Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of October.
Good morning, Rochester.
Honor Flight Rochester Mission 98 returned to Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport on Sunday after transporting 80 veterans from Washington, D.C. and 21 Livingston County veterans by bus funded by the New York State Dwyer Program; the nonprofit will fly more veterans on Oct. 25.
Wat Pa Lao Buddahadham Temple in Henrietta hosted a Walk for Peace on Sunday to honor a 2,300-mile journey undertaken over 108 days by resident monks, and participants joined a meditation session that promoted kindness (a nod to mindfulness).
News10NBC's Rochester in Focus on Oct.
4 interviewed Heroes Ball co-chair Colleen Parsons about Friday’s fundraiser with Thurman Thomas as guest, community leaders on improving culturally competent care, artist David Haygood Jr. detailing inspiration, and tourism director Christine Wirth previewing Wayne County's apple tour.
A new ban on Canadian imports, which took effect Tuesday, is affecting local liquor stores; East Avenue Liquor Store owner Nelson Habecker said he will delay orders on products like Crown Royal while wholesalers build inventory (he expects shortages of smaller imports), and Casa Larga’s Andrea O’Neill advises shoppers to try local options.
Hilton held its 44th Apple Festival on Sunday, Oct.
4 with thousands of community members enjoying apple treats and family fun. The festival board will meet in December to plan next year's event.
The fourth annual Italian Heritage Day was held today at Rochester Public Market — visitors enjoyed traditional Italian food, live entertainment and language lessons taught by RIT and Nazareth College students while learning about migration history.
Moving Day Rochester is set for Saturday, Oct.
10 at Monroe Community College from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to raise Parkinson's disease awareness through walks, activities, and workout classes. Jim Donahue (retired Commissioner of Recreation and Parks) and Dr. Nichole Lanzafame (Limitless Physical Therapy Specialist) will share event details.
Honeoye Falls-Lima's strong defensive play earned a 3-2 win over Batavia; the team will face Brockport next week.
Honeoye Falls-Lima held off Batavia for a 7-6 win on Saturday, Oct.
4 with Sam Oliver scoring a crucial 10-yard touchdown run and a solid defensive stop on Batavia's final drive. The win improved HFL’s record to 3-2 after missing two key offensive players.
Bills quarterback Josh Allen tied the franchise record of 87 touchdowns from scrimmage during Sunday's win over the Chargers — matching Andre Reed and Thurman Thomas — and his next rushing or receiving touchdown in the game against New England will set the solo mark.
Section V schools raced at the McQuaid Invitational today at Genesee Valley Park, where Pittsford Sutherland’s Brad Grimm finished fourth with a time (14:51.9) that marked a strong personal improvement while teammates and other runners posted impressive results for a promising cross country season.
Pittsford Mendon girls volleyball ended a 15-year win drought by defeating Sutherland in four sets on Oct.
3 — the state-ranked team, led by Sydney Harff, now holds a higher ranking in the New York Volleyball Coaches Association and will meet Sutherland again on Oct. 13.
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