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  History of African Americans in Rochester NY
Rochester, the seat of Monroe County, N.Y., is a city and port on the Genesee River and Lake Ontario.
Rochester Blacks held a celebration on July 5, 1927 to recognize the final abolition of slavery in the state.
Rochester officials were shocked and hurt that such an event had occurred in their city.
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  Rochester, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1834, Rochester was re-chartered as a city, and by 1840, Rochester was the 19th largest city in America, with a population of 20,191.
Rochester is east of Buffalo and west of Syracuse.
Rochester is home to a number of cultural institutions including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, the Memorial Art Gallery, the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Strong Museum, the Strasenburg Planetarium, and numerous arts organizations.
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 Rochester Americans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Rochester Americans are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the American Hockey League, winner of six Calder Cups.
Their close-knit relationship with the Sabres brought attention to Rochester in November of 2003, when the Sabres and the New Jersey Devils played in first-ever NHL regular-season game in Rochester.
In the 2003-04 season, the Americans came close to the Calder Cup, but were beaten 4-1 by the Milwaukee Admirals in the Western Conference final.
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 ipedia.com: Rochester, Monroe County, New York Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Following the American Revolution, western New York was opened up for development as soon as New York and Massachusetts compromised and settled their competing claims for the area in December 1786 by the Treaty of Hartford.
Rochester is home to a number of colleges and universities, including the University of Rochester, Rochester Institute of Technology, Saint John Fisher College, Roberts Wesleyan College, Nazareth College, and the Eastman School of Music.
Rochester is also home to a number of cultural institutions including the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the George Eastman House International Museum of Photography and Film, the Memorial Art Gallery, the Rochester Museum of Arts and Sciences, the Strong Museum, and the Strasenburg Planetarium.
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Rochester is surrounded by beautiful suburban areas, rolling countrysides and farmlands, as well as villages such as Pittsford and Fairport that preserve a small-town atmosphere.
Rochester is accessible, approachable, and livable; it offers individuals and families an abundance of opportunities, a lifestyle that provides the time to take advantage of them, and countless ways to make a difference.
Rochester is also an educational, and research center, with colleges ranging from the small and personal, like Nazareth, to large research institutions like the University of Rochester.
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 Rochester Americans - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rochester Americans are an ice hockey team in the American Hockey League.
They play in Rochester, New York, USA at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial.
Since the team's inception in 1956, they have played at the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial, formerly known as Rochester War Memorial Arena which was renovated in the mid-1990s.
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 Rochester Americans -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Rochester Americans are one of the most storied franchises in the history of the (Click link for more info and facts about American Hockey League) American Hockey League, winner of six (Click link for more info and facts about Calder Cup) Calder Cups.
Their close-knit relationship with the Sabres brought attention to Rochester in November of 2003, when the Sabres and the (Click link for more info and facts about New Jersey Devils) New Jersey Devils played in first-ever (Click link for more info and facts about NHL) NHL regular-season game in Rochester.
In the 2003-04 season, the Americans came close to the Calder Cup, but were beaten 4-1 by the (Click link for more info and facts about Milwaukee Admirals) Milwaukee Admirals in the Western Conference final.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ro/rochester_americans.htm   (232 words)

  
 Rochester Americans Est. 1956
The Rochester Americans will look to even their best-of-seven Calder Cup Playoff series tonight as they take on the Hamilton Bulldogs at 8:05 p.m.
The Rochester Americans announced today their playoffs dates for the 2007 North Division Semifinals against the Hamilton Bulldogs.
Rochester Americans tickets for the first two home games (GAMES A+B) of the 2007 Calder Cup Playoffs will go on-sale at all Ticketmaster outlets, www.ticketmaster.com, charge by phone (585) 232-1900 and The Blue Cross Arena Box Office on Friday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m.
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 Rochester - Into the Boards   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Rochester, NY - The Rochester Americans (39-26-1-0, 79 pts.) earned two crucial wins last week, and now trail the second-place Hamilton Bulldogs (37-23-3-4, 81 pts.) by just two points in the North Division standings.
Rochester, NY - Rochester Americans General Manager Jody Gage announced today that the Florida Panthers have recalled forward Rob Globke from Rochester, and have assigned defenseman Noah Welch to Rochester.
Rochester, NY - The Rochester Americans (36-20-1-0, 73 pts.) have lost four straight games and have slipped into a second-place tie in the North Division standings, two points behind the surging Manitoba Moose.
www.intotheboards.net /hockey/publish/rochester.shtml   (375 words)

