Democrat and Chronicle

The Democrat and Chronicle is a daily newspaper that caters to the Rochester, New York, region. Its main office is located at 245 East Main Street in downtown Rochester, and it is owned by Gannett. The newspaper's production facility can be found in Rockaway, New Jersey. Since the merger with the Times-Union in 1997, the Democrat and Chronicle has been the only daily newspaper circulating in Rochester.

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Canandaigua fights from behind to win the Class B championship. See the photos.

3 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Jamie Germano

Jamie GermanoCanandaigua hoists the Section V Class B boys lacrosse trophy after beating Victor 11-10. Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And ChronicleCanandaigua’s Michael Belles celebrates as the clock runs out and bating Victor 11-10. Belles was named the games MVP. Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And ChronicleCanandaigua’s Michael Belles scores the tying goal against Victor in the Class B championship game. Canandaigua went on to win, 11-10.
Penfield beats McQuaid to win the Class A Section V title. See the photos.

3 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Jamie Germano

Jamie GermanoPenfield’s Brodie Joyce celebrates his goal late int he game against McQuaid that gave the Patriots a 2 goal lead. Penfield won the Class A title 11-9. Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And ChroniclePenfield celebrates its 11-9 win over McQuaid to win the Class A Section V title. Jamie Germano/Rochester Democrat And ChroniclePenfield’s Brodie Joyce cuts back against McQuaid’s Will DiMarco.
Fan vote: Who should be the 2025 AGR Boys Golfer of the Year?

3 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Marquel Slaughter

Now that it's June, it will soon be time to honor an All-Greater Rochester Boys Golfer of the Year for the 2025 season. Coaches will decide on who will be the true AGR Player of the Year when the all-star team is published in a few weeks. However, here is a chance for golf fans to decide who their favorite is for the Golfer of the Year award. Below are nine golfers who qualified for the state tournament, which will be hosted by Section V at Mill Creek Country Club June 8-9 in Riga.
Rochester-based auto-service giant to close 145 locations nationwide

4 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Marcia Greenwood

Rochester-based car-care company Monro, Inc. will close 145 underperforming locations nationwide in fiscal 2026, new president and CEO Peter Fitzsimmons said in a May 28 earnings call. Sales for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ending March 29, 2025, decreased 4.9% to $295 million, compared with $310.1 million for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year that ended March 30, 2024.
Valley Cadillac has a new owner for the first time in its 89-year history

4 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Marcia Greenwood

The Rochester area’s oldest luxury car dealership has a new owner and soon will have a new look. Valley Cadillac, established in 1936 by a group of businessmen including Daniel J. Meagher Sr. and Western Union Telegraph founder Hiram Sibley, and operated by three generations of the Meagher family, is now part of the Bob Johnson Auto Group. “It was just time,” Edward T. Meagher Jr., Daniel’s grandson, said of the sale.
Vote: Section V's Girls Athlete of the Week for May 25-31 presented by Faber Builders

4 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Marquel Slaughter |James Johnson |Justin Ritzel

It's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V. Your vote will determine who will be the Girls Sports Athlete of the Week for May 25-31. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Wednesday morning. All athletes who play on Section V girls teams are eligible to be nominated. Now, let's meet the candidates. And if the poll at the bottom of the page doesn't load, please click here.
Vote: Section V's Boys Athlete of the Week for May 25-31 presented by Faber Builders

4 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Marquel Slaughter |James Johnson |Justin Ritzel

Marquel Slaughter James Johnson Justin RitzelRochester Democrat and ChronicleIt's time to take a look at the standout performers from Section V. Your vote will determine who will be the Faber Builders Boys Athlete of the Week for May 25-31. The players' credentials are listed above the poll — which will be live until 8 p.m. Tuesday. The winner will be announced on our Instagram page Wednesday morning. All athletes who play on Section V boys athletic teams are eligible to be nominated.
Webster rivals Schroeder, Thomas clash for Section V softball title: Score, updates

6 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Marquel Slaughter

Top-seeded Webster Schroeder will try to repeat as they meet No. 3 Webster Thomas in the Section V Class AA softball final Saturday. Schroeder is seeking its fourth title since 2021. The Warriors defeated crosstown rival Thomas in last year's title game. Thomas' Titans clinched its fifth straight finals appearance, winning the Class A1 championship in 2023. In Thursday's semifinals, Schroeder defeated No. 5 Bishop Kearney 3-0 while Thomas beat No. 2 Penfield 7-0.
Penfield tops Fairport in Class A boys lacrosse semifinal: See the photos

6 days ago | democratandchronicle.com | Shawn Dowd

Shawn DowdPenfield players mob teammate Brodie Joyce (24) as they celebrate his goal in the first period against Fairport during their Section V Class A boys lacrosse semifinal matchup Friday, May 30, 2025 at Spencerport High School. Penfield won the game 10-7 and move on to the finals to face McQuaid.
McQuaid dominates Rush-Henrietta in Class A boys lacrosse semifinal

1 week ago | democratandchronicle.com | Shawn Dowd

Shawn DowdMcQuaid’s John Burrows (50) celebrates his goal with teammate Dominic Bianchi against Rush-Henrietta during their Section V Class A boys lacrosse semifinal matchup Friday, May 30, 2025 at Spencerport High School. McQuaid won the game 19-5 and move on to the finals to face Penfield.