their guards defend me.” “We’re a physical team,” Koch said we know when we’re getting to the rim and rebounding we’ll put pressure on opposing teams Jordan Nunn hit a 3-pointer to give ER a 44-42 lead Tanner followed with a layup in transition to close the third-quarter scoring and opened the fourth with a spin move along the right side of the lane and a finish at the rim for a 48-41 ER advantage most physical guards in Section V,” Koch said of Tanner so I hope everybody was watching today.” Avon (18-5) entered play averaging 67 points per game and had wins over a pair of Class AAA teams in Aquinas and UPrep on its résumé ER (20-3) held the Riverhawks to one field goal and forced four turnovers over the final four minutes of the third “I think we play defense unlike any team in Section V,” Tanner said “Lots of teams in Section V have a good defense It’s just dawgs hustling all around the court Every where we’re flying around.” Tanner transferred from Wellsville Central for his seventh grade year and left behind a program that went on to win a title “It’s unreal to do it with all my brothers To bring it home to ER is something special.” Koch played at East Rochester when the Bombers lost in back-to-back sectional championship games in 2005 and 2006 but being from ER and knowing how much basketball means to that community it’s more than anything I could ask for to bring it back and lead a great group of kids like this to the block Avon was making its sixth straight appearance in the finals and looking for back-to-back championships Trevor Stroud hit a 3-pointer with 36.3 seconds remaining to give the Riverhawks a 56-55 lead “Across the board they have all five guys,” Avon head coach Rob Fries said of ER “I thought we had a few chances early on to put some distance between us and them They had foul trouble early and got into the locker room It felt like we should have been up by at least 10.” Tanner converted two free throws with 13.4 seconds remaining to win the game Avon’s Josh Harter and Brody McDowell both fouled out in the final minute of play Avon had a chance for a game-winning shot but missed on the opportunity East Rochester will play either World of Inquiry or Waterloo in the Class B regional qualifier Tanner was part the ER boys’ soccer team that won sectionals last fall Filed Under: High School, Pine Pieces Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services (REVS) began operating 24/7 at its 12,000-square-foot facility at 445 W two surgical suites and the ability to house 50 overnight patients It also has state-of-the-art ultrasound and digital x-ray capabilities a dedicated ward for cats and a dedicated isolation ward See inside the practice in the photos above – A new emergency veterinary clinic has opened in East Rochester providing much-needed services after the previous facility closed 18 months ago The 12,000-square-foot clinic can accommodate about 50 cats and dogs offering twice as many exam rooms and surgery bays The facility also features a dedicated area for X-Rays The clinic was busy before it even opened it’s doors we were actually we had our first patient before we were open,” said Bruce Ingersoll medical director of Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services “They just kind of came banging at our doors at five and 5:00 when we weren’t even open yet.” The building and equipment cost $1.5 million Ingersoll is most excited about new state-of-the-art equipment So this is able to house four patients in respiratory distress This has been a game changer for us to provide emergency help to those respiratory cases.” The clinic says overnight hours are the most active The center currently sees about 20 patients each night Monday through Friday and 24 hours on weekends Emergency services at the old location on University Avenue have ceased but the Animal Hospital of Rochester will continue general practice To learn more about the clinic, click here. AI assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses AI East Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A Roald Dahl classic will be coming to life this weekend, and students at East Rochester Middle Level Academy spent Thursday perfecting their performance the Musical" is the story of a wise girl with special powers who may be her classmates hero against the terrifying Miss Trunchbull Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m Tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 To learn more about the show, click here East Rochester, N.Y. — Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services is set to open its new facility this week all overnight and weekend emergency services will be provided exclusively from a new location on West Commercial Street in East Rochester The new space will double its exam rooms and pet capacity aiding the clinic in its goal of providing around-the-clock care MORE: Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services to move into new state-of-the-art facility REVS previously operated out of the Animal Hospital of Rochester on University Avenue The organization will hold a ribbon-cutting at its new space Friday afternoon There's a memorable scene in the movie "La La Land" in which Mia (Emma Stone) is walking down a street at night and hears strains of piano music She follows the sound into a swanky club with moody lighting where Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) plays a piano in the middle of the room a cocktail bar with a main seating area that resembles the club in the movie A baby grand piano is set in the middle of the space covered with a wooden top that allows it to be used as a serving surface during parties Intimate standard-height tables around the piano are covered with white tablecloths; the high-tops that ring the room are unadorned Moody lighting is accented by strands of warm white Christmas lights; mirrors echo the glimmering effect The brothers plan to host piano players and duos there Wednesday through Saturday nights It seemed to be a natural fit for the area "There are so many musicians in Rochester." The brothers have owned a series of restaurants named for alcoholic beverages. Since 2010, they have owned the popular Lemoncello (an Americanized spelling of Italy's limoncello liqueur) across West Commercial Street from Spritz 146 It has expanded several times over the years The front of Spritz 146 has a large bar