Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
Good morning, Rochester.
🏘️ Community
URochester and union representatives for 2,000 workers (including health care and campus staff) extended their three-year contract to Sept.
26 while talks for a new labor agreement continue. Negotiations began on Aug. 6 and will add four sessions after the previous pact expired on Sept. 5.
🎭 Culture
In Fairport, the Erie Canal + railroad drove modern growth by opening trade routes and boosting local business.
The town developed as these historic transport hubs shaped community life over the years.
🎓 Education
New York ranked No. 8 in a WalletHub study on public school systems, scoring 59.52 while leading in spending but ranking lower on safety — only No. 19 based on quality and safety metrics such as test scores and bullying rates.
Data were sourced until June 22.
🏛️ Government
Today, New York Secretary of State Walter T.
Mosley announced groundbreaking for the $8.2 million Genesee Crossroads Park along the Genesee River, part of the ROC the Riverway effort to boost accessibility and host public events. The park will feature ADA upgrades + improved river views.
🏥 Health
Recovery All Ways held its 11th annual gathering for Scotty B.
Overdose Awareness Day on Aug. 27 near International Plaza, where speakers stressed harm reduction and naloxone use and urged the opening of an overdose prevention center. City officials and community partners provided resources to help reduce opioid fatalities.
A person with measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital’s emergency department late Monday into early Tuesday — county health officials are reviewing records and advising anyone without documented immunity to monitor for symptoms until Sept.
28.
An individual who tested positive for measles visited Strong Memorial Hospital’s emergency department between 11 p.m. Monday and 2 a.m. Tuesday, potentially exposing patients without documented immunity.
Hospital and county health officials are reviewing records and will contact those at risk to monitor for symptoms through Sept. 28.
📰 Lifestyle
Marili Vaca reveals how $20 can fetch fresh produce + local treats at the Rochester Public Market.
Her detailed haul shows affordable options that invite locals to explore the market’s diverse selection.
Local reporter Tracy Schuhmacher reviewed 10 top Rochester sandwiches, spotlighting Fare Game Food Co.'s pastrami sandwich—served Saturdays from 9 a.m. at the B shed—and Wildflour's crispy meatball cutlet at 620 North Winton Road.
Her piece notes creative flavors and a range of styles for every taste.
🏈 Sports
Local voters are asked to choose the large schools boys soccer player of the year presented by Turf Masters by selecting among 16 top high school athletes, with the poll open until 8 p.m. Sept.
12 and the winner to be announced next week on DandCSports Instagram page.
Readers can vote for the small schools boys soccer player of the year presented by Turf Masters.
The poll remains open until 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 (13 athletes are competing) and the winner will be announced on the DandCSports Instagram page (official details).
Section V football games kick off today (Week 2), featuring matchups on Thursday through Saturday, including Brockport at Greece Arcadia at 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Teams will compete in several local contests, with a few games canceled.
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