🌱 How the I-590 ramp closure will change your Brighton commute

Greetings Brighton! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How the I-590 ramp closure will change your Brighton commute
• Why two Brighton residents are taking their town to federal court
• Starbucks on Monroe Avenue in Brighton is shutting its doors

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• I-590 ramp closure in Brighton this week (democratandchronicle.com) — Drivers in Brighton should prepare for the Monroe Avenue entrance ramp to I-590 northbound to be closed from 6 a.m. Sept. 30 through Oct. 5, with detours via Clover Street, Elmwood Avenue, and Allens Creek Road. The closure supports a $51.5 million bridge and road repair project along I-590 in the town, and timing may shift with weather.
   

• Lawsuit claims Brighton blocked Christian displays while allowing other religious displays (rochesterfirst.com) — Two Brighton residents are suing the town and Supervisor William Moehle, claiming officials allowed menorah and Ramadan displays at Twelve Corners while failing to act on their Nativity and Easter display requests. The federal lawsuit alleges religious viewpoint discrimination and First Amendment violations, and seeks permission for future Christian displays plus damages, with all claims still unproven in court.
   

• Starbucks to close 250 stores in the US: which locations will close in New York (forumdaily.com) — Brighton coffee drinkers will lose the Starbucks at 1914 Monroe Avenue as part of the company’s plan to close 250 U.S. stores, including 17 across New York State. The move, aimed at improving performance, also affects locations in New York City and several other suburbs, though no specific closing date is given yet for the Brighton shop.
   

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📸 Around Brighton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Brighton

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Wednesday September 30

• Tap, Ballet & Tumbling →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  5:30 pm
• Tap, Ballet & Jazz →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  6:15 pm
• Hip Hop Dance Class →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  7:15 pm

Thursday October 1

• 2026 School Taxes - Full Payment Due Date →
  Brighton Calendar Rochester, NY 14618
  12:01 am
• Granny Square Community Service Group →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  4:30 pm
• Cardio Drumming →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  5:30 pm
• Western Horseback Riding →
  Brighton Calendar
  6:00 pm
• Pickleball Instructionals: Intermediate →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Recreation Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  6:30 pm
• Pickleball Instructionals: Advanced Intermediate →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Recreation Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  7:30 pm

Saturday October 3

• Secure Document Shredding & Electronics Recycling Event →
  Brighton Calendar Rochester, NY 14618
  9:00 am
• Home Alone Safety: When I'm in Charge →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  9:00 am
• Babysitter's Training →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Rochester

• West Shore Home Acquires Rochester-Based Home Improvement Company, Expanding Presence in New York (qualifiedremodeler.com)
• National Women's Hall of Fame honors 10 trailblazing women in Rochester (rbj.net)
• Rochester gun violence down, but domestic violence remains high (rochesterfirst.com)

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Ok Brighton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: You don't want to press your luck! (Thank you Tee E. for sending it in!)
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