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Good morning to you Rochester! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much does UR really pump into Rochester’s economy?
  • How Rochester students are turning a lonely holiday into joyful memories
  • How a $1M grant will transform Kodak Hall’s next century

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and not as cold, with a high of 39 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Breezy with a bit of snow, temps: high: 39, low: 31.
  • Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 35 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. UR drives $13B economic impact (fingerlakes1.com) — The University of Rochester now generates an estimated $13 billion in annual economic impact across New York, including 32,200 jobs in Rochester alone. With UR and UR Medicine ranking as upstate’s largest private employer, their health care, research, and capital projects pump hundreds of millions into the local economy and community benefits.
   

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2. Rochester students spread holiday cheer to seniors (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Rochester middle schoolers are brightening the holidays for seniors at Rochester Presbyterian Home with songs, games, and conversation. Students from several city schools partner with Action for a Better Community to ease loneliness for older adults, while gaining perspective from residents’ stories and building stronger intergenerational connections right here in Rochester.
   

3. $1M state grant awarded for Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre renovations (spectrumlocalnews.com) — A $1 million state grant is headed to Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre to upgrade its audio, visual, and lighting systems, marking the venue’s first major capital project in about 16 years. Local leaders say the improvements will help keep Rochester’s downtown arts hub competitive, supporting everything from RPO concerts to the Rochester International Jazz Festival for decades to come.
   

4. Local event held for nationwide day to remember the homeless (13wham.com) — Rochester neighbors gathered Sunday at Immanuel Baptist Church for a community meal and memorial honoring people who died while homeless this year, with a special tribute to longtime advocate Sister Grace Miller. Speakers reflected on her impact serving Rochester’s unhoused residents as part of the National Union of the Homeless Winter Offensive, a nationwide day of remembrance.
   

5. 'We are honored to step in': Bristol Mountain to host U.S. selections freestyle aerials (rochesterfirst.com) — Rochester-area ski fans can catch elite freestyle aerialists for free Monday night as Bristol Mountain steps in to host the U.S. Selections Freestyle Aerials after warm weather sidelined Park City. Local athletes say they’re excited to compete close to home, with jumps built in just days and competition starting at 6 p.m. near the Challenger Terrain Park.
   

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    Tuesday December 23
  • Wired for Opportunity - Intro to Computers - Veterans ONLY
    Veterans Outreach Center , 115 South Avenue , Rochester
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    • Saturday December 27
  • Cultural Connections
    Children's Center, Central Library Central -
    2:00 pm
    • Monday December 29
  • Storytime Safari
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    11:00 am
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💬 Chatter

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  • We just want to say a big Thank You.
    To the Gentleman in front of us who paid for are groceries . I cant explain how I feel. I shook his hand and just couldn't let go. What a blessing… (Nextdoor Shoremont)
  • Hello All !
    Well the wrapping party went very well. We had 37 folks not including myself and my husband! We brought back two pickups worth of wrapped presents… (Nextdoor Gates Strong)
  • Legends Hospitality posted a job opening for Ticket Seller in Rochester. Apply here.
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant/Part-Time in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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