  
 Chicago Wolves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
ROCHESTER, N.Y.---The Chicago Wolves lost, 4-0, to the Rochester Americans in the first-ever matchup between the teams at The Blue Cross Arena at the Rochester War Memorial last night.
Rochester got on the board with a short-handed goal as right wing Christian Matte sailed a backhand shot past Wolves goaltender Frederic Cassivi during a two-on-one rush at 6:16 of the second period.
Rochester took a 3-0 lead when defenseman Mario Larocque ripped a shot from the point at 12:49 of the second stanza.
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 Chicago Wolves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Rochester (26-28-14-5) lost for the first time against the Wolves in four meetings between the teams spanning the last two seasons.
First, the Americans made it a brand new game by pulling even, 1-1, when center Francois Methot tucked the puck into the corner of the net, just barely squeezing it between the post and Wolves goaltender Norm Maracle's outstretched foot at 4:17 of the third stanza.
Then, Americans right wing Norm Milley gave them their first lead, 2-1, off a rebound that bounced off Maracle's pads and straight back to him in the slot at 6:17 of the third period.
www.chicagowolves.com /news/readstory.cfm?story=722   (420 words)

  
 JS Online: Milwaukee in command
Rochester, which had to rally from a 3-1 deficit in the opening round of the playoffs to knock off Syracuse, must win three straight games to reach the Calder Cup finals.
The Americans, after falling in overtime on Saturday night, opened Game 4 with urgency and grabbed a 2-0 lead on first-period goals by David Cullen and Steve Lingren.
The Americans were upset that an apparent goal scored by center Chris Taylor at 15:59 of the second period was disallowed by referee Wes McCauley.
www.jsonline.com /sports/etc/may04/231645.asp?format=print   (869 words)

  
 The Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in Rochester, Home of the Rochester Americans (AHL)
The Rocheser Americans are today´s second oldest continuous franchise in the AHL right behind the Hershey Bears and serve as a farm-team to the NHL´s Buffalo Sabres.
The original costs for the construction of the new arena in Rochester were estimated at 2.5 million dollars, when the building opened it´s doors 10 years after first plans went public in 1955 it had costed three times that much; a total of 7.5 million dollars.
Americans will still remember a playoff game between their Amerks and the Hershey Bears in 1987 which was played at the old Buffalo Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, as the War Memorial was unavailable due to a circus in town.
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 Rochester 8, Springfield 0 - Boston.com
ROCHESTER, N.Y. Greg Jacina, Michael Ryan and Mark Mancari each scored two goals to lead the Rochester Americans in an 8-0 win over the Springfield Falcons on Saturday night.
The Americans scored three goals on starting goalie Jonathan Boutin in the first period and three more in the second on relief goalie Karri Ramo to open a 6-0 lead.
Rochester goalie Adam Dennis made 24 saves but was rarely tested in posting his first pro shutout.
www.boston.com /sports/hockey/minors/articles/2006/11/18/rochester_8_springfield_0   (162 words)

