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13WHAM (19)

Two teens injured in shooting in downtown Rochester Yesterday 10:23 p.m.
Monroe County Democratic Committee holds rally in final stretch before Election Day Yesterday 1:58 p.m.
Two injured in Batavia shooting, according to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office Yesterday 12:41 p.m.
GALLERY: Halloween events across Rochester area Friday 10:50 p.m.
Flu cases surge earlier than usual across New York state and Monroe County Friday 6:29 p.m.
Rochester police seek help locating missing siblings taken by their non-custodial mother Friday 6:21 p.m.
GALLERY: College engineering students compete in pumpkin launching contest in Rochester Friday 5:17 p.m.
Burlington celebrates grand opening at Pittsford Plaza Friday 4:08 p.m.
No charges in fire that destroyed Ontario County warehouse full of expired hand sanitizer Friday 3:10 p.m.
Officer shoots dog that attacked pedestrian, Rochester police say Friday 2:54 p.m.
Livingston County man gets 30-year sentenced on federal child porn charges Friday 2:07 p.m.
Rochester police looking for missing 7-year-old boy and 5-year-old girl Friday 12:20 p.m.
2 men accused of assaulting Livingston County deputies during another man's arrest Friday 11:14 a.m.
Rochester police identify man in wheelchair struck and killed by city garbage truck Friday 10:18 a.m.
New tool maps Rochester’s downtown art with self-guided walking tours Thursday 9:30 p.m.
Monroe County group offers free rides as early voting surges Thursday 6:27 p.m.
GALLERY: New playground opens at MLK Park in downtown Rochester Thursday 3:33 p.m.
GALLERY: Chick-fil-A celebrates grand opening in Penfield Thursday 2:57 p.m.
Homicide led to police chase in Wayne County that ended with driver's suicide, police say Thursday 2:36 p.m.

WXXI News (10)

Donald Trump looms over New York attorney general’s race Yesterday 12:00 p.m.
Installation of new Sister Cities Bridge sculpture begins Friday 6:40 p.m.
Outcome of the Fairport mayoral election could take time Friday 3:26 p.m.
Healthy Baby Network reflects on 30 years of service Friday 8:35 a.m.
Daily News: Sodus trooper shooting probe, lead levels drop in Monroe Co kids, weekend rally to encourage Latinos to vote Friday 8:14 a.m.
New York state comptroller candidates offer differing outlooks Friday 5:05 a.m.
Brighton district to update community on athletic field project and cleanup Friday 5:00 a.m.
Journalist Greg O'Brien on living with Alzheimer's Friday 1:32 a.m.
Fewer Monroe County children had elevated levels of lead in their blood in 2025 Thursday 3:51 p.m.
Saturday event aims to get local Latinos to the polls Thursday 1:12 p.m.

WROC News 8 (9)

Two teens shot in downtown Rochester, several people in custody Yesterday 9:00 p.m.
Greece ramps up fight against invasive water chestnuts threatening local waterways with grant Yesterday 8:03 p.m.
Suspect charged after 2 hospitalized in Batavia shooting Yesterday 12:22 p.m.
Winning Take 5 Lottery ticket sold at Brockport Wegmans Yesterday 10:46 a.m.
Pride of Rochester Marching Band gets send-off ahead of state championship Yesterday 9:23 a.m.
Football Frenzy Live: Hilton, Brighton set to square off in Class A1 finals Yesterday 1:59 a.m.
Causewave honors Rochester community leaders at annual Wavemaker Celebration Friday 4:59 p.m.
Two men arrested in Greece golf cart theft attempt Friday 3:12 p.m.
Rochester officer shoots dog during attack on pedestrian Friday 2:46 p.m.

City of Rochester (6)

New Cobbs Hill Shade Shelters Now Available to Park Visitors Friday 3:56 p.m.
Mayor Evans celebrates the installation of City Mark-themed public art sculpture on the Sister Cities Bridge Friday 12:59 p.m.
City of Rochester leaf collection begins Nov. 2 Friday 11:59 a.m.
2027 benefits open enrollment is here! Friday 8:00 a.m.
City celebrates young artists at 2026 Mayors for Peace Art Competition awards ceremony Thursday 2:35 p.m.
City of Rochester launches 'Art Around: Downtown' walking tours and Draft Arts & Culture Plan Thursday 10:00 a.m.

Rochester Beacon (6)

Last call for Nine Maidens Friday 4:36 p.m.
The best of all possible operettas: Bernstein’s ‘Candide’ Friday 11:00 a.m.
Report calls for changes in child welfare system Thursday 1:14 p.m.
When a cry for help becomes a call to CPS Thursday 1:13 p.m.
The uncontested race for DA Thursday 9:13 a.m.
Beacon’s annual matching-gift campaign kicks off Nov. 1 Thursday 9:10 a.m.

WHEC News10NBC (5)

Somershire Drive in Irondequoit expects thousands of trick-or-treaters, extra police patrols Yesterday 6:32 p.m.
Goodman Plaza in Rochester hosts first-ever trunk-or-treat Yesterday 6:09 p.m.
Rochester Animal Services free adoption event comes to a close on Halloween Yesterday 5:21 p.m.
Rochester’s Pumpkins in the Park 5K race takes place on Halloween Yesterday 4:05 p.m.
GCSO: 2 people shot in Batavia and taken to hospital, suspect in custody Yesterday 12:55 p.m.

Town of Gates (3)

Gates Fire District 2027 Adopted Budget Friday 9:43 a.m.
Nov 2026 TB Agenda Friday 9:39 a.m.
Oct 2026 TB Meeting Minutes Drafted Friday 9:38 a.m.

CITY Magazine (1)

Unexpected Finger Lakes (and beyond) spots worth a midday detour Friday 1:22 a.m.

Town of Ogden (1)

Ogden Town Board Recognizes National First Responders Day Thursday 9:45 a.m.

This week

Nov 29, 2026, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Holidays at the Market

Rochester Public Market · City of Rochester — Holidays at the Market
City of Rochester · Friday 10:41 a.m.

Community Care Hub Veteran Support Networking Event

Farms of the week

Apple weeks. Confirm before you drive.

Whittier Fruit Farm219 Whittier Rd
Wickham FarmsHoneycrisp, confirm before you drive
Schutt’s Apple MillConfirm before you drive
Robb FarmsConfirm before you drive
Fisher’s Fruit & Christmas Tree FarmBrockport
Bauman’s Farm MarketConfirm before you drive
G and S OrchardsWalworth

All Rochester farms

Upstate food

Restaurant menus with the date we last checked them, plus seasonal farm recipes, like this month’s.

Visit upstate.lol

Edition

This edition: the Erie Canal at Pittsford.

Erie Canal at Pittsford on 4 September 2022, looking west. Trees along the water are still green; foliage is not at peak. — Erie Canal at Pittsford, 4 September 2022. Photo by Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Early September; foliage not at peak.

Apples for sale at the Rochester Public Market on 26 October 2019. — Apples at the Rochester Public Market, 26 October 2019. Photo by Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Late October, past this issue’s window.

Economy

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · September 2026 · checked November 1, 2026

518,900

Rochester MSA jobs · SA · September 2026
4.1%

Rochester MSA unemployment · NSA · September 2026
560,500

Buffalo MSA jobs · SA · September 2026
321,700

Syracuse MSA jobs · SA · September 2026