that focuses on specialty cocktails including 13 variations on the Aperol spritz which are Italian herbal liqueurs; Aperol is a brand of amaro The menu at Spritz 146 offers appetizers and desserts homemade focaccia and calamari for nibbles who was chef at Lemoncello for several years Spritz 146 at 146 West Commercial Street in East Rochester The space is wheelchair accessible; the seating is a mixture of conventional height and high tops Tracy Schuhmacher covers Rochester's food and drink scene. Notice something open or close in your neck of the woods? Send tips to tracys@gannett.com. Flash flood warning until 12:45 Tuesday morning for portions of Genesee, Livingston and Wyoming counties RadarPinball enthusiasts gather in East Rochester for national championshipby WHAM The pre-nationals warm-up tournament for the North American Pinball Championship took place on Wednesday — Fifty-eight pinball players from 49 states have converged on East Rochester for the North American Pinball Championship The pre-nationals warm-up tournament took place Wednesday night and district have been invited to compete for nearly $55,000 in cash and prizes Bruce Nightingale, co-owner of the Rochester Pinball Collective expressed his excitement about hosting the event "It's really exciting because it's the first time in upstate New York "Very proud of what our team has done Me and four other owners have tried to make it the best place They chose us out of anyone in the country (WHAM) — A man convicted of shooting an East Rochester police officer received his sentence Wednesday BACKGROUND: Man indicted following exchange of gunfire with East Rochester police officer the East Rochester Police Department released body-worn camera video of the incident Officers Brad Steve and Kyle Walsh responded to a 911 call of "cause unknown" just before 3:40 p.m Video appeared to show Steve encountering Noel in a driveway with Noel walking away and refusing commands to remove his hands from his pockets as he entered a home and attempted to close the door Steve then appeared to open the door quickly and order Noel back out yelling "Don't reach for that!" followed by gunshots as Steve retreated with Noel firing multiple shots in return and hitting Steve in his bulletproof vest Both Steve and Noel had non-life-threatening injuries "I commend Officers Brad Steve and Kyle Walsh for their courage and professionalism under extraordinarily dangerous circumstances," East Rochester Police Chief Michael Brandenburg said in a statement "This outcome is a testament to their dedication to public safety." Steve was present in court as Noel received his sentence "It's not anything that anybody ever wants to deal with," said Steve something we go out on a shift and we want to be involved in and it's not anything I wish on my worst enemy." A jury convicted Noel of attempted aggravated murder attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon Nov both families have to pick up the pieces of the actions that took place that day," Steve said I'm going to be processing trauma the rest of my life He's going to be processing trauma the rest of his life there's really no good outcome in this Prosecutors said they believe justice has been served "Knowing who he is as a police officer and knowing his training and knowing what he does for other officers and giving them training I wouldn't want anybody other than himself in that position," said Assistant District Attorney Michael Harrigan but he was fully ready for that time." The Monroe County Public Defender's Office shared a statement critical of the trial and the officer's actions An East Rochester woman is asking for help finding her teenage daughter Her mother told 13WHAM Benjamin was sleeping over at a friend's house Police said Benjamin left the friend's house when they got into an argument and her phone was last seen in the area of Saxton and Brown streets in Rochester Benajmin is described as 5-foot-4 and about 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes Anyone with information can call 911 or the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse at (1-800) 346-3543 RochesterFirst A large firefighter presence was underway at Hoselton Toyota in East Rochester Thursday night One Rochester man is seeking answers from the city after discovering all of the sentimental items at his grandmother's gravesite were cleaned up without notice Monroe County leaders announced an investment worth more than $700,000 Monday is aimed to boost access to home health care for African American families while striving to promote equity and address long-standing disparities for many who call Rochester home Many homeowners across the Greater Rochester region have seen increases in the cost of their home insurance We are now just five days out from the start of Rochester’s Lilac Festival and the lilacs are already showing signs of a spectacular season News 8’s Leanne Byer shows us what to expect both now and in the days ahead in the former Rachel’s Mediterranean by Moe’s and Jersey Mike’s Two women were arrested following a road rage incident involving a firearm on Dewey Avenue in Greece there was a constant overflow and discharge of wastewater at Walter W Bradley Wastewater Treatment Plant on Phillips Road in Webster because of a power outage that shut down equipment and disabled the internet-based alarm system that would have alerted someone to the problem according to New York State and Town of Webster officials SWAT teams are aiding in an investigation in Brockport which RPD says may be connected to a shooting on Alphonse Street A Monroe County Sheriff’s deputy was injured after deputies seized several balloons filled with contraband from an incarcerated individual Over $190,000 in counterfeit products were seized at the Rochester Port of Entry according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Hear from a local birthing doula who is now navigating her own emotional journey as she fights for her daughter to have a chance to get a critical surgery to survive All while raising awareness about the rare condition of heterotaxy HCR Health Care will lead efforts to educate older adults and families about at-home healthcare services Steve was shot in the upper abdomen area of his bullet-resistant vest a state Supreme Court jury convicted Noel of attempted aggravated murder attempted aggravated assault upon a police