Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Rochester.
🏘️ Community
News10NBC’s Rochester in Focus aired Aug.
23 with Sheriff Baxter and Reverend Stevens hosting Bridging the Gap at Grace Unity Fellowship Church and Pulaski Park along with a summer literacy program. It also featured author Maisha Beard’s book chat and an archival piece on foster care linking veterans and families.
People’s Choice Kitchen and Service the Community Inc. will give out free backpacks + school supplies in the Family Dollar parking lot on Thurston Road on Sunday at 2 p.m. to help children start the school year prepared with supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Local organizers host Taste of the Town at Greece Town Hall campus this Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m., featuring free samples from food vendors and live DJ music amid family-friendly activities.
💼 Business
Two winning Take 5 tickets—valued at $33,192 sold Friday at Wegman’s Kwik Fill on Buffalo Road and $31,500 sold Saturday at Tops Markets on Penfield Road—were purchased in Rochester and Penfield; numbers are drawn twice daily from a field of 1 — 39.
🎭 Culture
International Plaza hosted International Day of Salsa on Sunday, Aug.
23. The event featured guest dancers, live music and Latin food while celebrating Latin culture in a family-friendly space in northeast Rochester.
🎓 Education
Advocates say children needing early intervention face long wait times due to worker shortages + low pay, even after a slight reimbursement boost in the state budget.
A study by The Children’s Agenda will be released next year to suggest system improvements.
Fairport High School will change its start time for the 2026-27 school year from 7:25 a.m. to 9 a.m. following a unanimous board vote in 2024 (the move is meant to help students get more sleep).
🏛️ Government
Healthcare workers and local leaders gathered on Saturday at Seabreeze Amusement Park to kick off a voter registration drive aimed at protecting healthcare funding ahead of November's election - the family-friendly event encouraged community participation.
🏈 Sports
Photo galleries showcase decades of Section V football history with memorable teams + standout players and championship moments.
They also preview the 2026 high school football season and invite viewers to relive traditions across local programs.
🎉 Rochester Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Rochester Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Rochester Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Rochester Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Rochester.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.