10 trivia questions every Rochesterian should be able to answer. Can you?

I pick up my copy of the 2005 edition of ¡°Rochestrivia ¡°by Pete Drobrovitz and attempt to answer some of the book¡¯s 2,000 questions, the time flying by as I do.

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Can the woods be a teacher? The Walden Project shows how

An educational program inspired by the life and writings of Henry David Thoreau launched in Vermont now thrives in New York.

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Rochester NAACP relaunches then chapter president makes statement about explicit photo

In statement released the same day, the President-elect of the new NAACP chapter raised questions about his online conduct with a young woman.

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Here’s when the Buffalo Bills will play in the AFC Championship game

Buffalo will either travel to Kansas City or host Cleveland in the AFC title game.

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Bills confronted with big challenge vs. Ravens

The Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC divisional round playoffs and Sal Maiorana has the preview of the game.

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He went from ABA star drafted by Buffalo Bills to dying alone and penniless

George Carter went from a basketball hero to penniless. He was going to be buried in an unmarked grave until something incredible happened.

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New restaurants to be excited about in 2021

Josh Miles, Jeremy Nucelli and Chelsea Felton are teaming up to open globally inspired seafood restaurant?Velvet Belly at the Rochester Public Market.

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Police ID missing man as body found on trail

The body of Bryan Soto-Velez was found on the walking trail near Norton Street Friday afternoon.

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Aquinas grad charged in US Capitol riot, held without bail

Dominic Pezzola, 43, of Rochester, has been charged with entering the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6.

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NRA files bankruptcy, ‘dumping’ NY for Texas

The announcement comes after years of fights between the NRA and New York officials and comes amid a lawsuit filed by AG Letitia James in August.

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Batavia Muckdogs of the New York - Penn League

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NFL playoffs: Bills vs. Ravens game photos

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Bills cornerback Taron Johnson ties NFL playoff record with 101-yard pick six

Taron Johnson will never pay for wings in Buffalo again.

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Twitter can’t believe Ravens kicker Justin Tucker missed 2 straight field goals

Al Michaels jinxed Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker. Twitter is convinced.

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Snow probably minimal, but it’s cold for Bills-Ravens

It looks like any problematic snow will not be falling Saturday night when the Bills and Ravens meet in the AFC divisional playoffs.

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Excessive force lawsuit seeks oversight for RPD

Rochester Police Officer Michael Stephens, nine other officers and the city of Rochester are named in a new excessive force lawsuit.

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Beyond Allen and Diggs, 6 key Bills vs. Ravens

Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs need to be the stars they are, but if the Bills are to defeat the Ravens, here's six players who must come through.

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Section V bowling results

Bowling scores from the Rochester, Finger Lakes and Livingston County areas.

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NY’s COVID vaccine sites booked amid supply shortage

Gov. Cuomo says NY expects to get 250,000 COVID vaccine doses next week, down from 300,000. Vaccination sites are already booked solid for 14 weeks.

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NYCLU files suit against RPD over disciplinary records

The City maintains a public database containing police disciplinary records will be accessible by the end of the month.

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Famous people who are big Buffalo Bills fans

These celebrities will be rooting for a Bills win Saturday night.

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Indoor dining resumes, latest on where to get vaccine

You should be able to sign up for a COVID vaccine at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center this weekend. The site is expected to open on Monday.

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Report finds leaks in local diverse teacher pipeline

A report by Education First found a lack of encouragement and professional support for non-white teachers in the Rochester area.

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Demand overwhelms NYS vaccine registration site as new clinics open

Users attempting to use the state tool were greeted with a sign indicating the site was temporarily down because of high demand.

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Watch: Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s latest update

Watch live as New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo gives a briefing

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COVID-19 cases in nearby upstate counties

Here are the latest numbers from western New York counties about the coronavirus pandemic.

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97 cats left homeless after Perinton fire. How you can help

Many of the felines suffered smoke inhalation, and the shelter is seeking donations for their care.

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NY voids ‘unauthorized’ COVID vaccine appointments. Here’s where

New York voided appointments for COVID-19 vaccines at six state sites that has yet to open after a website link was wrongly made public.

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Can schools require teachers to get the vaccine?

A vaccine mandate would probably have to come from the state, experts say.

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Woman killed in Route 104 crash identified

New York State Police said the car was driving at a "high rate of speed" when it crashed into the tractor-trailer around Tuesday night.

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Why this Canandaigua veteran runs in memory of Marines

He runs in honor of fallen Marines and to commemorate historic events and battles in which Marines have participated.

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After win in court, Rochester restaurants scramble to reopen for indoor dining

Restaurants in the orange zone can reopen for indoor dining - for now. Don't expect all to reopen right away.

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What’s happening with St. Michael’s church?

As news broke that St. Michael's was going to close, the community took action to prevent it from happening. Then, the diocese said it wasn't true. Now, they're refusing to talk.

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When Trump leaves office, NY prosecutors await. Here’s the latest

Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for the second time in a year on Wednesday, but all the political and legal fights in Washington would have no bearing on what happens in New York.

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New Rochester Fire Dept. chief is first Latino to lead

Felipe Hernandez was named interim chief of the Rochester Fire Department Thursday. He takes over from retiring chief Willie Jackson.

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County seeks volunteers to aid in vaccine roll out

Monroe County, working with the United Way, is assembling a staff of paid and volunteer, clinical and non-clinical workers to help with COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Looking for a vaccine? Here are the latest updates

Frustration is growing over the pace of COVID vaccine delivery. Rochester-area officials ask for patience as 2 large-scale sites are being set up.

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New RFD chief is first Latino to lead department

Felipe Hernandez Jr. was named interim chief of the Rochester Fire Department Thursday. (Jan. 14, 2021)

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The Section V Big Show: Kathy Hoyt

Kathy Hoyt, Executive Director of Section V athletics, joins Bob Chavez and James Johnson to discuss the future of high-risk sports this winter.

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