officer or peace officer and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office The East Rochester Police Department this week released a 4-minute 47-second clip of Officer Steve’s body-worn camera footage from the Jan The footage begins with Steve approaching Noel and explaining why he was called to the residence and repeatedly ignores commands to remove his hands from his pockets Despite being instructed to stop and remove his hands from his pockets Noel pulled out a handgun and pointed it at Steve According to the District Attorney’s Office Noel fired at least six rounds in response The bullets struck Steve’s police-issued vest The video captures a rapid exchange of gunfire as well as Steve calling for assistance over the radio dude." He then added that he wasn’t sure if a bullet had struck his vest The footage shows Noel exiting the residence and complying with officers’ commands to lay on the snowy ground until additional officers arrived It also captures Steve’s colleagues checking him for injuries as the scene was secured Officer Steve arrived to an unknown call for assistance Instead of a calm conversation with Raymond Noel he was shot by the defendant,” Assistant District Attorney Michael Harrigan “This incident could have ended peacefully but instead the defendant chose to point his illegally possessed firearm at an experienced police officer whose life was in imminent danger." Warning: Video footage may be disturbing to some viewersVideo Footage: See body-worn camera released by the East Rochester police Department (WHAM) — A man is awaiting sentencing after being convicted of shooting at an East Rochester police officer earlier this year Officers Brad Steve and Kyle Walsh responded Jan 14 to a 911 call of "cause unknown" just before 3:40 p.m at an apartment on Garfield Street in East Rochester Steve encountered Raymond Noel in a driveway outside the apartment Police said Steve noticed that Noel had a gun and ordered him to remove his hands from his pockets Noel ignored the repeated commands and continued to walk toward the home eventually pulling a handgun from his pants and pointing it at Steve "I think a lot of people don't understand when police officers are involved in things like this how that affects them," Assistant District Attorney Michael Harrigan said "A lot of mental health issues as a result of this and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon East Rochester Police Chief Michael Brandenburg released a statement after the verdict Harrigan commended the officers for their work proud of what they did and how they responded," Harrigan said Noel faces a minimum of 20 years to life in prison on the aggravated murder charge March 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment One team is looking for a second-straight Section V title and fourth in the last five years The other aims for its 11th title in program history and first since 2012 Avon and East Rochester will face-off in the Section V Class B2 Championship How they arrived here: Top-seeded Avon defeated Williamson (95-31) and Lyons (64-60) to reach the Section V title game East Rochester took down Bishop Kearney (56-52) and Canisteo-Greenwood (46-44) Trends: Avon is riding a three-game win streak while East Rochester has won nine in a row Players to watch for Avon: Trevor Stroud Sr History 101: Avon has won 10 sectional titles in program history The Riverhawks have appeared in the finals in each of the last six seasons including three-straight titles from 2020-2022 and another in 2024 East Rochester last captured a Section V title in 2012 and is looking for its 11th in program history the Bombers fell in the Class C Far West Regional to OTC Middle College (VI) What’s at stake: A spot in the Class B Far West Regional Qualifier against either World of Inquiry or Waterloo ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Raymond Noel, the man who shot an East Rochester police officer a year ago has been sentenced to 35 years to life in prison 2024 when Officer Brad Steve and another officer responded to a noise complaint on Garfield Street in East Rochester As the officers made their way around the apartment officials say they found Noel standing in the driveway with a gun The East Rochester released bodycam footage of the shooting at the sentencing Wednesday: Despite officers telling him to put his hands up and stay where he was officials say Noel drew his weapon and started making his way to the front of the apartment — that’s when Officer Steve shot Noel and Noel fired back Officer Steve’s bulletproof vest prevented serious injury Noel was found guilty of attempted aggravated murder in November A.I. assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses A.I Women of Excellence A GreenDoor-built house at 206 Garfield Ave. Drive through East Rochester on any given day and you’re not going to find construction underway on many big “We’re fairly built out,” said John Alfieri the choices are limited when it comes to expanding housing options Rather than large plots of land that a developer can transform into a housing community there are odd-sized empty parcels sprinkled about the village “Forty-by-120 is the lot size in East Rochester,” Alfieri said The answer was pretty much always the same: not much But when Anthony Ottaviani looked at a 40-foot-x-90-foot lot in the middle of Garfield Avenue abutted by homes directly to the east and west While traditional homebuilders would find construction of a new house on the lot cost prohibitive Ottaviani set out to prove the property could be quite useful Ottaviani is the founder of GreenDoor Builders Inc The company markets carbon-friendly modular homes that provide an affordable option to homebuyers GreenDoor’s first foray into the housing market sits at 206 Garfield Ave. there now is a 1,400-square-foot ranch home with three bedrooms The price tag is around $295,000 (excluding the lot) A traditional new build of the same size would be around $375,000 “It shows we can put a great house in a small area and still have a spacious living environment,” Ottaviani said “No traditional builder would have touched it There would have been no way to make money.” “It looks like it’s been here forever,” Alfieri said Ottaviani believes GreenDoor offers solutions to housing affordability and availability Few first-time homebuyers can afford new builds the price of existing stock