Good morning, Rochester.

Banana Ball will come to Rochester in 2027 when the Texas Tailgaters and Loco Beach Coconuts play at ESL Ballpark on July 2 and 3; fans can enter a ticket lottery by Oct.

31 + purchase premium suite packages from the Red Wings.

The 39th annual BEE A Hero Day fundraiser is underway today to support the Ronald McDonald House and help families with children receiving care at local hospitals in Rochester.

Donations can be made via phone lines or online.

The Memorial Art Gallery will launch its Free For All, Forever initiative on May 1, 2027 — following free school tours that boosted attendance since August 2024 — and will host a talk by mural artist Caroline Kent along with family events on opening day.

RCSD will shift away from using police for school safety to rely on internal security using additional safety officers, a mobile unit plus a new command center with funds from the 2026-27 budget.

Community members can share feedback today at noon at F.I.G.H.T. Village on Ward Street where Superintendent Rosser will be present.

Local energy experts say smart thermostats can lower heating and cooling bills by 8% or more—rebates are available for homeowners to ease rising utility costs.

Rochester residents are encouraged to check Energy Star models to pick the best option for reducing energy use.

New York’s Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open on Monday, Nov.

2 and automatically provide over 1.1 million households support for heating bills if enrolled in programs like SNAP. Households not automatically enrolled may apply at local social services offices starting Monday, Nov. 2.

Rochester city officials launched an online dashboard that shows traffic safety data from 2023 to now.

The site features interactive tables+maps to help residents track crash details as part of Vision Zero and includes a report on automated traffic enforcement.

Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center closed after Lifespan relocated its last five residents to Lilac Manor on Oct.

15 (the center surrendered its operating certificate after losing Medicare and Medicaid agreements).

Irondequoit girls volleyball coach Marc Callari reached 500 career wins and looked back on his coaching journey, marking a milestone for the team.

Longtime Irondequoit girls' volleyball coach Marc Callari reached 500 career victories on Oct.

15 after 31 years leading the team — a milestone earned through sheer dedication.

Rochester Red Wings announced Banana Ball for next summer, with the Texas Tailgaters + Loco Beach Coconuts set to play at ESL Ballpark on July 2-3, 2027.

Fans can join a ticket lottery to secure their chance to attend.