Rochester
Morning News
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Willow Domestic Violence Center broke ground Monday at 1 p.m. on Skyview Center Parkway off Ridge Road in Irondequoit—starting construction on a new 16,000 square foot Family Justice Center that will provide survivors with civil and criminal legal services. News 10
- ➤ Yesterday, the Willow Domestic Violence Center broke ground on a new 16,000-square-foot facility at Skyview on the Ridge that will be the permanent home for the Willow Family Justice Center, offering legal support, counseling and social services. The project is funded by community partners and a $2.2 million New York State grant—an opening is planned for next October. ABC 13
- ➤ Crews have begun setting up at MLK Park for the 7th annual ROC Holiday Village, which will run from Dec. 5 to Dec. 28 and offer family fun and activities — an official announcement is set for 11 a.m. today. News 10
- ➤ The Rochester Beacon is starting its eighth year after launching on October 18 and has grown to nearly 3 million website pageviews as it offers local news. It will soon roll out a new website — and run a matching donation drive from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 to support its efforts. Rochester Beacon
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Little House Coffee opens in North Winton Village—its small space and warm vibe will give local residents a welcoming spot to enjoy coffee. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Twelve women from Buffalo and Rochester received over $30K in scholarships from the Stella Foundation to attend the National Women's Venture Summit in San Diego — the awards covered VIP tickets, travel stipends, accommodations, booth fees, and speaking opportunities. Democrat & Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Since July, school staff in the Rochester and Syracuse City school districts have faced late, short, or missing pay due to an Oracle payroll system upgrade—placing many workers in financial hardship. The districts are working each day to fix these errors—while teachers unions have filed a lawsuit and called for payroll experts. Spectrum News
- ➤ Penfield school officials will hold a board meeting today at 6:30 p.m. at the Transportation and Facilities Center on Jackson Road in Webster to let parents voice safety concerns following a tense meeting over an alleged student threat—up to 20 speakers must register by emailing [email protected] before noon Tuesday. Democrat & Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Teachers Association filed a lawsuit in Monroe County supreme court against the Rochester City School District over payroll errors that began in July when the district switched from PeopleSoft to Oracle—hundreds of teachers have not received proper pay and benefits. The union seeks an immediate injunction to stop further financial harm to its members. ABC 13
- ➤ Rochester will pilot the R-Future Fund program next spring to help city kindergartners save with a $50 seed deposit — children in need will get an extra $100. The initiative offers free financial education and parent contribution options and will eventually serve all students from kindergarten to 12th grade — linking families to long-term asset-building opportunities. Rochester Beacon
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Millions of Americans risk losing their SNAP benefits in November as the federal shutdown continues — advocates warn that low-income families in Rochester who rely on St. Peter’s Kitchen, which serves 400 people daily, will face growing food insecurity. Staff fear that if the cuts are not reversed, supplies of inexpensive food will dwindle further. Spectrum News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Section V sports reporters selected nominees for the Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week (Oct. 13-19), and votes will be accepted until (8 p.m. Wednesday) with the winner to be announced Thursday morning on Instagram. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Rochester voters can now choose the Faber Builders Football Athlete of the Week for October 13-19 as the poll closes at 8 p.m. Wednesday and the winner is set to be announced on Instagram Thursday. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Coming off a bye week and a two-game losing streak, the Bills are set to face the Panthers at 1 p.m. Sunday at Bank of America Stadium — they are favored by 7.5 points. The team will decide if Bryce Young or backup Andy Dalton starts at quarterback once his injury status is cleared. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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Tony D's Halloween Ball
6:00-11:59 p.m. — Tony D's — Ticket required — Experience Rochester's largest Halloween costume party with buffet, live DJs, and costume contests.
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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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Retroween Bash
8-11 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $20 — Dance the night away at the ultimate Halloween retro party featuring 80s and 90s music.
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Josh Ritter Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Rose Marie and John Beston Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of captivating melodies from one of America's greatest living songwriters.
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State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Swan Lake
7:00-8:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting performance of Swan Lake by the acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.
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Rochester Americans vs Syracuse Crunch
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Check FloHockey for streaming options — Exciting hockey showdown between two fierce rivals in the AHL.
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Housing 101: Patio Building Workshop
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — Free entry — Learn how to construct a patio with expert guidance from a local housing manager.
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JAWS IN CONCERT
7:00-8:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience the legendary film JAWS with a live orchestra performing its iconic score.
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