Rochester
Morning News
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ READY + in partnership with BRICK is hosting Bowling 4 Stars on Friday, April 24 at 6pm at Radio Social to benefit local youth, as Principal Yarritza Delgado announced. Community members are invited to join a fun night at the bowling alley. ABC 13
- ➤ Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced a busy 2026 events season at the Rochester Public Market (280 N. Union St.) featuring programs like Food Truck Rodeos, Flower City Days and Halloween at the Market that offer music, food and fun for all ages until year-end. City of Rochester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Char Steak & Lounge at the Strathallan Hotel & Spa on East Avenue was remodeled on Thursday, April 9. The high-end restaurant now features a four-sided bar, an outdoor patio with a gas fireplace, and updated dining spaces for enjoying steaks and seasonal fare. Democrat & Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Director Keegan Chen detailed RIT Players' upcoming show Noises Off, inviting audiences to get a behind the curtain look at the production. The play is set for Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at 8pm plus Sunday, April 26 at 2pm at Sklarsky Glass Box Theatre. ABC 13
- ➤ Classic rock band Triumph will perform a 50th anniversary tour at Darien Lake on June 3. Singer and guitarist Rik Emmett explained how the band expanded from three to five members with deep ties in Western New York. ABC 13
- ➤ New York celebrates spring with dozens of flower festivals, including Rochester’s 128th Lilac Festival in Highland Park, which runs May 8 — May 17 and offers live music, family activities, artisan vendors and food trucks. Democrat & Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ AmeriCorps tutors are now helping 3- to 4-year-olds at RCSD pre-K classrooms in Rochester improve reading and math skills — the program plans to expand from 12 tutors serving 169 students to 45 tutors reaching 800 students — as this school year progresses. News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York employers are banned from using credit histories for hiring, pay or promotion decisions after a state law took effect over the weekend. The rule exempts peace officers and federally regulated financial roles — violators may face penalties. WXXI News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Every Kid Healthy Week kicked off Monday, April 20 at 9:32 a.m. as local organizers helped Rochester kids learn healthy habits for lasting fitness; the week-long event will offer fun activities to encourage better nutrition and exercise. FOX Rochester
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local sports fans can vote for Section V's Girls Athlete of the Week, covering events April 13-19 and presented by Faber Builders. The poll is open until 8 p.m. Wednesday (candidates include top performers in track, softball, lacrosse and flag football) and the winner will be announced on Instagram Thursday morning. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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Pretty in Pink 80s Party featuring Belious Some
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Tickets available online — Experience 80s nostalgia with live music, iconic hits, and vibrant party vibes.
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Big Jay Oakerson Concert
9:00 PM — Comedy @ The Carlson — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Big Jay Oakerson.
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Step Off Competition Reunion
2-5 p.m. — East High School — Kids 2 and Under Free, Kids 3-12 $15 — Celebrate the reunion of step competition participants with performances and community spirit.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.
~ Henry Ford
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