has soared and contractors aren’t looking to build on cramped “Our mission is to democratize sustainable living particularly in urban areas where space is at a premium and environmental impact tends to be more pronounced,” Ottaviani said “These homes demonstrate that regardless of location you can substantially reduce your carbon footprint while enjoying all the comfort and style of a traditionally built home.” East Rochester declared itself a pro housing community earlier this year It’s a New York State initiative meant to encourage municipalities to create more affordable housing options especially to the first-time homebuyer,” he said “A lot of villages would maybe not be in favor but we’re being open-minded to modular builds “That home is beautiful; it’s more modern than a lot of homes built in the village and has a lot of amenities the older homes in East Rochester don’t have.” Some of those amenities involve the green element GreenDoor’s homes are all-electric; there is no natural gas connection A cold-climate heat pump is used for heating and cooling R-value triple-pane windows and R-49 ceiling insulation They are assembled at a factory in Pennsylvania then moved into place by crane and installed on the foundation you went to work and there was a basement and you came home from work and there was a house,” Ottaviani said “We can potentially have a house in approximately three weeks.” The permitting and approval process also can be condensed especially in communities accepting of modular homes Proof of the village’s willingness to create new housing: GreenDoor went before the East Rochester Zoning Board in April “We’re able to turn plans over to the town and can build in five to 10 months,” Ottaviani said Said Alfieri: “I applaud our zoning board for their open-mindedness.” homebuyers choose their fixtures and finishes Ottaviani said the company will incorporate augmented reality into the buying process “The homeowner will open the front door and through AR be able to pick and choose the finishes,” Ottaviani said He said you’re not going to know the finished product was built through modular construction “The stigma of manufactured modular has been around but I’m telling you these houses are built better than a stick 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visited the Bombers on Wednesday morning to learn more — Officer Brad Steve of the East Rochester Police Department spoke about a harrowing call in which he was shot on duty was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison Steve was called to a domestic situation on Garfield Street in January 2024 when he was shot “The thing I kept telling myself not knowing if it went through my vest – if I was hit somewhere else With adrenaline I just kept on telling myself I gotta stay in the fight,” Steve said with one bullet hitting his bullet-proof vest “The best way I can describe it is like being hit in the chest with a sledgehammer,” he recalled “Probably the scariest moment of my life,” he admitted Steve was confident that Noel had a gun when he responded to the call As he walked by me I could see a bud of a handgun in the pocket of his pants,” he explained Steve acknowledged the importance of his vest He also noted that a bullet narrowly missed his head Steve is now dealing with the psychological aftermath including post-traumatic stress and anxiety You know sleeplessness – night terrors,” he shared Steve came out of retirement to work part-time with the East Rochester Police Department He questioned his continued service after the shooting I’ve done my time– why am I still doing this I was there because who knows what would have happened if I wasn’t.” District Attorney Sandra Doorley remarked that Noel has the rest of his life to contemplate his actions A.I. assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses A.I Anyone able to listen in on the East Rochester boys basketball team's dressing room could tell the Bombers and their coaches were a proud bunch after the Section V Class B2 championship game "That's how you do it," a voice said after East Rochester defeated Avon 57-56 in Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester Community War Memorial The Bombers became Section V champions in boys basketball for the first time since 2012 we've done it in three sports," East Rochester junior forward Tyler Leisten said in a shout out to the school's boys soccer and football teams Avon was in its sixth sectional tournament final in six years East Rochester senior guard Elijah Tanner was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament after he scored a game-high 19 points including a pair of free throws with 13.4 seconds remaining The free throws were the last points East Rochester scored By the numbers6 - Points scored in the second quarter by East Rochester's Tyler Leisten Tanner was on the bench with three fouls during the period 8 - Point total for East Rochester senior Jordan Nunn 15 - Point total for Avon junior Kalman Dolgos a guard who has played in four sectional finals and was with the team for another They said it"Give credit to East Rochester's defensive gameplan it was tough to get into our offensive sets They killed us on the offensive glass." Avon coach Rob Fries It looked for awhile we were really struggling When Trevor (Stroud) made that big shot (a 3-pointer that put Avon ahead 57-56) you were thinking 'we're going to find a way to get this done." Avon coach Rob Fries I've been working my whole career for this I finally got it done," East Rochester guard Elijah Tanner I didn't play the entire second quarter and the team kept it close it was going to be a little different." Elijah Tanner Tournament all-stars: Justice Allen (East Rochester) A three-point shot attempt after an East Rochester time-out and Avon inbounds the ball Fourth quarter - 13.4 seconds remainingEast Rochester 57, Avon 56Elijah Tanner draws a foul and makes two free-throws to give the Bombers the lead again Avon trailed 52-45 when it made what turned out to be its last push Two free throws by Ryan Hilman began an 11-3 spurt Josh Harter scored six of Avon's points in a row and then a 3-pointer by Trevor Stroud put the River Hawks back ahead End of third quarterEast Rochester 46, Avon 41The Bombers from East Rochester trailed 39-38 after a 3-pointer by Justice Allen That was the start of an 11-2 spurt by East Rochester Tanner drove