Rodeo raises funds to fight cancer

Friday, May 24th, 2013, 11:29pm

A taste of the wild, wild west in Perinton. Bull riding and barrel racing and more taking place at the "Wild West Showdown with Cancer," which fundraiser for the Lipson Cancer Center at Rochester General Hospital.

Organizers wanted to raise money in hopes of bringing new research to the center.

Organizer Carrie Swearingen says, "There's a lot of money that goes into doctors, technology and research to fight cancer."

In addition to the rodeo, guests had the chance to ride a mechanical bull, go on a hayride and eat some barbeque.

If you couldn't make it to the showdown and still want to help, you can click here for donation information.

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The Ravioli Shop to shut down retail business

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Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:58am

The Ravioli Shop plans to shut down the retail end of its business this weekend.

The company announced its plans via its Facebook page last week, citing decreased sales as the reason. The last day of retail operations will be Saturday at both the North Winton Road and Perinton locations.

The owner of the Ravioli Shop says it will continue its wholesale operations.

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Eastside forecast for May 24th

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Friday, May 24th, 2013, 9:02am

News10NBC Meteorologist Rich Caniglia pinpoints today’s east side community weather forecast.

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Meet Frost!

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Friday, May 24th, 2013, 6:00am

Frost is an 8-year-old male Dalmatian/Pit Bull mix who was brought to Lollypop Farm because his previous owner developed allergies.

Frost weighs 70 pounds, has a slightly goofy demeanor, and cute spotted ears! He's a sweet and smart dog who does well on a leash, knows "sit," and likes to lean against your leg when getting attention. At his old home Frost lived outside, so his new owner will need to speak to Lollypop Farm's Behavior Department about transitioning him to an indoor only home.

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Lollypop Farm presents "Preparing Now to Care for Your Pets During Emergencies" training

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Friday, May 24th, 2013, 6:00am

Homeland Security Management Institute (HSMI) presents "Preparing Now to Care for Your Pets During Emergencies" on May 29.

The training will be from 6:00p.m. to 8:30p.m. at Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester on Victor Road in Fairport.

There is no charge to attend. To register, click here.

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NHL veteran opens new sports training facility in Fairport

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Friday, May 24th, 2013, 6:00am

A brand new sports performance training facility has opened in Fairport and the co-owner is a former NHL player.

Next Level Strength and Conditioning is connected to Thomas Creek Ice Arena on Lyndon Road.

Irondequoit's own Rory Fitzpatrick is the co-owner of Next Level. Fitzpatrick played 15 seasons of professional hockey with the Buffalo Sabres and Rochester Amerks. Fitzpatrick owns Next Level with Nate VanKouwenberg, a physical education teacher and hockey coach in the Victor Central School District. VanKouwenberg will also serve as the head strength coach at Next Level.

For more information on the facility and its summer group sports performance programs, click here

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Monroe County Exec. delivers State of the County address

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Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:21pm

Every day you do your best to work within your family's budget. In her State of the County Address, Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks says every level of government needs to do the same thing.

She talked about economic development, public safety, health and other programs at the Eastman Business Park Thursday night. Brooks talked at length about development and business.

She also talked about mandated programs. Brooks says they make up 82% of the county's budget. She says many people need the programs, but counties have no control over the cost. She says her priority will be Rochester's people.

Maggie Brooks, Monroe Co. Executive, said, "To me, the solution is clear, very simple, fix the mandates, and you fix the counties, fix the mandates, and you fix the counties. and more local property taxpayers will be able to keep more money each and every year in their family budget."

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