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Miss Long Island crowns 2027 queens as pageant celebrates historic wins and a decade of leadership
By Lila Park
Toy Hall of Fame 2026 Inductees: Care Bears, Bingo, Slide, and Pokemon TCG
Evelyn Rodriguez
Evelyn Rodriguez
Reporter · Rochester, NY
Evelyn graduated from Bard College with a degree in Art History. She has spent the past three years covering local art events and cultural happenings for Rochester City Newspaper, bringing a unique perspective to the city’s vibrant arts scene.
More from Evelyn →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 1:44 PM · 1 min read
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The 2026 inductees for the Strong National Museum of Play's Toy Hall of Fame have been announced! On Thursday morning, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Care Bears, and Bingo were inducted into the Toy Hall of Fame. Here were the toys that did not make the cut: Tickle Me Elmo [...]
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