Good morning, Rochester.

David Anderson, a teacher and storyteller who used history to inspire Rochester’s Black community, died on Aug.

13 at age (96) after a brief illness; his funeral will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at Linehan Chapel on Nazareth University’s campus.

Embrace Your Sisters celebrated its 20-year service helping breast cancer patients in 13 Western New York counties on Saturday; the group will host its Positively Pink Walk on Oct.-4 in Pittsford.

Fairport Craft Bits & Pieces supports seniors by offering programs for independence, care management & transportation.

Chris Lopez is checking details to help local residents learn about available options.

A man in his 60s fell from a window at Waterview Heights Nursing Home and Rehab Center this morning and died, with police reporting no foul play (the facility must submit a shutdown plan today as Medicare stops paying for new patients after next Tuesday).

L3Harris Technologies said Monday that its chairman and CEO Christopher Kubasik stepped down after an investigation found his conduct inconsistent with company values.

The board named Sam Mehta president and CEO and Lewis Hay III independent chairman, with changes effective immediately.

Wheel Works Brewing will open on Sept.

15 in a 147-year-old Shortsville factory turned brewery and restaurant — the venue features a full-service kitchen, two bars, and an outdoor space along the Canandaigua Lake Outlet for family-friendly activities.

The MAG is hosting its 69th annual M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival on Aug.

29 and Aug. 30 from 10 to 5pm at its venue. Attendees can enjoy art and craft displays as part of a celebration of local creativity.

Federal officials propose cutting Head Start regulations, potentially reducing funding plus support for over 700 children in Monroe County.

Local agency leaders warn that lowering administrative cost limits to 5% may hamper services (proposal under a 60-day public comment period with changes possible before next year).

State regulators approved the governor's Excelsior Power plan, offering Rochester customers $25 monthly for a year when they install a smart thermostat (and allow remote adjustments during peak demand).

Enrollment begins at year’s end for new participants.

State funding from the opioid settlement released yesterday has expanded youth recovery services at two local centers (the Center for Community Alternatives in Rochester and UConnect Care in Batavia), with each receiving about $500,000 to boost programs for young people overcoming substance use disorder.

East High/WOI moved to Class B this season and will host Monroe on Sept.

18 at East High as the program builds on last season's Class A success. Coach James Vann said returning starters focus on teamwork for a challenging RCAC schedule ahead.