along the baselined and scored A free throw by Tyler Leisten evened the score Jordan Nunn gave the Bombers the lead with a 3-pointer Avon came up empty on its following possession then Tanner scored again to finish a fastbreak Third quarterAvon 37, East Rochester 35East Rochester trailed by nine when it made a serious move An 11-4 spurt included nine points scored by senior guard Elijah Tanner Avon came out and stretched its lead to nine points with a 3-pointer by Trevor Stroud and a basket by Brody McDowell East Rochester's comeback began with about 3:15 remaining in the first half Tyler Leisten followed with the next five points for the Bombers That was fuel for an 8-3 spurt by East Rochester Avon pushed its lead to nine points twice in the second quarter Dolgos made a pair of free-throws to make the score 25-16 End of First quarterAvon 17, East Rochester 9Kalman Dolgos made a putback basket as he was fouled and made the awarded free-throw to help Avon start to stretch a 4-3 lead A jumper near the baseline by Brody McDowell gave Avon a 12-point lead East Rochester, N.Y. — A new chapter began Friday for Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services with the grand opening of its new facility The nonprofit organization cut the ribbon at its new clinic on West Commercial Street in East Rochester where it will continue to offer critical services for pets in need The new space boasts kennel space for more than 50 animals expanding the pet capacity and number of exam rooms of its previous facility on University Avenue "The new hospital more than triples the amount of workspace that we are currently utilizing for the pets of Rochester," said Dr "This additional space allows us to have more cage space and more room for all of the specialized equipment we're getting." The hospital operates on weeknights from 7 p.m and remains open 24 hours a day on weekends ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s been about five months since the area’s only overnight emergency veterinary clinic announced it is moving from University Avenue in the city to East Rochester Carol asks: “What is the latest status on the new offices for Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services in East Rochester The building in ER looks empty with no construction going on.” The building Carol is referring to is located at 445 West Commercial Street in East Rochester News10NBC spotted a building permit out front According to Rochester Emergency Veterinary Service’s website more than $46,000 has been raised for the project so far The move-in date says “2025.” News10NBC confirmed with the hospital director that it is still on and asked for more details about the timeline He said they anticipate moving into the building by the end of March or early April Once they’re moved in and fully transitioned then they’ll announce an official opening date The new facility will have twice as many exam rooms and surgery suites. It will also house nearly triple the number of overnight patients. If you would like to help Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services meet its $150,000 fundraising goal, you can donate here If you have questions you’d like answered you can send an email to goodquestion@whec.com A.I. assisted with the formatting of this story. Click here to see how WHEC News10NBC uses A.I The plan for East Rochester/Gananda during the Section V football Class C championship game was "to ground and pound." The Bombers made that strategy work against LeRoy/Caledonia-Mumford and quarterback Benjamin Newman threw in a couple of touchdown passes Nov while defeating the Rivals 26-13 at Rush-Henrietta who lost to LeRoy in the 2023 final before the team's merger with Caledonia-Mumford Bombers senior quarterback scored a touchdown on a 10-yard run late in the first quarter then connected on throws for touchdowns to Cadearrell Sneed and Noah Mather later in the first half More Section V award winnersCadearrell Sneed East Rochester/Gananda - Most outstanding offensive player East Rochester/Gananda - Most outstanding defensive player LeRoy/Caledonia-Mumford - Most outstanding offensive lineman "You see it," East Rochester/Gananda senior receiver/defensive back Noah Mather as he and teammates held the Section V Class C trophy we stayed strong," East Rochester/Gananda junior receiver/defensive back Justice Allen after the Bombers scored all of their points in the first half and watched LeRoy/Caledonia-Mumford reduce the lead in the second half A state tournament regional game or quarterfinal Cadearrell Sneed Jr runs it in from 4 yards out Benjamin Newman scrambled 10 yards for a touchdown to cap off a 67-yard drive Sneed catches a 14-yard pass from Newman for another touchdown Noah Mather scores a touchdown for the Bombers right before halftime to make it 26-6 Brady McClurg got Leroy/Caledonia-Mumford on the scoreboard with a sneak No scoring drives by either team in 3rd: ER/G 26, Leroy/Cal-Mum 6Leroy/Caledonia-Mumford closes gap: East Rochester-Gananda leads 26-13Brady McClurg tosses a 23-yard pass to Dillon Alcott for a touchdown a 51-year-old man accused of trying to kill an East Rochester Police officer Noel is charged with attempted aggravated murder, assault of a police officer, and criminal possession of a weapon. East Rochester Police say Noel shot Officer Brad Steve in January and a bullet-resistant vest saved his life Police say Officer Steve and his partner were responding to a noise complaint on Garfield Street Noel was standing in the driveway with a gun and made his way to the apartment entrance Police say that Officer Steve shot Noel once and Noel fired back and hit Steve Both men were injured and treated at Strong Hospital Noel could face life in prison without parole March 4, 2025 by Leave a Comment 2 WEBSTER THOMAS (16-6) 74 (2 OT)Levi Kulik scored nine of his 20 points after regulation lifting Webster Thomas over its crosstown rival in the Class AA1 Semifinal Sean Quinn added eight points on four baskets in the two overtime frames Chase Fitch netted two shots from deep and tacked on 11 points for the Titans Joey Baller converted four times inside the arc Billy Quinn added four charity stripe conversions Connor Fulkerson and Jack Kelly scored 22 points apiece Fulkerson made six of his seven buckets inside the arc while Kelly unloaded three jumpers from deep and went 5-for-5 at the line after regulation