Rochester
Morning News
Monday, October 13th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester residents are reacting to the Gaza ceasefire announced Sunday that expects 48 hostages to be released today (with 20 still alive) as part of renewed peace talks between Israel and Hamas. Local voices remain hopeful for lasting peace while also calling for true self-determination for Palestinians. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Perinton Pizza will mark its 40th anniversary on Sunday from noon to 3 p.m. at 7374 Pittsford Palmyra Road—offering a meatball-eating contest, games, entertainment, and giveaways—and will host a food drive for the Perinton Food Shelf to celebrate four decades in business. ABC 13
- ➤ Webster native Ryan Winn will appear on NBC’s new show On Brand with Jimmy Fallon where he pitches marketing ideas in a competition for a $100,000 prize from brands like Dunkin’ Donuts and Southwest Airlines. The show airs Tuesdays at 10 p.m. and Fridays at 8 p.m. on News10NBC — marking his shift from hockey dreams to a creative marketing career. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's last subway car, Car 60, is being restored at the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush with a $10,000 historic preservation grant from the Rochester Area Community Foundation. The first phase restores the upholstery and finishes—while later work will fix the motors so the car can run—even though no rides are planned during the restoration. WXXI News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rochester education advocates argue that requiring student portfolios to prove critical thinking can help voters focus on facts rather than feelings. The New York State Board of Regents recently approved a Profile of a Graduate that stresses these skills—similar standards are already used at 35 schools. Rochester Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Unemployed New Yorkers will see their maximum weekly benefit rise from about $500 to over $800 starting next week—Gov. Kathy Hochul said this change follows the state paying off a $7 billion federal loan used during the pandemic to support the fund. News 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Highland Hospital Breast Imaging will host a Breast Cancer Awareness event at Baber African Methodist Episcopal Church on Sunday from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—the event will provide educational resources and information on early detection to help women protect their health. ABC 13
- ➤ Highland Hospital held a nursing job fair at Radio Social—a local venue with a bowling alley—where candidates learned about the hospital's work culture and team dynamics. Nearly 40% of those who attended accepted job offers after engaging with recruiters in the relaxed setting. WXXI News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Buffalo Bills will face the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium at 7:15 p.m. on ESPN. Local viewers in Rochester can tune in on Spectrum channel 24. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ The Section 5 Wrestling Officials Association will start certification classes on October 15 for men and women who want to become wrestling officials. In other news, longtime local sports journalist James Johnson received the Stanbro Media Award (2023) from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and was honored by Section V wrestling in 2012. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Hundreds of rowers competed in the 36th annual Head of the Genesee Regatta on Oct. 12 at Genesee Valley Park along the Genesee River. The free event featured races for college, high school, masters, and local corporate teams—drawing interest from across New York. ABC 13
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Les Miserables Musical Performance
7:30-11:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story and stirring music of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables on its North American tour.
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Bluesmasters Live at Argyle Grill
7-11 p.m. — Argyle Grill At Eagle Vale — No cover charge — Enjoy smooth blues tunes from the Bluesmasters and special guest Mark Francise.
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Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk
10:00 – 11:45 AM — Innovative Field — Free entry — Participate in a powerful movement raising awareness and support for breast cancer.
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Clue: A Murder Mystery Show
7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious and suspenseful evening based on the iconic board game and cult classic film.
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AI Tools and Features
5:30-6:30 p.m. — NextCorps — Free entry — Explore various AI tools and solutions to enhance business and personal life.
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The Musical Box: Tribute to Genesis
8-11 p.m. — Temple Theater — Tickets on sale August 15th — Experience the stunning tribute to Genesis with theatrical flair and precision musicianship.
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17th Annual Scare Brain Cancer Away 5K Run/Walk
9 a.m. — East Rochester High School — Registration required — Participate in a community-focused event to raise funds and awareness for brain cancer research.
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I Love the 90s Tour
12-3 p.m. — Rochester Community Sports Complex — Tickets from $44.52 — Celebrate the 90s with hit performances from Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, and more!
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