Good morning, Rochester.

The New York State DMV, Monroe County leaders, and the Rochester Americans are launching a campaign to stop impaired driving, with safety messages shown during Amerks games at Blue Cross Arena and in broadcasts to urge fans to drive safely or use alternate rides.

The Rochester Beacon will join NewsMatch (the matching-gift campaign) running Nov.

1 through Dec. 31, with gifts matched dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000 per donor and a $15,000 cap per organization. Donations must be individual (or from a donor's business, foundation, or DAF); the Beacon's goal from individuals is $30,000.

Mayor Malik D. Evans and community partners today opened a new accessible playground at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park (Manhattan Square Drive and Adventure Place) featuring wheelchair-friendly equipment, sensory areas, separate play zones, and a spray feature shaped by resident input.

Travaris Meeks, a junior at the Aquinas Institute, received a Do the Right Thing award after he stayed calm and refused to fight when an adult pushed him during a roller-skating incident; nominations for Monroe County students in grades K to 12 can be submitted by anyone over 18.

Today the City launched Art Around: Downtown, self-guided walking tours and an online public art finder covering downtown public art (tours 1.3–5 miles).

The City also released a Draft Arts and Culture Plan and is asking for public feedback at in-person and online sessions in November and December.

GO ART will host Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) events honoring loved ones from Halloween through Monday, Nov.

2. Festival celebrations begin Sunday, Nov. 1 at the Orleans County Fairgrounds in Batavia, and GO ART's Gregory Hallock and artist Luis Vazquez Estrada will join ARC Rochester to preview the holiday and traditions.

A public hearing is set for 6 p.m. at the Sea Breeze firehouse (4657 Culver Rd.) on a plan to dissolve the 100% volunteer Sea Breeze Fire District and transfer services to Point Pleasant because of low volunteers; if approved, Point Pleasant will take over on Saturday.

Highland Park is at peak fall color today, drawing visitors to walk its trails + enjoy the changing leaves across the arboretum.

Varsity Voices breaks down the Section V football playoffs on its latest episode, offering game previews, players to watch + the playoff schedule so fans can prepare for the postseason.

Erin Foley scored three goals and assisted once to lead Rochester to a 5–0 win at Fauver Stadium on Saturday, clinching a Liberty League playoff berth.

The Yellowjackets will host William Smith next Saturday with home-field advantage for the play-in game on the line.