Nick Schillaci made five shots from the floor Aydin Stephens recorded seven points on three shots Webster Thomas will face Penfield in the Class AA1 final 1 GREECE ATHENA (20-2) 66Russell Ellis finished with 20 points as Greece Athena hung on to reach the Class AA2 title game Ellis knocked down a pair from the field and a free throw for six points Dom LaMar added 15 points and seven rebounds including five in the fourth quarter and grabbed eight rebounds I’zick Reaves netted three of his four buckets inside the arc for 10 points I’zayah Reaves added six points for the Trojans Joey Vigerzi unloaded five jumpers from deep and led with 18 points Derrik Davis connected six times inside the arc and finished with 14 points alongside six assists Lewis also grabbed 10 rebounds for a double-double Jaylen Givens connected three times from the floor for eight points Greece Athena will face Canandaigua in the championship 2 CANANDAIGUA (18-4) 68Connor Chapman scored 23 points netting four of his six field goals inside the arc lifting Canandaigua into the Class AA2 Championship game Chapman scored 21 of his 23 points in the middle frames Finn Damann finished 6-for-9 at the line and made six baskets for 18 points Nate Brinza connected four times inside the arc Kobe Maroney unloaded three jumpers from beyond the arc Marcus Freeman connected eight times from the floor William McKinney went 5-8 at the charity stripe and scored seven points Canandaigua will face Greece Athena in the title game 1 WORLD OF INQUIRY (19-3) 65Jaedon Adams-Griffin finished with 23 points as World of Inquiry rolled to its first sectional championship appearance in program history Adams-Griffin made 10 shots from the floor making five of his six baskets from two-point range Bell also brought down six rebounds and had four steals Junayde Richardson grabbed eight rebounds and scored seven points Devin Dillon connected four times from the floor for nine points PJ Picco led with 13 points and notched his 1,000th career point Picco also added seven rebounds and five assists Wyatt Evingham and Aaron McInerney both scored seven points World of Inquiry will face Waterloo in the Class B2 title game 2 WATERLOO (16-6) 63Dylan Caraballo dropped 23 points making 14 free throws and paving the way for Waterloo to advance and face World of Inquiry in the Class B1 Championship Caraballo went 9-for-10 at the charity stripe in the final frame unloading four of his five buckets from long range Cam Jacobs added 13 points and made three shots from deep Griffin Hillimire connected six times inside the arc converting six shots inside the arc and a three-point play Jack Brady chipped in 10 points on four baskets Braeden Cimineri netted three of his four baskets from short range and had nine points 2 EAST ROCHESTER (19-3) 46Justice Allen netted a layup as time expired advancing East Rochester into the Class B2 Championship Eli Tanner tallied a game-high 14 points for the Bombers converting five times inside the arc and four times at the line in the final frame Judah Tanner made two of his three buckets inside the arc and added 10 points Tyler Leisten and Ray Allen both scored four points James Smith uncorked four jumpers from deep netting three of his four baskets from two-point range Carson Chaffee and Dan Stinson both added six points East Rochester will face Avon in the Class B2 title game A 23-year-old man was killed when he was struck by a train over the weekend in East Rochester East Rochester Police Chief Michael Brandenburg said that Noah Law of East Rochester was walking home from work around 2:45 p.m when he was struck by an oncoming Amtrak train The crash occurred near West Commercial and North Washington streets Law was walking along the railroad tracks when he tripped and fell onto the tracks the collision was unavoidable," he said in a news release the passenger train was traveling west between New York City and Toronto when the crash occurred The fatal incident "serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by walking or being near railroad tracks," Brandenburg said Although railroad tracks can appear to be quiet or inactive the area "can become hazardous within seconds," he said or taking photos on or near the railroad tracks is not only extremely dangerous but also considered trespassing on private property." Authorities continue to investigate the crash — Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services is set to open its new overnight facility in East Rochester on Friday A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled at 12:30 p.m the current location on University Avenue in the city will end its emergency services permanently The Animal Hospital of Rochester will continue to provide general practice at the University Avenue location As News10NBC has covered, REVS decided to move into a larger space The new facility has twice as many exam rooms and surgery suites It will also house nearly triple the number of overnight patients REVS says it will open in phases and will expand its hours as construction progresses and more areas become fully functional REVS opened in February of 2024 months after Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Services in Brighton closed permanently leaving the Rochester area without a 24-hour emergency clinic Access to trusted news and information is urgently needed right now - and when you support WXXI’s public media mission today WXXI offers Rochester and the Finger Lakes solid trusted reporting built on a mission that uses the resources and independence of public media to serve the public good Become a monthly sustainer or increase your current sustaining gift now and your gift will be matched every month for a full year Support the facts and the truth right at the source by making a commitment to public media today your generous support for the essential coverage of WXXI is critical A nonprofit working to fulfill an urgent need for local pet owners and their animals is opening a new permanent location this week in East Rochester Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services (REVS) has been operating out of a temporary space on University Avenue in the city will be three times the size of the current location It will have the capacity to handle more animals and more kinds of emergencies — including pets in respiratory distress pet owners had to be sent out of the area for urgent