4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (283+ words) Boy Scouts still play a hands-on role today, preparing the festival's iconic apple pies, a tradition that links this year's 60th anniversary back to those original 1965 volunteers. More than 20 food vendors round out the festival grounds alongside the pies, and organizers…...

5+ day, 20+ hour ago   (670+ words) More than 100,000 people packed the New York State Fair on Sunday, pushing attendance for the 2026 fair to nearly 900,000 as the 13-day run heads into its Labor Day finale. Fair officials reported 100,237 people entered the fairgrounds Sunday, the second day this…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (144+ words) The City of Rochester has announced the return of Rochester Posed. This year’s theme, “Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” will have local businesses transforming their storefront windows into live mannequin displays inspired by legendary artists, iconic bands and unforgettable…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago   (970+ words) Nearly 98,000 people packed the New York State Fair on Saturday, pushing attendance for the first 11 days of the 2026 fair to 792,165 as the event heads into its final Sunday with Robin Thicke, family programming, competitions and dozens of demonstrations on the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (440+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — New York state now requires all cosmetology schools to include courses for all hair types and textures. The new requirements went into effect on Tuesday, including both training courses and license exam questions. News10NBC’s Erin Mahon spoke with a…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (103+ words) Saturday marks what organizers say is Rochester’s first-ever Trans Pride Fest. The celebration at International Plaza will feature live performances, community resources, and art. This year's theme is “Trans Pride Takes Center Stage: When Joy & Resilience Create Power.” Organizers also…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (358+ words) New York has completed two Long Island highway-renewal projects totaling $31.5 million, resurfacing nearly 100 lane miles and adding pedestrian, drainage and traffic-signal improvements in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The work covered sections of Route 25, the Sunrise Highway service roads, Hempstead Turnpike…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (260+ words) Rise Bagels, the Irvine shop known for putting Tokyo-style egg salad and bulgogi on its bagels, is heading to the epicenter of the breakfast staple: New York City. Chef John Park’s bagel outfit will join Carlsbad’s Inglorious Bagels at New…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (501+ words) New York has awarded more than $18.6 million to 10 downtown Albany projects that are expected to create nearly 300 homes, reuse vacant office space and support historic and community properties. The awards are the first project grants through the state's $400 million Championing…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (621+ words) New York rebate checks worth up to $200 will begin arriving in mailboxes this month as the state starts distributing $1 billion in one-time payments intended to help households offset higher energy costs. The Protecting Our Wallets Energy Rebate, or POWER, program…...