Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of October.
Good morning, Rochester.
The Rochester Auto Show, a longstanding community tradition since 1908, has been discontinued after organizers posted a notice thanking exhibitors & sponsors.
Franchised new-car dealers now invite consumers to visit local showrooms for their next vehicle purchase.
Foodlink hosted its fifth Fall Festival Saturday afternoon at its community farm on Lexington Avenue to celebrate a full year after renovations expanded its space — offering free food, giveaways, and cooking lessons for local school groups and community gardeners.
The inaugural Varsity Dig Pink volleyball game was held Saturday, Oct.
3 at Mendon High School with the Vikings facing the Sutherland Knights at 1 p.m.; students, alumni, and local families wore pink to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester.
A local fundraiser at Aurora House in Rochester drew about 250 people to support free end-of-life care.
Volunteers organized the event by collecting 157 baskets, including 17 VIP baskets, as organizers aimed to raise $20,000 to fund care services+ the drive is essential to keep the nonprofit operating.
Rochester City Council will decide on Oct.
6 to spend $1.15M to reopen Peace Village — a site offering 19 shelters and services for unhoused adults at 97 Industrial St using opioid settlement funds until June 2027.
NAMI held its annual walk fundraiser Saturday at Asbury Methodist Church on East Ave with over 500 participants raising $116,000 by 4:30 p.m. as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week — live music featured News10NBC’s Brett Davidsen.
Hilton head coach Rich Lipani earned his 231st win on Oct.
3 as his team defeated Webster Schroeder 56-19, passing record holder Dave Whitcomb on Section V’s all-time wins list. The coach (coaching since 1989) celebrated with former players after reaching the milestone.
On Oct. 3, Section V high school football saw dynamic individual feats as Reger and Mangone each scored seven touchdowns, while teams like Greece Athena and Wayne secured dramatic wins in Week 5 of the season.
Matt Villalta made 35 saves in his Rochester debut as the Amerks opened the season with a 3–1 win over Toronto (defending Calder Cup champs).
Fairport stunned unbeaten Canandaigua in a long-awaited rivalry return on Friday, Oct.
3 — securing its first win in 13 years as players renewed a cherished Section V matchup on the field.
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