Rochester
Morning News
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester’s Auto Show is underway at Riverside Convention Center with a preview from Chris Lopez. The event opened Friday, Feb. 27 and runs until March 1. ABC 13
- ➤ The New Americans Hotline now expands its hours to include weekends, operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Its staff (including a full-time immigration attorney) provide free resources and legal information in over 200 languages statewide. News 10
- ➤ Rochester Downtown Development Corporation started Downtown Restaurant Week, Eat Up Rochester, where a different restaurant will visit ARC Rochester every weekday from Feb. 27 to March 8. Reporter Chris Lopez took a live tour to show community favorites (including early highlights) from the event. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Feb. 27, ARC Sound Stage featured local rock 'n' roll up-and-comer Sam Raspante and his band performing songs, showcasing his rising talent in the Rochester music scene. ABC 13
- ➤ The Rochester Preservation Board unanimously approved Eastman Museum's plan to remove the old University Avenue fence — with plans to install new fence sections and plant eight heirloom apple trees where the orchard once stood. Museum officials say fundraising will begin ahead of the planned removal in April. Rochester Beacon
- ➤ Rochester’s Auto Show is underway at Riverside Convention Center, having launched on Feb. 27 and running until March 1. Chris Lopez previewed the event and highlighted the exhibits for visitors. ABC 13
- ➤ The Black Heritage Committee held a panel discussion at Rochester City Hall in celebration of 100 years of Black History Month on Thursday night. Upcoming events are Women’s Recognition on Tuesday, Mar. 3 at City Council Chambers and the Black Heritage Gala on Saturday, Apr. 11 at the Convention Center. News 10
- ➤ Fairport native Claudia Hoyser performed two songs from her album Before The Dawn on ARC Rochester on Feb. 26 — a local event that kicked off her tour — and will return for more shows before she resumes her national tour. FOX Rochester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State Economic Development Commissioner Hope Knight said a planned $225 million investment in Rochester will be modeled after an Albany project + Sen. Jeremy Cooney urged increased spending flexibility to boost public safety in High Falls as budget proposals are due next month. WXXI News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Second Annual Big Climb for Blood Cancer United will occur on Saturday, May 2 at Innovation Square — organizers invite locals to step up and support blood cancer patients and their families. FOX Rochester
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Family Chess Club
3-4 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Engage in chess strategy and fun for all skill levels at this family-friendly club.
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Nintendo Switch Thursday
4:00 – 5:30 PM — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Experience gaming fun with Mario, Link, and Pokémon at this family-friendly event.
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Grease School Edition
7 p.m. — OFC Creations Theatre Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the classic musical reimagined for schools in a community theater setting.
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2026 Fly Fishers Workshop
9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Jewish Community Center — Free entry — Enjoy a day of fly fishing workshops, seminars, and family-friendly conservation education with food trucks and live music.
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Calgary Roughnecks vs. Rochester Knighthawks
1-2 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Ticket prices vary — Marvel at the high-energy lacrosse showdown between two fierce rivals.
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Sensory Friendly Hockey Games: Amerks
6:15-9:30 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Tickets required — Experience a more inclusive hockey game with sensory-friendly adjustments for all fans.
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Tannahill Weavers Concert
8-11 p.m. — Lovin' Cup — $35 — Experience the captivating blend of traditional Scottish melodies and modern rhythms from this acclaimed band.
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Corn Hill Neighbors Hockey Night
7:05-9:30 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Save $20 on tickets — Experience thrilling hockey action with the Rochester Amerks against the Toronto Marlies during Corn Hill night.
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112 Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Enjoy last-minute access to an exciting concert with R&B legends 112 in Rochester.
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Family Chess Club
3-4 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Play games and share strategies with fellow chess enthusiasts of all skill levels.
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