care "It's very heartbreaking for us and frustrating for us,” to turn people away “But that (expanded emergency services) is gonna be one of the things that I'm the most excited about and happy that we will be able to offer here The 10,000-square-foot building also has a soundproof cat ward to ease the stress on feline clients that might not appreciate the sound of barking dogs The goal is to eventually be open around the clock REVS officials said they will announce expanded hours and service offerings The University Avenue location will cease operations permanently on Friday and all patient care will transition to the new state-of-the-art facility in East Rochester the clinic has more than doubled its number of full-time veterinarians from three to seven credits the nonprofit's mission of prioritizing people and their pets over profits "And not trying to necessarily profit off of horrible situations," he said "We need to take money in because we have to pay our bills make it out of reach for the average pet owner." Ingersoll said the practice would like to one day establish a fund to help cover the costs of emergency treatment for people who can't afford it There also are bigger dreams of bringing in veterinary specialists to diagnose and treat a host of illnesses and injuries "That was a specialty hospital that took 20 years to build and spent their entire careers there trying to set that up," said Araki It's going to take us a while to get to that place." More New York State News A man found guilty after shooting an East Rochester police officer will be sentenced Wednesday morning 51-year-old Raymond Noel was convicted of attempted murder after investigators said he shot Officer Brad Steve in January 2024 he was sentenced to 35 years to life in prison Officer Steve was responding to a 911 call on Garfield Street when he saw Noel in the driveway with a gun Noel moved to go into the building as officers told him to stop He proceeded to aim the gun at Officer Steve Both of them shot at each other and both were hit to lead East Rochester to a 57-56 win over Avon in the Class B2 championship game East Rochester Police have identified the man struck and killed by an Amtrak train Saturday afternoon when he was walking along railroad tracks Police said on Monday that 23-year-old Noah Law of East Rochester was walking home from work Police said that despite efforts from the train crew A statement released by East Rochester Police Chief Michael Brandenburg said that "this heartbreaking accident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by walking or being near railroad tracks." running or taking photos on or near the tracks is not only extremely dangerous but also considered trespassing on private property The incident in East Rochester happened Saturday at about 2:30 p.m. when Law was struck by a train traveling from New York City to Toronto There were no injuries reported to the approximately 135 passengers or crew on board the train The incident happened in the area of West Commercial and North Washington Streets Similar advice about walking near railroad tracks was provided in a statement from Amtrak which noted that according to federal officials trespassing along railroad rights of way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S Amtrak’s statement said that “these incidents can affect everyone involved those who are injured or die and their families Amtrak said that the incidents also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings Chris Lopez checks out the pinball scene in East Rochester ahead of the North American Pinball Championship. (Photo by Terry Hancock/WHAM) Chris Lopez checks out the pinball scene in East Rochester ahead of the North American Pinball Championship. The championship will be held on Thursday. RadarEast Rochester girls soccer team hosts fundraising game for local mother battling cancerby WHAM N.Y.— The East Rochester High School girls varsity soccer team is making sure nobody fights alone in the battle against breast cancer The team held a special fundraising game Thursday with all the proceeds going to the family of Misty Boldt Misty is the mother of some soccer players in the district and she has two sons who are both involved in the boy's soccer program," said so that's why we picked her to benefit from this event." Misty expressed her gratitude for the special showing of support "(I feel) very overwhelmed and loved," she said The team also sold special pink shirts in school NY – East Rochester High School is set to host the first-ever Section V girls’ wrestling championships this Friday The girls wrestling tournament will begin on Friday at 4 pm and run through 9 pm the Championship round is scheduled to begin around 7 pm “The meet also helps decide the wrestlers who will participate in the NYS Championships February 27th at MVP Arena in Albany.” The boys class B2 tournament is set to begin on Saturday scheduled from 9:15 am to 6 pm with 14 teams competing — At least one person is in custody after Monroe County sheriff’s deputies and East Rochester Police officers chased two possibly stolen vehicles through multiple towns News10NBC’s photojournalist saw part of the chase on Thursday morning around Linden Avenue and South Landing Road in Brighton East Rochester Police is the leading investigating agency We’ve reached out to them for more information — A local company is launching a type of home it hopes will become a trend GreenDoor Builders unlocked the first home in its Carbon Friendly Affordable Home (CFAH) line Wednesday The 1,425-square-foot home in East Rochester is designed to be an energy-efficient option with a full basement The CFAH line is meant to be environmentally friendly while targeting toward first-time and middle-income homebuyers "The vision around this was decarbonizing eco living "We wanted to make sure that anywhere in an urban setting we could fulfill these houses and put them anywhere." The CFAH line includes homes ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet Click here for more information EAST ROCHESTER ― As hundreds of Big Lots locations across the country have closed their doors one local location will seemingly be spared from the reaping According to bankruptcy court filings, Variety Wholesalers will take over around 200 stores and these new owners will continue operating the stores as Big Lots retail locations One of the