Good morning, Rochester.

7 Brew opened a new branch near Jefferson Road in Henrietta and raised $25,000 for Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Director Brian Tierney said the location was chosen after research showed strong local demand from nearby colleges — the busy launch already drew large crowds.

Rochester is gearing up for Halloween with free family events this week — Public Market trick-or-treating is set for Sunday, Oct.25 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. — while haunted houses, costume parties and tours are planned through Saturday, Oct.31.

Former 13WHAM vice president and general manager Chuck Samuels was inducted into the New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame in New York City on Oct.

22 (joining four other station leaders) after a 29-year career that began in Rochester.

The University of Rochester has designated the new Eastman School of Dentistry to open in January 2027, marking its first new school addition since the Warner School of Education in 1958.

The new school will separate from the School of Medicine and have Eli Eliav as its first dean.

On Friday, Oct. 23, the Rochester Teachers Association criticized RCSD for lacking student services, school safety, and teacher retention, warning a no-confidence vote may follow if Superintendent Rosser avoids direct negotiations, while the district insists it remains committed to a successor contract ahead of mediation — set for Oct. 27.

The City of Rochester is nearing the halfway point in its plan to replace lead water service lines by 2032 — having removed over 14,400 lines since before 2018, with more than 16,000 remaining.

Residents have received guidance to reduce lead exposure while the project stays ahead of the EPA's 2037 timeline.

Tests from Sept. 21 at St. Mary's Campus show no detectable Legionella bacteria—after previous tests prompted water restrictions.

Rochester Regional Health will continue monitoring quality to ensure safety for residents and patients.

Reporter Deanna Dewberry — whose four-year investigation revealed understaffing and unsafe care practices — led to the closing of Waterview Heights Nursing Facility, resulting in 216 layoffs and more than 160 residents finding new housing.

Rochester Americans lost 5-3 to the Utica Comets at Blue Cross Arena on Wednesday as two shorthanded goals doomed their late three-goal rally — dropping their home unbeaten run.

They face the Syracuse Crunch at 7 p.m. today.

Banana Ball will debut at ESL Ballpark on July 2 and 3, 2027 as the Loco Beach Coconuts face the Texas Tailgaters — a tropical beach party matchup.

Fans can join a ticket lottery until 12 a.m., Oct. 31.

Victor's girls volleyball team held a senior night on Oct.

21 at their home court where each senior took one last swing and family members served as setters. The Blue Devils (now ranked second in the state) will prepare for the upcoming Section V high school playoffs.

At Penfield, the boys and girls volleyball teams will start Section V playoffs soon.

The undefeated boys carry a 13-0 record after a sweep while the girls, finishing 12-3, aim for their first section title since 2016 — both teams expect state title chances.

After beating the Memphis Redbirds, the Rochester Redwings became International League champions and fans celebrated at ESL Ballpark with meet-and-greets, merchandise discounts, live music, and drinks.

The team ended its season 90-59 and lost the Triple-A Championship game to the Oklahoma City Comets on Sept. 26.