Good morning, Rochester.

ROCMaidan volunteers in Webster packed the 33rd shipment of emergency aid — including hospital beds and crutches — for Ukraine.

It will ship on Oct. 31 and the group will host its 12th anniversary gala on Oct. 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton on Jefferson Road.

Residents met at Seneca Stag Brewing in Penn Yan Tuesday night to discuss concerns over converting the former Greenidge Generation cryptomining plant on Seneca Lake into an AI data center — neighbors raised issues about environmental impacts, emissions, noise and water use.

Rochester’s 19th Ward is getting a community-built playground at 200 Arnett Blvd with features like moving platforms, slides, large chimes, and a communication board (designed to be inclusive).

It will open on Oct. 24 thanks to a partnership between the city and KABOOM!

The AI Sigl Community WalkAbout celebrates 37 years of supporting local children and adults with special needs and will raise donations at Eastview Mall when it kicks off at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct.

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L3Harris in Rochester will design, assemble, integrate and test a telescope for NASA's LISA mission (a space-based observatory) to detect gravitational waves and study cosmic events.

The Chai Guy Cafe offers fall flavors & a fresh take on chai tea at Public Market.

The vendor, who has built his business over 12 years, welcomes visitors every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Roc Holiday Village tickets for heated igloo inns went on sale Tuesday at 10 a.m. for groups of 30 to 40 in downtown Rochester (festival runs from Nov.

27 to Dec. 20). Smaller igloo reservations for up to six guests will go on sale Thursday, Oct. 22.

A recent report from The Children’s Agenda showed Hispanic students in Rochester City School District (RCSD) missed 38.2 school days during the 2024-25 school year compared to 35.3 days for all students; suburban districts reported Hispanic students missed around 13.7 days versus 11 days for all students.

Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Charlotte missed its placement deadline as 11 residents remain waiting for new care facilities, Lifespan said.

The agency is still searching within a 60-mile radius amid a regional long-term care bed shortage.

Deb Marcello from Happier at Home partnered with ARC Rochester to share fall activities that help seniors stay active and connected.

Suggestions include park strolls, apple orchard visits, hayrides & home crafts to boost spirits this season.

Red Wings General Manager Dan Mason was named Minor League Baseball’s Triple-A Executive of the Year yesterday after guiding his team to a 90-58 season and an International League championship.

Mason has earned the award three times before during his 32 seasons leading the team in Rochester.