Rochester
Morning News
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A massive landslide forced the Rin family to leave their Irondequoit home on Carlsam Drive after heavy rains caused the backyard to slide 20 to 30 feet deep and the Fire Marshal declared the property unsafe — they now sleep with relatives as officials have yet to respond. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Community Players will present Teresa Deevy’s 1937 drama Wife to James Whelan next week at the Multi-use Community Cultural Center on Atlantic Ave. The eight performances are scheduled from April 9 to 18 & the April 11 show will be ASL interpreted. Rochester Beacon
- ➤ Local folk trio the Travis Prinzi Band performed at ARC Rochester on Friday, April 3, closing out the week with a folky set. The band includes singer-guitarist Travis Prinzi, fiddler Abbey Gebel, and bassist Brad Prinzi. FOX Rochester
- ➤ Geva Theatre (a local staple) will kick off its 2026/27 season with productions of The Da Vinci Code and The Chorus Line, and tickets will be available starting July 15. ABC 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ AAA reported that on Friday, gas prices in Rochester and Monroe County topped $4 per gallon, up 7 cents from last week while diesel averaged $5.747 per gallon, up from $4.024 last month. WXXI News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ After heavy rains raised Genesee River levels, Mount Morris Dam closed its hydraulic lift gates Tuesday evening to hold back water and protect nearby communities, and reopened them Thursday night when levels became normal. Located 60 miles upstream, the dam stores an 86-foot deep lake and has provided decades of flood protection + proven its critical role in water management. News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia is pushing the Doorways to Donation Act to let New Yorkers register as organ donors when filing taxes online, aiming to boost the current 53% rate. Bipartisan supporters plan to reintroduce the bill after last year’s veto. WXXI News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rural youth advocate Emma Pratt and her mother from south of Rochester have called for more community-based mental health supports + services after long hospital stays and isolation. They hope New York’s upcoming budget negotiations will better fund accessible care for young people. WXXI News
- ➤ URMC has reopened its renovated clinical research center after severe flood damage forced its closure in Dec. 2022. The modern facility features enhanced study areas, an overnight patient stay option, and specialized rooms for children and nursing mothers (encouraging local community participation in clinical trials). WXXI News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester leaders and developers discussed the local housing crisis today with a conversation highlighting few market homes, high prices, and zoning delays that have raised construction costs—factors keeping affordable housing out of reach for many families. Rochester Beacon
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carlos LaGrange, a Yankees prospect from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, pitched 3⅓ innings for the RailRiders at ESL Ballpark on Friday, April 3, 2026. He threw fastballs up to 101 mph (using 72 pitches) as his team won 4-2 against the Red Wings. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $500,000 in awards to support World Cup watch parties in Rochester's East End and High Falls. The events are scheduled for June 12 at East and Alexander and from June 19 to 21 in High Falls — details were shared Friday. WXXI News
- ➤ ESPN analyst Field Yates said if Ty Simpson stays available when the Bills pick later on draft Day 1, Buffalo could trade down to select Georgia linebacker CJ Allen, a move to strengthen its 3-4 defense amid looming free agency challenges. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ High school baseball teams in Livingston County Division II are set to play two games each this season — the five midsize schools include Avon, Geneseo, LeRoy, Letchworth and York/Pavilion, with the Geneseo Blue Devils defending their title. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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2026 PBA New York Classic
1-3 p.m. — ABC Gates Bowl — Spectator passes available — Witness the top bowlers vie for championship glory in Rochester.
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Tempest Concert
8 PM – 12 AM — Lovin' Cup — $25 — Experience the vibrant fusion of folk rock and world music from the renowned band Tempest.
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Annual Bird of Prey Days Festival
Various times — Braddock Bay Park — $5 suggested donation for adults, kids free — Experience an exciting weekend of raptor education and conservation activities for all ages.
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Georgia Swarm at Rochester Knighthawks
3-6 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Cost info not provided — Celebrate Native American Heritage Night while enjoying a thrilling lacrosse match.
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Walter Trout Performance
7-9 p.m. — Fanatics Pub — Tickets required — Experience an evening of soulful blues with Walter Trout.
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A Beautiful Noise Tour
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of A Beautiful Noise live in Rochester.
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Rochester NY Coffee & Chocolate Festival
10 AM – 6 PM — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Cost TBD — Sample a variety of coffee roasts and indulge in chocolate-inspired sweets from local vendors.
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