Rochester
Morning News
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This weekend, Rochester hosts a charter school job fair — with interviews from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. —, the third annual Black Maternal Health Walkathon at The Mall at Greece Ridge from 9 a.m. to noon, and a free Holocaust remembrance concert at Kilbourn Hall Sunday at 7:30 p.m. News 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Regional Health's Unity Living Center reached a tentative three-year agreement with over 100 union workers on Thursday (union members will vote next week on ratification after a March picket on Genesee Street). ABC 13
- ➤ Century-old Dunk & Bright will open a new furniture store at South Town Plaza in Henrietta soon, offering shoppers a trusted local retail option. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Composer Lisa Bielawa will lead her spatial symphony 'Rochester Broadcast' on Saturday, April 18 (rain date Sunday, April 19) at Parcel 5 on East Main Street, featuring over 200 local musicians in two scheduled performances. Rochester Beacon
- ➤ RIT opened its new 700-seat performing arts center today to host concerts, talks and events for students and community groups (its first show was a sold-out cabaret) marking a new era for local arts. News 10
- ➤ Rochester’s annual Food Truck Rodeo will take place on April 29 with many local trucks offering tasty dishes and a festive atmosphere for community members to enjoy. Democrat & Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Association of Black Journalists is offering the Wyoma Best Scholarship to local seniors planning to study journalism or communications. An informational meeting is set for Friday, Apr. 24 at 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Edgerton R Center — applications must be submitted by Saturday, May 2. FOX Rochester
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The RPD will host its first teen police academy Aug. 3–7 to offer 25 local teens hands-on experience in police work & career insights, with applications due by April 17. The program is part of efforts to rebuild its 700-person force. Democrat & Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study released on April 10 found New York is among the best states for children’s health care, ranking it No. 8 with a score of 57.41. The study compared 33 indicators - from insurance rates to nutrition and dental care - to measure children’s health outcomes. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Warm spring temperatures have spurred tick activity in Rochester as experts note that insects emerge from leaf litter even after a cold winter. They advise residents to check for ticks and use protective measures outdoors to lower the risk of tick-borne illness. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Rochester nonprofit 13THIRTY Cancer Connect celebrated 25 years of supporting young people with cancer on Thursday night and reached a $250,000 fundraising goal to boost future services. The milestone honors founder Lauren Spiker, who started the group after losing her daughter to cancer. News 10
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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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Rochester Regional Health Flower City Challenge
11:00 AM — 285 E Main St, Rochester, NY — Registration fees apply — Enjoy a community-focused half marathon, 5K, and kids races with various volunteer opportunities.
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Family Chess Club
3-4 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly atmosphere for chess enthusiasts of all levels to play and strategize.
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The Music of Tina Turner
7-10 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Cost Info not provided — Experience legendary hits from the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll by superstar singers.
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