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The Tablet Catholic Newspaper · Lima, NY

At Lima's National Stadium, Pope Leo Urges Peruvian Youth To Reject Lie That Sin Brings Happiness

by Junno Arocho Esteves LIMA (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV called on young Peruvians to not give in to the “dangerous suspicion” that following God means sacrificing their personal fulfillment and to reject the belief that they need to sin in order to experience happiness. Addressing nearly 60,000 young people at a prayer vigil at the National Stadium of Peru in Lima Nov. 12, the pope urged them to “engrave in your hearts the words of Benedict XVI: ‘evil is always poisonous.'” “At times, we wonder whether following God’s will means giving up our dreams. This fear can give rise to an even more dangerous suspicion: thinking that God is depriving us of something and that, in order to enjoy life fully, we also need to experience sin,” he said. Tens of thousands of young men and women filled the stadium, singing and chanting, “Esta es la juventud del papa” (“This is the youth of the pope”).

Lakeville Journal · Lakeville, NY

Nearby: Lakeville, NY

Turning Back the Pages - November 12, 2026

125 years ago — November 1901 When Judge William Travers Jerome arrived in Lakeville on Tuesday evening, he was tendered a royal reception and a hearty welcome. About 400 citizens were gathered at the depot, and when the Judge stepped from the train, a roar of applause went up that denoted the enthusiasm and delight of his host of friends, while the surroundings were a blaze of red fire. After shaking hands with a number of friends the Judge and his party were driven to his residence where they dined and enjoyed a brief rest. At 2 o’clock a message from President Roosevelt was received, congratulating the Judge upon the splendid fight and victory. SALISBURY — James R. Harrison has closed his house for the winter and the family will spend the winter at the White Hart Inn. SHARON — At the Barnes place workmen are busy digging a cellar drain of eight feet in depth, at the starting point near the house.

Rochester Beacon · Geneva, NY

Nearby: Geneva, NY

No robotaxis for Rochester—yet

On a gray day in November 2025, when Rochester roads were slick and the lawns still coated with early winter snow, something new rolled down the avenues. The spinning LiDAR receptor on the roof, plus more on the fenders, were bouncing millions of laser beams off surrounding objects. Multiple cameras plus radars fed into an onboard computer digesting and verifying all this location information and commanding the vehicle to drive down the street (although there was a human stand-by driver onboard for this run). The sight was odd enough for WROC to report it on the news. This Waymo self-driving taxi (robotaxi) was headed for Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva for an exhibit arranged by state Sen. Jeremy Cooney (for his alma mater). Waymo is a division of Alphabet, the company formerly called Google. At that time, there was hope that Rochester would soon be one of the upstate cities Gov.

Bennington banner · Bennington, NY

Nearby: Bennington, NY

Elliot Russell sentenced to life in Ulysses Ivey murder

Elliot Russell addressed the court and maintained his innocence. JEFF MCRAE—BENNINGTON BANNER Elliot Russell sentenced to life in Ulysses Ivey murder Elliot Russell was sentenced to life in prison for the 2022 shooting death of Ulysses Ivey near Route 279 in Bennington. Russell maintained his innocence at sentencing. Jeff McRae Jeff McRae Reporter Bennington Banner Published November 10, 2026 - 5:24 p.m. BENNINGTON — Elliot Russell, 50, will be spending the rest of his life behind bars for the pre-meditated shooting death of Ulysses Ivey, 39, of Bennington following a sentencing hearing on Monday afternoon.At the hearing, Russell maintained his innocence and members of his family were allowed to play an extended version of the 911 phone call they say included at least one additional voice that they claim was omitted from the call tape submitted as evidence in the trial. The defense speaks with Russell's sister and brother-in-law during the hearing.