Rochester news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Rochester on 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 · Oct 22, 7:23 PM
Phoenix Tailings will build a critical metals processing facility in Rochester, bringing new industrial operations to the area.Recycling Today · Oct 22, 4:23 PM
Mayo Clinic in Rochester ranked world's number one smart hospital for 2027 by Newsweek.Post Bulletin · Oct 22, 9:52 PM

News & local government

Silver Lake drawdown has started as part of Rochester's major dam modification project.KDHL Radio · Oct 22, 6:48 PM
City of Rochester celebrates reaching halfway point in lead service line replacement program.City of Rochester (.gov) · Oct 21, 8:04 PM

Events & going out

Rochester Pride announces 2027 festival date; more details to come.kaaltv.com · Oct 22, 10:13 PM

Food & drink

Two chicken restaurants are shutting down in Rochester; details on closures coming soon.106.9 KROC · Oct 22, 5:10 PM

Jobs

Hire Rochester Internship Program expands paid opportunities for undergraduate students.University of Rochester · Oct 22, 8:54 PM

Sports

Rochester receives $200,000 USTA grant to rebuild tennis courts.kaaltv.com · Oct 22, 5:36 PM
RIT men's hockey hosts RPI for a weekend doubleheader; check RIT Athletics for times and ticket info.Rochester Institute of Technology Athletics · Oct 22, 4:08 PM

Community & volunteering

Rochester teachers union considers 'no confidence vote' in Superintendent Rosser.WXXI News · Oct 22, 10:03 AM

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