Good morning, Rochester.

Rochester fire officials confirmed one person died when firefighters responded to a house fire at 69 Farleigh Ave—located in the Lyell-Otis neighborhood—on Sunday night, and the fire was controlled in about 20 minutes with no other injuries as the cause is under investigation.

61-year-old Tyrone James — a convicted felon with 49 convictions — has been charged with second-degree murder after police say he fatally stabbed 63-year-old Myrtle Watson last fall in her apartment at 183 Sixth Street; he was arraigned Saturday morning and remains in jail with a court date set for Wednesday afternoon.

Marlon Williams—convicted last October for a deadly drive-by shooting that fatally wounded 24-year-old Shaquan Parker on Wellington Avenue on July 15th, 2022—was sentenced Monday to 40 years to life in prison.

Rochester police are investigating an incident on the southwest side as officers have set up a heavy presence around Billy’s Place—located near Adams Street and Reynolds Street.

A 54-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman from Rochester stole from Runnings in Sweden yesterday afternoon and led police on a chase across Monroe County before being stopped near Chili and Woodbine avenues in Rochester while a Niagara Falls man in their vehicle was also arrested for outstanding warrants.

News reports detailed that the first Irish family settled in Rochester in 1817 when James Dowling bought land that now houses Genesee Brewery—once a lumber mill site where many Irish settled and worked hard on projects like the Erie Canal.

Experts noted that by the end of the Civil War, Irish immigrants made up about 20% of the city's population and founded its early Catholic churches.

Rochester’s Museum of Play saw a 10% drop in Canadian visitors this month—about 800 fewer than last year—as Ontario schools closed for mid-winter break.

Museum spokesperson Shane Rhinewald said officials are monitoring the trend closely while Visit Rochester prepares to relaunch its Canadian advertising campaign in late spring.

The New York State Department of Transportation began an almost $61,000,000 bridge replacement project on I-490 in Monroe County on March 17th.

The project will replace aging bridges built in the 1950s and reduce the highway to one lane in each direction during construction—drivers are advised to allow extra travel time.

University of Rochester Medicine Home Care workers voted to strike for up to five days amid stalled union talks over high patient caseloads and the need for affordable health insurance — URMHC leaders said they remain committed to negotiating with the next session set for March 19th.

Songwriters in the Round Featuring Tyler Westcott, Adrianna Noone, Candy Montgomery, and Brian Thomas

This event showcases a lineup of diverse singer-songwriters performing original music and classic roots influences at the Abilene Bar & Lounge.

Craft Night Screening of Twilight: New Moon

A craft night event at The Little Theatre featuring a screening of 'Twilight: New Moon,' where attendees can craft while watching the movie.

Rochester Wine Festival at The Dome Arena

The Rochester Wine Festival features unlimited samples of wines, spirits, and foods from over 40 vendors, along with various activities and entertainment.

Live Performance by Tony DeSare

Tony DeSare will perform live at Rose Marie and John Beston Hall in Pittsford.

Dirty Dancing In Concert - Live Film Experience

Experience the classic film 'Dirty Dancing' like never before with a live band and singers performing the film's iconic soundtrack on a full-size cinema screen.

Knitting & Crochet Help Session with Sharilyn Ross

12-2 p.m. — Lift Bridge Yarns — Contact to confirm pricing — Get personalized assistance for your knitting or crochet projects in a welcoming group setting.

Until I Wake Concert

Until I Wake will perform live at Montage Music Hall in Rochester.

Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Event

This event at The Bird House invites puzzle enthusiasts to exchange jigsaw puzzles with one another.

On-Site Tour at Wolk Manor Memory Care

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Lodge at Wolk Manor Memory Care | Free entry | Explore community features and experience award-winning senior living amenities firsthand.

Senior Discussion Group: Topics Grab Bag

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Irondequoit Public Library | Free entry | Engage in lively conversations on a variety of thought-provoking topics with fellow seniors over coffee.