News across Greater Rochester

Once again, It’s the method and the madness
If you look at nearly any polling, President Trump’s approval is at an all time low. Even some of his most stalwart supporters have come to realize there’s no bridge he won’t cross, or moreover burn, in his quest to “Make America great again.” But what does that even mean? Prior…
Triennial souvenirs, other items available as organization does close-out sale on Saturday
MEDINA – Folks wanting a permanent souvenir from the recent Triennial, which ran for three months this summer throughout the village, can find a variety of merchandise at a Cash and Carry Sale on Saturday at the Triennial Hub headquarters at 345 North Main Street. The sale will…

Nicholson Baker’s portraits of suffering
The acclaimed writer’s drawings of people impacted by the Gaza war are on view at Hinterland Studio.
Monroe County needs to address the housing crisis
The county Legislature should pass the pilot Add-On to the Shelter Allowance proposed by Citizen Action.
Why your electric bill is going up
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, which intentionally increases the cost of producing electricity from fossil fuels, is largely hidden from public view.
Pig on loose returns home in Albion
‘Socks’ reunites with pot-bellied siblings ALBION – The black pig that was on the lam for more than a week in Albion is back home. The pig named Socks came out of a wooded area last night and reunited with her two pot-bellied sisters. Stephanie Marquardt said she called out to…
Program on Sept. 28 focuses on welcoming community for farmworkers
Press Release, Community Coalition for Justice ALBION – “What Does a Welcoming Farm Community Look Like?” That’s the topic Father Joseph Marcoux and other speakers will address, Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hoag Library in Albion. Father Joseph Marcoux is pastor of…
Albion and Medina bow in N-O volleyball
Akron (2-1) outlasted Albion (0-3) in five sets 25-22, 19-25, 23-25, 25-22, 16-14 and Wilson (3-0) downed Medina (0-3) in straight sets 25-20, 25-21, 25-16 in Niagara-Orleans League volleyball action this evening. Charlotte Pike had 25 assists, Jillian LeBaron 18 kills and 10…
Barker/Lyndonville downs Roy-Hart/Medina
In a matchup of the Niagara-Orleans League’s two merged girls varsity soccer squads, Barker/Lyndonville edged Roy-Hart/Medina 2-1 this evening at Barker. Barker/Roy-Hart jumped out to an early 2-0 lead on goals by Alexa Robinson and Natalie Rath. Roy-Hart/Medina cut the deficit…
Lyndonville/Barker, Holley and Kendall scored G-R boys soccer victories
Lyndonville/Barker downed visiting Attica 2-1 this afternoon to improve to 2-1 in Genesee Region League boys soccer action and 3-2 overall. Jesus Rosario scored both goals as Ethan Franks and Drew LaGreca earned the assists. Holley 5, Wheatland-Chili 2 Holley improved to 3-0 in…
Medina tops Newfane in N-O soccer
A quick early two goal scoring burst sparked Medina to a 4-0 victory over Newfane in a Niagara-Orleans League boys soccer game at Vets Park this afternoon. All of the scoring took place in the first half. Aleks Seefeldt got Medina onto the scoreboard just 12 minutes in on a…
With fuel costs soaring, Gillibrand seeks release of LIHEAP funding
Press Release, U.S Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration release funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the cold winter…