Rochester
Morning News
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kite Flite will bring community members together from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at Ontario Beach Park, featuring free kite-making workshops & public kite flying along with children's acrobatics at 12:30 and 2. The event is organized by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee. WXXI News
- ➤ The Gamma Iota Boulé Foundation will hold its 10th Recognition Ceremony at Hyatt Regency Rochester on Thursday, May 7. The event features a pre-event reception from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the ceremony from 12 to 1:30 p.m. ABC 13
- ➤ On April 1, torrential rain triggered a backyard landslide on Carlsam Drive in Irondequoit that now threatens homes with a 30—40 foot drop, prompting resident David Stafford to urge a permanent fix as local officials monitor erosion, forward county reports to Gov. Hochul, and work to stabilize the bank. ABC 13
- ➤ The GIB Foundation will host its 10th annual Recognition Ceremony on Thursday, May 7 at the Hyatt Regency in Rochester. An 11 a.m. reception will lead into the ceremony, which runs until 1:30 p.m. FOX Rochester
- ➤ Food Truck Rodeo returns to Rochester Public Market and will run (5-9 p.m.) on the last Wednesday of every month until September. The event brings many food trucks together to offer tasty treats for locals. ABC 13
- ➤ Rochester Animal Services will waive dog adoption fees Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. at Verona Street Animal Society as part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters program; 15 dogs available will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before adopters take them home. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Food Truck Rodeo has returned to Rochester Public Market and runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month until September, offering diverse food options for local visitors. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday evening, ROC-music students performed alongside Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra musicians at the Edgerton R-Center, gaining hands-on music education and performance experience. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lake Ontario is near flood stage at 246.8 feet, so the town of Greece has staged pumps and inspected valves on Edgemere Drive. Town crews — on standby with 40,000 sandbags — urge residents to check their sump pumps. News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ After three years of fewer incidents, work zone crashes surged last year to their highest level since 2020, so the New York State Thruway urges drivers to slow down and follow speed limits to keep workers safe + targeted enforcement and speed cameras back the message during National Work Zone Awareness Week. Democrat & Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Nutritionist Kirby Branceforte discussed gluten-free options with support from Wegmans at ARC Rochester on Wednesday while explaining healthy eating choices. Local residents learned practical tips to manage dietary restrictions and improve their meals. FOX Rochester
- ➤ On Wednesday, new funding secured 24/7 support for substance abuse treatment at a Monroe County clinic in Gates, N.Y. and the investment will ensure continuous care for those in need. ABC 13
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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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Don McLean Concert
7:30-11:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless music of a GRAMMY Award-winning legend known for 'American Pie'.
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Toddler Time at Winton Library
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. — Winton Branch Library — Free entry — An engaging hour of songs, rhymes, and stories to boost early literacy for toddlers.
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Cupid's Boomerang: Infrared Radiation Orchestra
8:00 p.m. — Bug Jar — Tickets starting at $12.30 — Experience an electrifying night of music with Cupid's Boomerang and Infrared Radiation Orchestra.
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