  
 Rochester travel guide - Wikitravel
Rochester is a city in the Finger Lakes region of New York state.
Rochester is known both as the "Flour City" and the "Flower City." It began as a small township around a mill.
Rochester's strategic location on the Genesee river allowed for the construction of numerous flour mills in the city.
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 DemocratandChronicle.com - Saturday, February 2, 2002
It may be time for someone to let the Rochester Americans and Albany River Rats in on what really isn't a secret -- you don't get paid overtime for going to overtime.
On the heels of a 14-9 loss in Toronto last Saturday, the Knighthawks turned in one of the worst performances in their eight-year history as they were bludgeoned 21-13 by the Philadelphia Wings Friday night at the First Union Center.
Rochester won 55-52 at the Palestra to improve to 7-1 in the University Athletic Association and 16-3 overall.
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 Home - 13WHAM.com
Rochester, N.Y. - Police and family say Shamar Patterson's friendship with members of a gang led to his death in a drive-by shooting.
Rochester, N.Y. - No one was injured when the helix ramp of the South Avenue Garage collapsed on a sunny Friday last spring, and a year later the garage has been shored up and re-opened.
ROCHESTER, NY 4/21/07- Michael Ryan scored twice in the second period, as the Amerks beat the Hamilton Bulldogs, 3-1,Saturday to even the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.
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 Bush League Factor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Once by the Jackson All-Americans of the All-American Hockey League, and once -- this is no joke -- by the Havana (yes, that Havana!) Tropicals of the Tropical Hockey League.
The Americans' logo is basically a U.S. Highway shield tilted at a 45° angle and painted to look like Wonder Woman's outfit, with the word "Americans" written in baseball script in front of it.
It was also a bit of an homage to the New York Americans, an NHL team best remembered today for making the curse that kept the Rangers from winning the Stanley Cup for 54 years.
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 Rochester Americans (AHL)
The Rochester Americans had a lot of things go right for them Friday night; they scored a power-play goal and took their first lead of the season.
The Rochester Americans remained winless in the 2002-03 season after dropping a 5-1 decision to the Hamilton Bulldogs Wednesday night at Copps Coliseum.
The Hamilton Bulldogs brushed off the rust from the preseason and defeated the Rochester Americans 3-1 in their season opener Monday night.
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 Rochester Rattlers
He also played an instrumental part in bringing professional soccer back to Rochester in 1996 and Donner and his partners brought Major League Lacrosse to the city of Rochester with the founding of the Rattlers in 2001.
In 1996, the Rochester Americans won the Calder Cup in the franchise's first year of local ownership.
The Rochester Rattlers lacrosse team (3-6) is currenlty fighting for the fourth and final playoff spot in the MLL.
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 Rochester Americans' Vaclav Varada named BAUER AHL Rookie of the Month   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The American Hockey League announced today that Vaclav Varada of the Rochester Americans was named the BAUER AHL Rookie of the Month for April.
As a result of his achievement, BAUER will contribute a Rochester Americans BAUER jersey signed by Varada to a young fan of the Amerks.
At the beginning of the 1996-97 season, BAUER and the American Hockey League announced a three year marketing partnership that names BAUER as the exclusive supplier of jerseys to the AHL on ice, as well as is in the sale of licensed replica and authentic jerseys.
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 Boston.com / Sports / Hockey / Minor leagues / Rochester 6, Syracuse 0
Jason Pominville scored a pair of power-play goals and Tom Askey stopped 30 shots to lead the Rochester Americans to a 6-0 shutout of the Syracuse Crunch in the American Hockey League Calder Cup playoffs Sunday.
Rochester scored its first goal on defenseman Steve Lingren's screen shot with seven minutes left in the first period.
Pominville was one of four Americans to score second-period goals.
www.boston.com /sports/hockey/minors/articles/2004/04/25/rochester_6_syracuse_0   (215 words)

  
 Rochester Colleges | Rochester, NY Universities
The economy in Rochester has seen continuous growth through the later part of the 1900s thanks to the technology base that it established in the 1960s.
Rochester is the 79th largest city in the states and the third largest city in New York (preceded by New York City and Buffalo).
Rochester is a home to a number of international businesses, including Eastman Kodak, Bausch & Lomb and Paychex, all of which make Rochester their world headquarters.
www.colleges-in-new-york.com /location/rochester.htm   (342 words)

  
 NEPA News - Rochester Americans 4, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 2
Clarke MacArthur had two goals as the Rochester Americans defeated the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins 4-2 Saturday night in the American Hockey League.
Rochester took a 1-0 lead on a first-period power-play goal by Nathan Paetsch.
Rochester took a 2-1 lead early in the second period when MacArthur skated past Penguins defenseman Ryan Lannon down the left wing and beat Chiodo with a backhand shot.
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 NewStandard: 6/5/99
The Americans feature the AHL's Goaltender of the Year in 21-year-old Martin Biron, who led the league in goals-against average (2.07), save percentage (.930) and shutouts (6).
Pittis is also the Americans' leading playoff scorer with six goals and 12 assists.
The Americans won the Calder Cup in 1996 and are making their fifth appearance in the finals in the 1990s.
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 Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Arts and Cultural Council for Greater Rochester is taking the lead in implementing a new five-year Arts and Cultural Plan by convening meetings and encouraging cross-pollination among the artists, arts councils, cultural organizations, economic development and tourism agencies.
The effort is part of a national project undertaken by Americans for the Arts which will assess the overall impact of the cultural sector on the national economy while looking at 120 communities in detail, including Rochester.
Americans for the Arts' economic impact studies continue to be among the most frequently cited statistics used to demonstrate the impact of the nation’s nonprofit arts industry on the local, state, and national economy.
www.artsrochester.org /artscouncil/research.htm   (449 words)

  
 Rochester travel guide
This is when the leaves on the trees change from summer green to the vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows of fall.
Winter in Rochester however, is not a time to hibernate.
Rochester 's "Cold Rush" offers festivals and attractions all winter long which include a chili festival on the shores of Lake Ontario to skiing down man-made slopes on Main Street.
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 Hockey in Rochester: The Americans' Tradition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
A special salute to the 1956-57 Rochester Americans, the first year of the
University of Rochester hockey squads, along with early advertisements.
Blaise M. Lamphier lives in Rochester and is a member of the Society for
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