Good morning, Rochester.

Crews will break ground Tuesday at Seneca Park Zoo on a new tropics exhibit after the Monroe County Legislature approved an extra $14 million, raising the project's cost to nearly $117 million; the (48,000 sqft) building will house orangutans, lemurs, a 150,000-gallon Pacific reef tank, and a renovated main entrance.

The Arc of Monroe is holding a hiring event today from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at 1890 W.

Ridge Road for people 18 and older with a valid New York State driver's license to meet staff and learn about openings, schedules, and training.

State leaders say New York has topped $4 billion in cannabis retail sales since December 2022, with $1.4 billion sold through the latest quarter of 2026; the state has issued 2,351 licenses, including 1,039 adult-use retailers and 744 open dispensaries, and more than 30 operate in the Rochester region.

Family-owned Five Branches Orchard and Juice Press showed how it presses and bottles cider and apple juice at its factory, cidery, and farm in a tour aired Tuesday by 13WHAM.

BEAT — featuring Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio — will perform three landmark 1980s King Crimson albums, Discipline, Beat, and Three of a Perfect Pair, at Kodak Center on Wednesday, Nov.

11; doors open at 8 p.m.

Ned Corman, a former Penfield music teacher and performer with Chuck Mangione and the RPO, died recently and is being remembered for founding The Commission Project and an early Swing 'n Jazz festival while mentoring generations of local students.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Harry Houdini's death, and the Society of American Magicians Assembly 47 is honoring his legacy and its charitable performances while the Mayor's Office has declared Oct.

31 National Magic Day to commemorate memorable magicians (local events and talks are planned).

Abilene Bar & Lounge owner Danny Deutsch says he will sell the Liberty Pole Way honky-tonk in November and hopes a buyer will keep its warm, community-focused music scene (he has already shown prospective buyers).

Al Olender will perform on Nov. 18 during the club’s final week.

The Memorial Art Gallery will eliminate general admission starting May 1, 2027, funded by a $9 million Free for All, Forever endowment; the museum will mark the first free day with workshops, food, music, a StART with a Story program, and a Caroline Kent talk after her pavilion mural unveiling (Isamu Noguchi exhibit open).

A state Assembly bill that would let the state buy Central Hudson was discussed in Rochester last week as advocates pushed public ownership to lower bills; the bill remains in committee (supporters say it could be a model for municipalities to pursue public control of RG&E via a feasibility study and referendum).

Medical providers and care advocates met at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry this week to discuss expanding access to opioid use disorder treatment and new Medicare and regulatory updates, with the New York State Office of Addiction and Support Services teaming with COMPA to keep providers informed (URMC).

Churchville-Chili beat Gates Chili and will enter sectionals with momentum, and senior captains say the Saints are clicking as they prepare for sectional play + aim to advance.

The Bills signed outside linebacker Andre Jones Jr. and cornerback A.J.

Woods to the practice squad Tuesday and released cornerback Anthony Kendall and defensive lineman Austin Johnson as they prepare to host the Baltimore Ravens at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Highmark Stadium.