Good morning, Rochester.

Local leaders from Rochester and Monroe County honored youth on Thursday night at the annual Youth Bureau Awards Ceremony, where awards named after Gary Mervis and Willie Walker Lightfoot celebrated strong leadership.

The event recognized kids who serve as role models in the community.

The original Abbott's Frozen Custard on Lake Avenue is celebrating 100 years with community festivities on July 17 — details will be released soon.

The shop, opened in 1926, has grown to over 30 locations and remains a local gathering spot.

The Rochester Music Hall of Fame will induct the legendary local act Skycoasters on Sunday, Apr.

26 at Kodak Hall. Jerry Boone and Rich Greene offered details about the upcoming ceremony.

Imagine RIT is showcasing hundreds of student exhibits that explore new technology.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at the campus.

The AAFA ranked Rochester fifth nationally for pollen allergies with a score of 96.74 after a dramatic jump from 2025 due to extended exposure from warm weather (causing more tree, grass, and weed pollen).

Residents are advised to monitor pollen counts and follow prevention tips.

Public Citizen warns Medicaid cuts put nearly 25% of New York hospitals at risk, including Rochester General and Unity Hospital of Rochester, for reduced services or closures that could lead to layoffs and funding losses.

State officials say hospitals face an $8 billion funding shortfall as the cuts take effect.

YMCA of Greater Rochester will host the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Tournament from June 27 to 28 at ESL Ballpark in Rochester, with registration open until June 8.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Big Jay Oakerson Concert

9:00 PM — Comedy @ The Carlson — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of laughs with comedian Big Jay Oakerson.

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.

Mother Goose by Rochester City Ballet

2-3 p.m. — The Hochstein School — Ticketed event — Experience classic fairytales come to life through Ravel’s whimsical music and ballet performance.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Broadway In Hollywood

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Eastman Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a musical journey from Broadway to Hollywood with your RPO featuring hits from iconic stage-to-screen sensations.