Good morning, Rochester.

Aurora House will host its Baskets and Brunch fundraiser on Oct.

3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Rochester to fund free end-of-life care — featuring brunch, complimentary mimosas, over 100 raffle baskets and a fashion show by Second Look Boutique.

ESL Ballpark hosts the 29th annual Barktober Fest fundraiser for Lollypop Farm on Saturday with live music, contests, and a community walk.

Check-in is at 9 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m.; $5 tickets (children 12 and under free) support campus expansion.

Last Wednesday, the Veterans Outreach Center hosted Stand Down 2026 at Rochester Public Market to connect veterans with housing help, mental health support and job counseling—offering one-stop services for nearly 40,000 local veterans.

Schutt's Apple Mill in Penfield reports a bountiful apple crop thanks to cool weather and steady rain.

The 5th generation farm will soon offer over 20 varieties including a new Ludacrisp apple for fall pickers.

Thomas Warfield will perform his show 'Let the Music Heal You' with songs from Broadway, pop, gospel and jazz at the Spiegeltent on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 4:45 p.m. The performance invites the audience to experience music's healing power.

New York ranked second among the best states for teachers thanks to its high cost-of-living-adjusted salary and strong tenure protections — the WalletHub report also praised its top-rated academic work environment and noted the highest public school funding at $33,752 per student.

New Yorkers who purchased certain generic drugs may claim compensation from over $96 million in settlements announced by Attorney General Letitia James.

Consumers must file claims by March 8, 2027 via the online portal + by mail.

Rochester lawmaker Sen. Samra Brouk has proposed the STOP Act to ensure payday loan apps (charging rates over 300%) follow state usury laws that protect low-income borrowers from a cycle of reborrowing, as local credit unions call for tougher rules.

It may soon empower regulators to curb these predatory practices.

Rochester beat Memphis 4–3 Tuesday night at AutoZone Park thanks to Seaver King’s homer and strong relief pitching — the Red Wings lead the three-game series and will clinch a championship spot Wednesday, sending them to the Triple-A National Championship Game on Sept.

26 at Las Vegas Ballpark.

On Wednesday, the Red Wings hosted a watch party at ESL Ballpark for game two of their playoff series against the Memphis Redbirds; gate 1 opened at 7 p.m. and game two started at 7:45 p.m., while game three, if needed, will take place today.