Nov. 12 Local News
By: Kaylen Schauf
Here is the latest news: The East High School Football team is being allowed to have its season continue. Demolition is underway at the site of a former McDonald's restaurant in Rochester. New data is taking the latest look at the ongoing spread of flu across the Finger Lakes region.
East High Football Season Set To Continue
(Rochester, NY) -- The East High School football team is being allowed to have its season continue. Section Five athletics says the school's Class B Football Sectional Championship contest against Honeoye Fall-Lima can take place as planned. East High was involved in a fight with players from James Monroe High School last weekend, but it was determined that a number of student-athletes were misidentified as a disqualified player. The Class B final is happening Saturday at Saint John Fisher University.
Demolition Is Underway For A New Project
(Rochester, NY) -- Demolition is underway at the site of a former McDonald's restaurant in Rochester. Crews are knocking down the building on East Main Street in order to create a new public corridor called "The Commons" that'll run between Main Street and Division Street. The goal is to create space for things like outdoor dining and entertainment and the project is being funded by a grant from the Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The hope is construction can start in 2028.
Data Looking At Flu Spread In Finger Lakes
(Rochester, NY) -- New data is taking the latest look at the ongoing spread of flu across the Finger Lakes region. During the week ending Oct. 31, the county with the highest number of infections was Monroe County with 243. That was followed by Ontario County with 14 and Wayne County reported nine. Doctors say the best way for folks to stay safe from the virus is practicing good hygiene habits and getting a flu shot.
Bass Pro Shops Has Grand Opening Today
(Rochester, NY) -- Bass Pro Shops will be celebrating the grand opening of its latest location today. The popular company has set up a 90-thousand square foot store at Eastview Mall and it fills the space previously occupied by Lord and Taylor. Normal business hours will be 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, plus 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Sundays. A special ribbon cutting is scheduled for 6 p.m. this evening and families can begin visits with Santa tomorrow.
Headliners Set For 2027 Int'l Jazz Festival
(Rochester, NY) -- The headline acts are now set for the 2027 Rochester International Jazz Festival. Among the musicians who will be performing include Patti LaBelle on Jun. 19 inside the Eastman Theater. The 82-year-old LaBelle is known as the "Godmother of Soul" and previously appeared at the festival in 2019. Also set to appear is Marcus Smith, who is going to be with his band Jun. 25, also at Eastman Theater. The festival runs Jun. 18 through 26 and tickets go on sale tomorrow.
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