Rochester
Morning News
Sunday, October 26th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mt. Olivet Baptist Church celebrated 115 years on Oct. 25—marking the milestone with a gospel concert, worship service, and walkathon in Genesee Valley Park that underscored its long history of helping the Rochester community. ABC 13
- ➤ A community event was held yesterday at Rochester Community Sports Complex by Chisel Collective to help local Medicaid recipients, pregnant individuals, and parents pay for rent, utilities & food costs. The event ended at 6 p.m. and two more sessions are scheduled, one at Arnett Library on Oct 29 and another at Joseph Avenue Library on Oct 30. News 10
- ➤ On Saturday, Oct. 25, nearly 300 children attended the Peek-A-BOO Kids Halloween Party at Dr. David and Ruth Anderson Academy School No. 16 — hosted by ROC ROYAL INC and community partner Terrell Wyatt — where games, costumes, food, and support services gave local families a day of fun and hope. Families also connected with local services amid growing concerns for safety and economic uncertainty. ABC 13
- ➤ The Seneca Park Zoo hosted First Responder Day Saturday, Oct. 25 to honor local firefighters, police officers, dispatchers, and healthcare workers. Visitors enjoyed hands-on activities and saw emergency vehicles — learning how these responders keep our community safe. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fairport has proposed several downtown projects that include revitalizing Kennelley Park, upgrading multi-modal transportation, developing a boutique hotel, and converting an industrial building into mixed use—residents and visitors can share their feedback via an online survey open until October 31. Democrat & Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brighton native Ernie Clement received strong local support during the World Series when the Blue Jays beat the Dodgers 11-4 on Friday, as the school district and local businesses cheered him on. Sheffield Tavern is hosting a watch party for upcoming games—highlighting the community's lasting pride in his achievement. News 10
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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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Hiking Event with Dogs at North Ponds Park
10:00 – 11:30 AM — North Ponds Apartments & Townhomes — Free entry — Explore the scenic Bird Sanctuary and Chiyoda Trails with your furry friends or solo.
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WBEE's Guitars & Stars Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices may vary — Enjoy an evening of great music featuring local talent.
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Knitting Basics Workshop
12-1 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $25.00 — Learn essential knitting techniques and start your creative journey in this hands-on workshop.
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Grace O'Malley Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy @ The Carlson — Tickets available — Experience an evening of laughter with live comedy from Grace O'Malley.
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