Rochester
Morning News
Tuesday, October 14th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp will host its Trail Mix 5K at 4:30 p.m. — Beer Fest will start at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 17 at 809 5 Points Road in Rush. ABC 13
- ➤ In Rochester, Chayla Marquez, a mother of two, shared her journey on Oct. 8 after enduring 15 months of homelessness following her release from jail—she credited the YWCA for providing safe shelter during hard times. Marquez now focuses on her family and her fashion brand PraviPrints while a report by Partners Ending Homelessness links rising costs to local homelessness—highlighting ongoing community challenges. ABC 13
- ➤ On Monday, Oct. 13, the Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester hosted a gathering at Louis S. Wolk JCC to reflect on the Israel-Hamas peace deal that returned the final hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. Sharon Shafrir from Bring Them Home—after 738 days of work—said the event marks a hopeful start even as others questioned what comes next for the region. ABC 13
- ➤ On Oct. 10, staff at East Irondequoit Central School District filled 40 birthday boxes with cake ingredients and card supplies for donation to the Irondequoit Community Cupboard during School Improvement Day—an event that also featured pickleball, yoga and arts and crafts to help local families celebrate special birthdays. ABC 13
- ➤ Angels of Mercy will host a Domestic Violence Awareness walk on Oct. 16 (meeting at 4 p.m. in front of their office at 692 North Winton Road) to honor victims and raise awareness of domestic violence. Their Butterfly Boutique will accept donations of personal care items, towels, and bedding (from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) along with money to help meet a $500 goal. Democrat & Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Gateways Music Fall Festival began Monday in Rochester to celebrate Black classical artistry with performances in partnership with Eastman School of Music. The festival continues until Thursday—tonight at Hatch Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m., Eastman alumnus David Berry will perform. News 10
- ➤ On Monday, Oct. 13, Rochester celebrated Indigenous Peoples Day at Cobb’s Hill Park with music, dancing and crafts—while the Italian American Community Center in Gates held its Columbus Day flag raising and luncheon to honor Italian heritage. ABC 13
- ➤ Little Theatre will celebrate its 96th anniversary on Friday, Oct. 17 — marking nearly a century of preserving cinema and serving the local community. ABC 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Next year, the new cruise ship American Patriot will make a stop in Rochester as part of a nine-day Great Lakes cruise that begins in Oswego and visits Clayton, Buffalo and Niagara Falls + passengers will spend a day and a night in Rochester. Four trips are planned from late May to late August with fares starting at $8,675 for this journey. WXXI News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Community University will offer three free financial training sessions to local residents—covering safe banking, family planning, and small business loans—with classes on Oct. 21, Oct. 28, and Nov. 4. Up to 25 participants per session must apply by Oct. 17 to join the program led by the Office of Financial Empowerment. WXXI News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at NTID are testing AEDs with enhanced visual cues—flashing lights and color-coded indicators—to help deaf users respond in emergencies, and campus officials will replace several devices as their life cycle ends. Spectrum News
- ➤ Highland Hospital held a breast cancer awareness event at Baber AME Church on Sunday to teach women the importance of screening mammograms for early detection. Reverend Frances Rogers said the event aimed to give women clear, useful information — a key step in staying healthy. News 10
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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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