Friday, October 23, 2026
Rochester news today
Today in Rochester (Friday, October 23, 2026): Rainy Friday: Halloween events, Mayo Clinic ranked #1. Also: City of Rochester hosts Halloween week family events today and this weekend; check rocmn.org for activities and times; Phoenix Tailings will build a critical metals processing facility in Rochester, bringing new industrial operations to the area. Weather: Rainy and windy today with highs of 9-13°C and gusts up to 39 km/h.
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- City of Rochester hosts Halloween week family events today and this weekend; check rocmn.org for activities and times.RochesterFirst ·
- Phoenix Tailings will build a critical metals processing facility in Rochester, bringing new industrial operations to the area.Recycling Today ·
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester ranked world's number one smart hospital for 2027 by Newsweek.Post Bulletin ·
News & local government
- Silver Lake drawdown has started as part of Rochester's major dam modification project.KDHL Radio ·
- City of Rochester celebrates reaching halfway point in lead service line replacement program.City of Rochester (.gov) ·
Events & going out
Food & drink
- Two chicken restaurants are shutting down in Rochester; details on closures coming soon.106.9 KROC ·
Jobs
- Hire Rochester Internship Program expands paid opportunities for undergraduate students.University of Rochester ·
Sports
- Rochester receives $200,000 USTA grant to rebuild tennis courts.kaaltv.com ·
- RIT men's hockey hosts RPI for a weekend doubleheader; check RIT Athletics for times and ticket info.Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics ·
Community & volunteering
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