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Thursday, October 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Amerks players are teaming up with the Monroe County Library System for the 19th year of the 'Reading Power Play' program to read to children at local libraries and provide brief hockey demonstrations from November through January. News 10
- ➤ The 15th annual Wegmans East Avenue Grocery Run in Rochester, N.Y., aims to combat food insecurity by donating all proceeds to 35 food pantries and hot meal programs, with a participation of 1,500 people anticipated. News 10
- ➤ Rochester hosts a weekend of community events including the Children's Book Festival, Deaf Culture Day, and a charity grocery run to fight food insecurity. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester business owner pleads guilty to defrauding lenders of $3.5 million using customers' identities. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ JohnMichael Santiago will serve nearly 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal officer and causing injuries to corrections officers during the Daniel Prude protests in Rochester. NewsRadio WHAM
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Help America Vote Act of 2002, signed by President George W. Bush, requires ID only at voter registration, not at polling places, sparking ongoing legislative discussions. News 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Malik Evans announced the city's plan to notify residents about lead water service lines and replace them by 2030, aiming to safeguard public health. Democrat & Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Haylie Smith, a senior from Rush-Henrietta, was named Section V's Girls Athlete of the Week after winning the Monroe County Invitational with a time of 17:59.7. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Lucas Leone, an Aquinas senior, is named Section V's Football Athlete of the Week after becoming the all-time leader in tackles. Democrat & Chronicle
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Legends Lager Celebration with John 'Bills Elvis' Lang
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Empty Bowls and Online Silent Auction 2024
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Teen & Adult Open Skate at Lakeshore Hockey Arena
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Holiday Market 2024 at Schutt's Apple Mill
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2024 PGXC Cross-Country Race Series
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Candlelight Tours at Granger Homestead
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The Uptown Groove: Women Who Rock Concert
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