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Play of the Week: Reger with a Record

Hilton’s Tyler Reger put up seven touchdown’s in the Cadet’s game against Webster Schroeder on Friday. He now holds the school’s record for the most touchdowns in a game. Hilton beat Schroeder 56-19, and the Cadets are now 5-0 on the year. They face Pittsford next on Oct. 9.

RPD: Pedestrian hit, killed at Lake Avenue and Flower City Park

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle at the intersection of Lake Avenue and Flower City Park on Monday night. Rochester Police responded at 8:03 p.m. to find a pedestrian in the roadway who had just been hit by a vehicle and was determined to be dead at the

Gov. Hochul declares state disaster emergency in response to ongoing measles outbreak

NEW YORK — Governor Kathy Hochul is declaring a state disaster emergency as the number of measles cases across New York continues to rise. The order, signed Monday, allows more people to administer the measles vaccine across New York, including paramedics, EMS providers, pharmacists and midwives. It also sets up…

First Alert Weather: Tracking some frost Tuesday morning, then more sunshine

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We have some classic October air on the way this week, starting off with a crisp, cool night Monday night. Temperatures will drop into the 30s south of Rochester, with widespread frost likely south of Route 5&20. A Frost Advisory has been posted for Wyoming County into early Tuesday morning. Patchy…

Man sentenced 30 years in prison for role in 2 separate homicides

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A 33-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his role in two separate homicides. Tovontay Haygood has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, plus five years of post-release supervision, for the deaths of Derrick Ellis and Karen Wargo. He previously pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter…

Coolidge Road in Irondequoit closed due to downed tree and wires

IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. — The Town of Irondequoit says Coolidge Road off Culver Road is closed due to a downed tree and some downed wires. The town says RG&E has been notified and crews are on-site. People are being asked to avoid the area. According to the RG&E outage map, there’s currently no reported outages in

NY expands free community college access for adult learners across the state

NEW YORK — The state is expanding its free community college initiative for New Yorkers ages 25 to 55, aiming to help more adults adapt to the changing workforce. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday that starting in January, New Yorkers in that age group will be able to enroll in a SUNY or CUNY associate

NY expands Child Care Assistance Program, enrolling 13,000 more kids across the state

NEW YORK — 13,000 more kids across the state are now enrolled in affordable childcare, including in Livingston, Wayne, and Yates Counties. Through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), 43 counties across the state have expanded childcare access in their communities. CCAP is a state-funded program that…

NFL says it is looking into an official cursing at Cardinals tight end Trey McBride

The NFL is looking into the situation of an official swearing at Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride during the team's game at the New York Giants, a league spokesperson said. Line judge Jeff Seeman was caught on camera cursing at McBride. NFL Players Association executive director JC Tretter took to social media…

Michael Harris II leads Braves to 3-2 win over Dodgers in Game 2 to tie NLDS

Michael Harris II tripled and scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch, leading the Atlanta Braves past the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to even the National League Division Series at a game apiece. Harris added an RBI double in the seventh. The Braves chased Dodgers starter Blake Snell after 3 2/3 innings. Atlanta…

Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84

Dennis Hastert, who served as House speaker longer than any other Republican but later was sent to prison in a hush-money case, has died. The Kendall County, Illinois, coroner said Monday that Hastert died of natural causes on Saturday while he was receiving hospice care. Leading the U.S. House for eight years, the…

Former press secretary Karoline Leavitt lands her next gig: Fox News contributor

Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is joining Fox News as an on-air contributor starting Nov. 1. The network announced the move on Monday. Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott noted Leavitt's firsthand experience in the White House and on the presidential campaign trail. Leavitt said she looks forward to…

2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash

Authorities say a school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning. Two people were killed, including a 10th grade girl, and several others were injured. The Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 39 people — nearly all high school students — were on the school bus…

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says his 22nd NHL season will be his last

Washington Capitals captain and career goal-scoring record holder Alex Ovechkin said this will be his final season in the NHL. Ovechkin said it was important to his family to let his fellow teammates know first. He signed a one-year contract and is playing at age 41 after breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal-scoring…

First Alert Weather: Cool and gusty for Monday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — We’re tracking a cool start to the week. Temperatures likely won’t get above the upper 50s on Monday with some wind gusts. Watch News10NBC TODAY now through 7 a.m. to see the temperature trend for the rest of the week. We will see the slight risk for a few showers in the

Rochester in Focus: Oct. 4, 2026

This week on Rochester in Focus, News10NBC's Lynette Adams started off the episode by talking with the Heroes Ball co-chair and the director of development and marketing at Gilda's Club. Then, it's a talk with two leaders who teamed up to bring resources to underserved communities. Then, Lynette talks with the artist…

Mormon leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets

A leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says an explosion in online prediction markets and sports betting is fostering greed among young people. D. Todd Christofferson is a top leader of what is commonly called the Mormon church. He said during a Saturday speech that rampant betting among teenagers…

Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean

Hurricane Nolo has strengthened into a Category 3 storm in the remote Pacific Ocean, far to the west of Hawaii’s main islands and population centers. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center reports that Nolo's maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph Saturday. A tropical storm warning was issued for…

US Marine’s arrest in a killing on Okinawa triggers outrage in Japan

Japanese police say they have arrested a U.S. Marine accused of robbing and killing a woman on Okinawa. Japan’s government has strongly protested the latest criminal case involving U.S. troops on the country's southern island. The Okinawa prefectural police said they arrested a 20-year-old Marine stationed at the…

The Latest: Brazil heads to runoff presidential election between Bolsonaro, Lula

Polls have closed in Brazil in a pivotal presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. Preelection polls suggest both have a chance of an outright victory. A runoff will occur on Oct. 25 if neither secures a majority. Polls closed at 5 p.m. Brasilia time, and nearly 159…

