Rochester
Morning News
Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 14th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Great New York State Flea returns to Public Market on Sundays (9 to 3) to offer festival-style shopping, food and fun, and it will operate on April 19, June 14, July 12, Aug. 9, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11. FOX Rochester
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ RIT will present Pure Imagination: The Magical Candy Shoppe from April 17 to 19 at the Panara Theater. The performance features dance, music + storytelling and marks the final show for director Thomas Warfield after 28 years with the school. FOX Rochester
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ MCC’s FWD Center launched its free Energy and Carbon Management and Resilience (ECMR) program to train skilled trades with hands-on instruction. Director Siva Visveswaran and manager George Merz shared details at ARC Rochester on Monday. FOX Rochester
- ➤ MCC's FWD Center launched its Energy and Carbon Management and Resilience program on Monday, Apr. 13, offering free hands-on training for skilled trades in Rochester + opening new career paths; Director Siva Visveswaran and manager George Merz detailed the program at ARC Rochester. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County is holding fall collection events for medications and hazardous household waste. The first pharmaceutical event is Saturday from 9 a.m.-noon at Churchville Park's East and West Lodge parking lots and hazardous collections with appointments begin May 16. WXXI News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Lundberg Family Farms and Wegmans announced a voluntary class II recall on approximately 4,500 2-pound white jasmine rice pouches after a possible presence of foreign material was detected. Rochester consumers are advised to return or discard the product for a refund. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ Local advocates pushed for increased mental health funding today, a federal grant will soon expand dental services for residents, and an activist raised concerns about New York's climate goals; these developments could shape community health services and future policy. WXXI News
- ➤ Ugly Disco will support children’s cancer treatment by benefiting Golisano Children’s Hospital and C.U.R.E Children’s Cancer Association on Saturday, April 18 at Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rochester. Doors open (VIP at 6pm, public at 7pm). ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local sports fans can vote for the Faber Builders Boys Sports Athlete of the Week (April 6-12) until 8 p.m. Wednesday; reporters have chosen candidates from lacrosse, baseball and golf, and the winner will be announced on Instagram Thursday morning. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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Estate Planning Basics with Nathan VanBrunt
3-4 p.m. — Penfield Public Library — Free entry — Gain essential knowledge on wills, trusts, and common estate planning errors in this informative session.
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