Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 11th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Today, 9/11 remembrance events mark the 25th anniversary across Rochester — from memorial ceremonies at Monroe Community College and vigils at RIT to commemorative walks and services at local churches and fire districts — honoring first responders and community members.
Brockport native Peter Spagnola worked at a Staten Island cleanup site following 9/11 and sorted debris to recover 55,000 personal items; his efforts are commemorated at the Brockport Library on the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
🚧 Accidents
Firefighters responded just before 6 a.m. on Thursday to a four-alarm fire near the southern end of Honeoye Lake, and Ontario County closed County Road 36 — from Southwest Shores to Lakes End Lane — urging drivers to use alternate routes.
🎭 Culture
Disney On Ice returns to Blue Cross Arena this winter with eight performances starting Thursday, Jan.
14. The family-friendly show titled Find Your Hero features characters like Mickey and Minnie as well as favorites from Frozen, Moana and Encanto.
🎓 Education
The RCSD special education department and Parent Advisory Council will host their fourth annual Special Education Resource Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at School 33 on Webster Avenue, offering parents and caregivers key information on programs and services for students with disabilities.
Rochester drivers are advised to be extra cautious when they see school buses with yellow flashing lights as students board on the first day of school; Monroe School Transportation's general manager said drivers should be prepared to stop at any moment.
Superintendent Andy Doell is retiring on Dec.
31 after nine years at Bloomfield + the school board will begin its search for a new leader immediately, aiming to conclude interviews by early November for a smooth transition.
Local reporters from Good Day Rochester and ARC Rochester wrapped up live coverage of back-to-school season in Sodus, Marion and Canandaigua after the first day of classes, extending best wishes to students and families.
🏛️ Government
Workers are cleaning up tar and gravel left on vehicles after a chip seal treatment failed on State Route 262 between Byron and Bergen.
Genesee County officials say the treatment did not stick properly — the road project has now been halted.
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