The Latest: Brazilians vote in presidential election dominated by Lula and Bolsonaro

Polls have closed in Brazil in a pivotal presidential election featuring incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro. Preelection polls suggest both have a chance of an outright victory. A runoff will occur on Oct. 25 if neither secures a majority. Polls closed at 5 p.m. Brasilia time, and nearly 159…

Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals repatriated from Malaysia as UN warns of risks

Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals have arrived in the country’s largest city after being sent back from Malaysia. The United Nations refugee agency and rights groups have warned that conditions for return remain unsafe. Myanmar has been in turmoil since the military seized power in February 2021. The returnees, including…

‘Jane Doe’ solidarity posts flood social media after Cornell rape lawsuit

A wave of solidarity has surged on social media in support of a young woman who is suing Cornell University and seven fraternity members she accuses of raping her. Countless women and some men are identifying themselves online as Jane Doe, the name the Cornell woman is using in her lawsuit. Many are sharing their own…

2 people killed in Norway after shooter opens fire on hunting party

Two people were killed and another seriously injured when a shooter opened fire on a hunting party in southern Norway. Police say the suspect was arrested at the scene and is not believed to be part of the hunting party. The injured victim was flown to a hospital for treatment. The shooting occurred Sunday near…

For the Love of the Game: Local 60+ soccer tournament

ROCHESTER N.Y. — The second-annual Northeast Soccer Over 60 Invitational happened on Sept. 26. The tournament gives athletes over 60 the chance to compete against each other playing the sport they’ve loved for decades. Many of the participants have played against each other for years. Their bodies don’t quite work as…

SUNY Brockport wins annual Courage Bowl 38-28

BROCKPORT N.Y. — SUNY Brockport (4-1) gets revenge on St. John Fisher (4-1) in the annual Courage Bowl. The Golden Eagles won 38-28 in the offensive showdown, giving head coach Jason Mangone his 100th career win as a head coach. St. John Fisher will face Hartwick at home on Oct.10 and SUNY Brockport plays Alfred…

First Alert Weather: Tracking a warmer and slightly cloudier Sunday

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Saturday has brought a quintessential fall day across Western New York. We are going to keep the sunny skies as we head through the rest of Saturday evening before some clouds start to build overnight. No rain is in the forecast for Saturday evening or overnight. Lows will reach near 44 degrees

Turkey is considering nominating former foreign minister for top United Nations job

Turkish officials have begun to shop around the idea of a former foreign minister joining the list of candidates vying to lead the United Nations as the monthslong race for secretary-general continues with no clear victor. Former Turkish Foreign Minister Feridun Sinirlioglu floated his candidacy on the sidelines of…

Ax-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed with 182 people on board attacked the captain with the cockpit’s crash ax in a “terrorist attack.” Earlier Saturday, the co-pilot was identified as an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami by three people with knowledge of the…

Axe-wielding FlyDubai co-pilot had been flagged over extremism concerns

The United Arab Emirates says the co-pilot on a FlyDubai flight that nearly crashed with 182 people on board attacked the captain with the cockpit’s crash axe in a “terrorist attack.” Earlier Saturday, the co-pilot was identified as an Omani national named Hamam al-Hammami by three people with knowledge of the…

Co-pilot in FlyDubai attack is identified, and other Mideast developments

The co-pilot suspected in this week’s FlyDubai attack has been identified as an Omani national. The United Arab Emirates says he attacked the captain with the cockpit’s crash ax before trying to seize the controls. A person familiar with the matter said the co-pilot had been barred from flying by Oman over concerns he…

Russian attacks kill 6 in Ukraine and damage Kyiv’s Northern Bridge

Russian attacks in Ukraine have killed at least six people and damaged Kyiv’s Northern Bridge, causing traffic disruptions for a third day. This is part of Moscow's ongoing efforts to disrupt life in the Ukrainian capital. Russia's Foreign Ministry said it would continue “mass retaliatory strikes" on Kyiv and other…

Judge temporarily blocks border wall construction in Texas’ Big Bend region

A federal court in Texas has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from building a border wall in the Big Bend region. This decision is a win for landowners, businesses and environmentalists who oppose the $46 billion project. The plan includes 30-foot steel walls, vehicle barriers, roads, and surveillance…

How the Smithsonian is using AI to connect artifacts from the American Revolution

The Smithsonian Institution is using artificial intelligence to better understand its collection related to the American Revolution. The project is called Revolution Crossroads, and it aims to help the public and scholars connect objects across institutions such as the Library of Congress. The review was launched in…

First Alert Weather: Great weekend for fall activities

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We had a beautiful sunset last night as a cold front and clouds departed our region… Behind that front comes clear, sunny skies and cooler air. Morning temperatures are spread out across the 40s with the lakeshore in the upper 50s, and we’ll all climb to only the low 60s today. Still

Around Section V: High School football scores Oct. 2

Section V High School Football " class="fuel_embeded_code_1174252"> Scores: Brighton (4-0) at Churchville-Chili (4-1): 35-13 Eastridge (3-2) at Greece Arcadia (2-3): 27-14 Irondequoit (2-3) at Greece Athena (2-3): 28-34 Hilton (5-0) at Webster Schroeder (2-3): 56-19 Edison (0-5) at McQuaid (2-2): 8-40 Vertus (1-4) at…

Rochester Auto Show discontinues

The Rochester International Auto Show will not return in 2027, organizers announced in a statement posted Friday.

Trillium Health opens third medical site in the area on Jefferson Avenue

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Trillium Health has opened a new health center on Jefferson Avenue, marking its third medical site in the area. The new facility features six exam rooms and offers family medicine, behavioral health and supportive services. Patients will also have access to programs like free home delivery of…