Rochester
Morning News
Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eighth-grader Daniel Adams from Rochester Prep Brooks Campus is being honored for cleaning up trash on Otis Street and showing community leadership. The Do the Right Thing award, hosted by the Rochester Police, recognizes his efforts and his dream to become mayor. News 10
- ➤ Uniting and Healing through Hope of Monroe County is preparing its annual food drive to help families facing food insecurity this Easter season. Donations will be accepted at six Tops locations from Thursday through Sunday, March 29 + a news conference on Thursday will explain how to donate and volunteer. News 10
- ➤ RMSC presents Uncorked & On Tap, an annual tasting event where dozens of local vendors offer food and craft beverages. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at RMSC. FOX Rochester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Strong National Museum of Play announced 12 video game finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame and is accepting public votes online through March 13. The museum will reveal the inductees at the ESL Digital Worlds exhibit on Thursday, May 7. News 10
- ➤ Today, School of the Arts hosts its annual Dance Concert at 7pm to showcase choreography by students & faculty. The event continues tomorrow with performances at 2pm and 7pm, giving the community a chance to enjoy local creativity. ABC 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New York State leaders are warning residents to look out for price gouging on essentials as a Middle East conflict slows shipments of gas, medications, and food. Gov. Kathy Hochul urged consumers to report suspected gouging to the Attorney General's Office. News 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nazareth University named Maureen Finney its 11th president and she will begin on July 1 after Beth Paul stepped down in June following a six-month national search. Finney, the current provost & academic leader, introduced key program changes and will focus on boosting external funding. Rochester Beacon
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials report dozens of sick or dead birds across the region since early 2026, including clusters near the frozen Canandaigua Lake. The DEC advises leaving birds undisturbed (testing continues at the National Veterinary Services Laboratories), noting last year saw 293 confirmed cases in wild birds. WXXI News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's Bull's Head Urban Renewal Plan is breaking ground today at the intersection of Brown, Genesee, and West Main streets — the first phase of a 12-acre project set to add mixed-use development, preserve historic sites, and improve transportation safety with federal and state funding. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Section V Athletes of the Week winners were announced—Penfield's Alivia Duckles earned over 22,000 votes for her double-double from Feb. 16-22 while Rush-Henrietta's Noah Collins-Howard set a 55-meter dash record of 6.30 seconds at Nazareth during state qualifiers from Feb. 23-Mar. 1. Votes closed 8 p.m. Wednesday online. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Buffalo Bills players will join the Greg Rousseau Charity Softball Game on June 7 at ESL Ballpark in Rochester. A pregame tailgate starts at 10:30 a.m. and the home run derby begins at noon, with the first pitch around 1 p.m.—all proceeds benefit the Rousseau Family Foundation. ABC 13
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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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80’s vs 90’s House Party
9-11 p.m. — Skylark Lounge — Ticketed event — Dance the night away with the best beats from the 80s and 90s at this lively house party.
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Rockin' For Wishes Concert
12-6 p.m. — Whiskey's Upper Deck — Support Make-A-Wish — Enjoy a day of music, raffles, and family fun featuring tribute bands for your favorite artists.
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Kimberly Akimbo Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets start at $63.80 — Enjoy the whimsical tale of family and adolescence in this acclaimed production.
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