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In today's newsletter:

  • Meet the Rochester mezzo launching a new hometown choral ensemble
  • How investigators finally tied one man to two Rochester homicides
  • Why Rochester insurance bills are spiking—and what you can still control

Also on today's calendar: International John Violinist Coming to Rochester, NY at The Theater at Innovation Square and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny much of the time, with a high of 58 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant; breezy in the a.m., temps: high: 70, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Sunshine, a shower; breezy, with a high of 67 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. McGaugh, Andrea (rochester.edu) — Rochester mezzo-soprano Andrea McGaugh is deepening her local footprint, from teaching at area schools and performing with multiple Rochester choirs to co-founding the new Solarium Vocal Ensemble premiering this December. With strong ties to Eastman and regional orchestras, she's bringing major choral and operatic projects to local stages while mentoring the next generation of singers.
   

2. 2 Rochester homicides, nearly 2 years apart: Man gets 30 years (rochesterfirst.com) — A Rochester man has been sentenced to 30 years in state prison for two separate killings, including a 2023 shooting on Diringer Place and a 2025 homicide near Pleasant Street and North Clinton Avenue. Prosecutors say continued investigation while he was already in custody linked him to both deaths, underscoring ongoing efforts by Rochester police and the Monroe County DA to close serious violent cases.
   

3. Rising home and auto insurance costs affect Rochester area consumers (rbj.net) — Rochester-area homeowners and drivers are feeling sharp increases in home and auto insurance premiums as severe local storms, higher repair costs, and bigger lawsuit payouts drive rates up. Local insurance experts explain how Monroe County residents can seek savings through higher deductibles, discounts, and safety devices, while warning against cutting key coverages that could leave families exposed to devastating losses.
   

4. News10NBC Investigates: AG cases show 15 people died after contact with Rochester-area law enforcement in five years, no officers charged (whec.com) — State attorney general records show 15 people died after encounters with Rochester-area law enforcement over the past five years, with no officers charged in any of those cases so far. An investigative review of each incident, including still-open Rochester and Monroe County cases, highlights how state prosecutors repeatedly concluded they could not disprove officers' justifications beyond a reasonable doubt.
   

5. NYSBA Honors Broadcasters at Regional Training Sessions (tvnewscheck.com) — Rochester played a role in a statewide series of broadcaster training sessions and awards luncheons, with one event hosted at The Strathallan Hotel. The New York State Broadcasters Association used these gatherings to honor stations serving local communities and offer sales and management training, highlighting how Rochester's media professionals fit into New York's broader broadcasting landscape.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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