West Edmeston spruce selected as Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree
James McCarthy
James McCarthy
Sports Reporter · Rochester, NY
A lifelong Rochester resident, James earned his degree in Journalism from SUNY Brockport. He has spent the last eight years reporting on the Rochester Red Wings and other local teams for the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, bringing passion and detailed insights to his coverage.
More from James →Sports Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:37 PM · 1 min read
WEST EDMESTON, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)-- It's one of the biggest signs that the holiday season is right around the corner — the cutting of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree! This year, that tree has a pretty special connection to Central New York. From a quiet piece of property in West Edmeston to one of the [...]