Good morning, Rochester.

Area firefighters and community members gathered Sunday morning at ESL Ballpark for the annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to honor 343 FDNY firefighters lost on Sept.

11, 2001. This year marks 25 years since the attacks as participants climbed the equivalent of 110 stories of the World Trade Center.

Yesterday, News10NBC’s Rochester in Focus aired interviews with a doctor on sickle cell disease for National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and the new Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra CEO — the show also featured insights from the RIT Center for Urban Entrepreneurship director along with a church minister introducing a worship guide.

Travelers in Rochester face higher travel costs today as AAA reports nearly a 20% rise in domestic flight prices while fuel prices climb amid tensions over Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, leading many to limit spending.

Rochester city schools in receivership are set to exit the status by the end of the school year, as state officials and district staff work on site and virtually to boost student performance.

Eight tornadoes struck upstate New York on Sept.

2, causing tree damage and minor structural damage without injuries — an EF2 in Fayette and an EF1 near Webster affected Monroe and nearby counties.

Rochester was chosen to join the Youth Climate Action Fund by Bloomberg Philanthropies, inviting local youth teams aged 15 to 24 to apply for up to $5,000 for projects in one of four themes (Protect, Thrive, Connect, Grow).

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service confirmed a tornado (rated EF-1 with 105 mph wind gusts) that touched down in Webster near Salt Road and moved into Ontario; it damaged homes, knocked out power, and uprooted trees.

Senior receiver Josh Barr returned during the Eagles' season-opening win against Gates Chili and scored two touchdowns in his first game back after a broken leg last season.

Section V high schools must email game scores after each contest for fall season results; updated files organized by sport are available online + locals can bookmark the site to follow teams.

Today, the Bills face the Texans at Houston's NRG Stadium at 1 p.m.—a challenging season opener that recalls past struggles in the venue so team improvements in running and defense will be tested.