stores set to be taken over and continuing operations is the one along Ohio River Boulevard in East Rochester making it one of the few remaining Big Lots locations in southwestern Pennsylvania was one of 10 test locations that received extensive renovations during 2023 two Big Lots in the Pittsburgh region are also planned to remain open: the Penn Hills Shopping Center store and the location along McKnight Road The store along Ellwood Road in the New Castle area is also among those being taken under new ownership ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester Emergency Veterinary Services, the area’s only overnight emergency veterinary clinic is moving from University Avenue in the city to West Commercial Street in East Rochester The clinic made the announcement on Monday “REVS is glad to have already changed the lives of over 6,300 pet patients Our new hospital will enable us to embrace our responsibility to help many more,” Dr The move also allows the non-profit to expand its hours of operation and hire more veterinarians REVS hopes to move in by the end of the year   Calendar   |   Contact Us Choose from news (Monday), leisure (Thursday) or worship (Saturday) — or get all three! rewritten or otherwise distributed including by such means as framing or other digital copying and/or distribution methods leisure (Thursday) or worship (Saturday) — or get all three No, Thanks EAST ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A man has been found guilty of attempted aggravated murder for shooting an East Rochester Police officer in his bullet-resistant vest on January 14 was also found guilty of attempted aggravated assault and criminal possession of a weapon He faces a maximum of 40 years to life in prison when he’s sentenced in January of 2025 were responding to a domestic situation at 709 Garfield Street Noel was ignoring officers’ commands and pointed a handgun at Officer Steve That’s when Officer Steve fired two rounds Police say Noel responded by shooting at the officer six times Officer Steve was treated at Strong Hospital Officer Steve encountered Noel in the driveway outside the home and despite repeated verbal commands to stop pulling a handgun from his waistband and pointing it at Officer Steve Noel then fired multiple shots at Officer Steve one hit the officer in the upper stomach area of his ballistic vest East Rochester Police Chief Michael Brandenburg issued a statement following the verdict: “I am grateful that the criminal justice system which ensures accountability for one’s actions The guilty verdict we received reflects the consequences of the choices Raymond Noel made on that day The East Rochester Police Department commends the professionalism and thoroughness of the jury who performed their civic duty to ensure justice was served.” Chief Brandenburg concluded by saying “This conviction serves as a reminder that officers put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve their communities We are grateful for the support of our legal system and the community that continues to stand with us.” — Police are investigating after a stolen vehicle pursuit early Thursday morning Officers received a report around 2:30 a.m of a vehicle theft at a home on North Lincoln Road in East Rochester an officer spotted the stolen vehicle turning from North Lincoln onto East Lindon Avenue The officer tried to catch up but eventually lost sight of the vehicle near Panorama Trail and State Route 441 The vehicle was eventually spotted again on 441 near Sanders Farm in Penfield where the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and New York State Police initiated a pursuit The first stolen vehicle was eventually stopped after authorities deployed tire deflation devices and was recovered on South Landing Road in Brighton fled the vehicle on foot before two of them jumped into the second stolen vehicle involved in the incident was arrested after he was found hiding behind a tree in the front yard of a home on South Landing Road The boy was given an expedited appearance ticket and released from custody Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to call 911 and Canada convened this past weekend at St John Bosco Schools in East Rochester to explore classical Catholic education The School Leaders Forum, hosted by the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education gave educators a firsthand look at how Catholic liberal arts education is put into practice engaged with faculty and participated in seminars and workshops addressing various aspects of transitioning to and operating a Catholic liberal arts school Discussions encompassed curriculum development pedagogy and the integration of faith and reason in education “The classical liberal arts tradition recovers 2000 years of those big questions: What is wisdom How do we become the best human beings that we can be?” she said Even young children can think about that.” Participants had the opportunity to observe St music and literature to deepen students' understanding of truth and beauty First-grade teacher Susan Mattina said this holistic approach shapes both her teaching and her students’ growth "We come in knowing what our mission is and really take the time prior to planning and preparing our lessons so that we know that when we are here to provide an educational experience for the children,” she said “They are getting an experience that is cultivating the heart The forum also addressed the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a classical education model Educators discussed strategies for effective classroom management teacher mentorship and fostering critical thinking skills among students Headmaster Andy Follaco said these skills are crucial for students to navigate today's world I believe we're going to have a new generation of problem-solvers that we haven't had up to this point,” he said “I think we're gonna have upright citizens who have virtue at their core And they are going to be contributing members of society And they're going to lead gracious but charitable debate." John Bosco Schools was recently recognized by the Center for Model Schools for its leadership in Catholic liberal arts education The School Leaders Forum is part of a larger shift in Catholic education as more schools adopt classical teaching methods ICLE now supports nearly 250 Catholic schools that are moving toward this model