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Cheers Rochester! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Rochester's new Vision Zero report means for your daily commute
  • Why the 2027 Red Wings opener will be one for the history books
  • What the new Genesee Crossroads Park means for downtown Rochester

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 71 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Rochester Vision Zero report details safety gains and 2026 plans (democratandchronicle.com) — Rochester's first ROC Vision Zero progress report outlines $33.4 million in safety investments and a push for a citywide 25 mph speed limit to cut serious crashes. After past controversy over red-light cameras, the city is focusing on traffic-calming, safer walking and biking, and expanded outreach around schools, R-Centers, bus stops, and other high-risk areas through 2026.
   

2. Red Wings release 2027 schedule: Opening Day earliest in team history (whec.com) — Rochester baseball fans can already circle Friday, March 26, 2027, when the Red Wings open at home against the Syracuse Mets in the earliest opener in team history. The 2027 schedule includes multiple home series against Syracuse and Buffalo at ESL Ballpark, coinciding with the 150th anniversary of professional baseball in Rochester and offering plenty of early spring and summer game options.
   

3. Rochester breaks ground on Genesee Crossroads Park as part of a bigger plan to bring the riverway back to life (whec.com) — Work is underway to transform Rochester's Genesee Crossroads Park, improving river access, ADA accessibility, and trail connections as part of the broader Roc the Riverway revitalization. Nearby projects like the Sister Cities Bridge upgrades, Austin Steward Plaza, convention center renovations, and Roc City Skate Park expansion aim to boost downtown recreation, business activity, and residents' sense of community and mental well-being.
   

4. Latest RRH acquisition expands dermatology services in the region (rbj.net) — Rochester Regional Health has added Rochester Dermatologic Surgery in Victor, expanding access to general dermatology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic injectables for patients across the greater Rochester area. The Victor office will keep its services and staff while gaining the resources and surgical capacity of the larger RRH system, aiming to bring specialty skin care closer to where local residents live and work.
   

5. Manifest Technologies is rewriting the rules of lens manufacturing (rbj.net) — Rochester's Luminate NY accelerator is helping Manifest Technologies scale a new 3D manufacturing platform for ultra-precise smart lenses and optical components. By tapping local optics expertise, testing facilities, and supply chains, the startup is preparing to deliver its first industrial systems, compete for state-backed funding, and potentially expand operations while advancing applications from AR glasses to medical devices.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I Spent a Decade Working for White Churches. Here's What It Was Really Like. —Sms Novel Films Read on Patch
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    Remember that even the smallest act of kindness can brighten someone's day. Keep spreading love and making a positive difference wherever you go. (Nextdoor Chili Ave)
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    It prolongs their life by years. 2. It helps keep the feral cat population lower, improving the lives of those cats who cannot live indoors. 3. It… (Nextdoor Laurelton)
  • IDEX Corporation posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in Rochester. Apply here.
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.

Ok Rochester! 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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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