Rochester
Morning News
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Amerks face elimination in a must-win playoff game Friday at Blue Cross Arena, and over the weekend, RIT’s Imagine festival, Dryden Theatre’s Newberry Film Festival, the C.U.R.E. 5K run at Monroe Community College Brighton, and BrickUniverse at The Dome Area attract local audiences. News 10
- ➤ Students at World of Inquiry School No. 58 held a Bald for Bucks fundraiser Friday morning to raise $1,300 for 13-30 Cancer Connect and Roswell Cancer Center in Buffalo, showing that no one fighting cancer goes it alone. News 10
- ➤ City and county officials planted trees at Maplewood Rose Garden yesterday to mark Arbor Day. The event included Yoshino cherry, sugar maple, and red oak to help boost Rochester’s urban forest for cleaner air. ABC 13
- ➤ Actor Rena Sofer attends the Coffee and Chocolate Festival today at Riverside Convention Center (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), where she greets fans during a Meet and Greet and supports ARC Rochester and the Cleft Rescue Unit by showcasing rescue puppies. FOX Rochester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Rochester may soon gain its first grocery store in years as Aker Club plans a July opening at the former DGX in the Sibley Building, offering fresh produce and daily staples via a free membership model to serve local residents and workers. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cordancia Chamber Orchestra will perform H. John Hartmann’s cosmic work Genesis: A Symphonic Arche on Saturday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnate Word at 597 East Ave, and the free event will showcase an expanded orchestra with 50 players and a small female choir. Rochester Beacon
- ➤ The legacy of the iconic Pythodd Room — a hub of Rochester's jazz scene until urban renewal ended its run — lives on as it is inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place Sunday, Apr. 26 at Kodak Hall. ABC 13
- ➤ The Pythodd Room, once a hub of local jazz that closed because of urban change, is being inducted into the Music Hall of Fame + the ceremony begins at 7pm on Sunday, Apr. 26 at Kodak Hall. ABC 13
- ➤ Local jazz trio LaBarbera Brothers will be inducted into the Music Hall of Fame; the ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 at Kodak Hall. ARC Rochester featured the trio on Friday, April 24. ABC 13
- ➤ Actor Rena Sofer joined ARC Rochester today to support the Rochester Coffee & Chocolate Festival and Cleft Rescue Unit at Riverside Convention Center, where the festival runs from 10 to 6. She brought adorable puppies to give the event a heartwarming touch. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Testing at Brighton High School found lead levels above hazardous limits and other contaminants on the new athletic field site. Construction is on hold while state agencies draft a remediation plan with work resuming after air monitoring safeguards are set (final costs remain unknown). Democrat & Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hilton High School held HERO training on Friday, Apr. 24 with Hilton Fire Department and Monroe County Sheriff's Office to show students the deadly risks of fentanyl and other drugs. Guest speakers and a live performance stressed the urgency of overdose prevention. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fighters weighed in Friday as they prepare for the Boxing Extravaganza event taking over Blue Cross Arena today at 4 p.m. The showcase marks the return of professional championship boxing after 30 years * and highlights an effort to promote respect and safe conflict resolution. ABC 13
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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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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.
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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.
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