Rochester
Morning News
Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Young entrepreneurs showcased cooking, baking, photography, and apparel skills at a local marketplace on Saturday. Founder Matthew Wagstaff said the event provided a real-life chance for kids to apply business and math lessons, and the marketplace partnered with Black Men Achieve to extend its outreach. News 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Spirit Airlines Airbus A321 carrying about 90 passengers made an emergency landing at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport Saturday morning after a pressurization issue, and no injuries were reported — the plane will be serviced locally. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy Award-winning Brandi Carlile will perform at CMAC on Aug. 20 for The Human Tour with special guest I'm With Her and tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. March 20 — each sale contributing $2 to her Looking Out Foundation. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Rochester’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade took place Saturday, Mar. 14 — thousands gathered downtown to celebrate Irish heritage amid cool, windy conditions. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 22nd annual FIRST Robotics Finger Lakes Regional competition took place Saturday at RIT's Gordon Field House, featuring 56 teams from the Northeast, Canada, Hawaii, and Taipei who competed in REBUILT by tossing yellow nerf balls into scoring hubs and navigating obstacles. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Strong winds caused widespread power outages in upstate New York yesterday. Local residents can track outage updates online and call utility companies as crews work to restore power. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ New York officials announced that a statewide burn ban will begin tomorrow to limit residential brush burning and reduce wildfire risk in warmer weather (the ban runs until May 14). Democrat & Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials reported that this season’s flu vaccine was only 25-30% effective in adults and 40% effective in children, marking the lowest rate in over a decade. The CDC noted high flu rates in the Finger Lakes since Oct. 1. News 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, Pittsford faced Suffern in the state hockey Division I semifinal at HarborCenter in downtown Buffalo as the Panthers needed two wins to capture their first state title. The teams entered with records of 19 wins, 3 losses, and 2 ties & 18 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie, respectively. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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Rochester Speed Dating for Ages 41-54
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Hideaway — Ticket required — Meet potential matches in a fun and safe environment with a modern approach to dating.
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Kimberly Akimbo: A Theatrical Experience
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets start at $98 — Enjoy an unforgettable performance of Kimberly Akimbo in Rochester.
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Spring Fling KidsFest
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Tim Hortons Iceplex — $15 for unlimited ice skating — A giant indoor playground filled with bounce houses, games, and non-stop entertainment awaits your family.
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Easter Buffet Celebration
12-5 p.m. — Fedele's Brook House — $65 — Enjoy a delicious buffet featuring carved meats and homemade desserts with the family this Easter.
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Bat Out Of Hell The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience the rock opera journey inspired by Jim Steinman's iconic music.
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Outside Voices at the ADK-GVC Chapter Meeting
6:30-8:30 p.m. — RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center) — Free entry — Discover tips on hiking and canoeing from expert enthusiasts at this engaging community event.
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