Rochester
Morning News
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Quick's Mane Event on Dewey Avenue hosted a 24-hour haircut marathon that ended today at 9 a.m. to raise funds for a bike drive starting at 9 a.m. today (each family is limited to one bike). ABC 13
- ➤ International Plaza will launch its 2026 season with a vibrant opening day on Sunday, May 3 between 1 and 5 p.m. The event will feature family-friendly festivities as the plaza opens for the season. ABC 13
- ➤ International Plaza in Rochester is set to launch its 2026 season tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m. with a vibrant opening ceremony — a chance for the community to enjoy a fresh start. FOX Rochester
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Schutt’s Apple Mill in Webster is facing a tough harvest after running frost protection for nearly nine hours Monday night & cold weather persists through the weekend. Owner Evan Schutt said the 28-acre farm may lose some blossoms but still expects a decent apple crop for fall. News 10
- ➤ The Strathallan Hotel and Spa in Rochester is now part of Hilton’s Tapestry Collection; hotel reps said the lifestyle rebranding fits its upscale furnishings + neighborhood vibe, marking a family-friendly shift for the long-standing hotel established in 1980. ABC 13
- ➤ Monroe School Transportation - one of the largest regional bus companies - will lay off about 180 employees starting July 12 after filing a WARN notice with the Labor Department. The company has served the school district for nine years and has operated in the region for three decades. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester’s Funniest Stand-Up Contest offers local comics a chance to perform, and the ARC Rochester sign-up (deadline May 5) remains open for new talent to register and take the stage. FOX Rochester
- ➤ Food stands are being set up and lilacs are blooming as Highland Park prepares for the 128th Lilac Festival next week (May 9) with new food and drink tasting events and a record vendor lineup despite cooler temperatures. News 10
- ➤ Roses & Revolutions will perform live at ARC Sound Stage during Lilac Festival on Monday, May 11 at 5 p.m. Their return brings fresh energy to the festival, offering local attendees a vibrant music experience. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The International Joint Commission warns that Lake Ontario is nearing flood stage and local communities are preparing for potential flooding by Friday, May 15 & many recall severe floods in 2017 and 2019. Homeowners and business owners along lakeshore areas are taking steps to mitigate risk as water levels rise. News 10
- ➤ April brought persistent rain to New York, causing flooded basements and swollen creeks while Rochester recorded 4.08 inches — well below its record of 5.81 inches. Buffalo and Watertown saw near record totals though statewide levels stayed within historical norms. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ International Joint Commission will hold a public session on water levels and spring conditions in Greece on Friday, May 8 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.—attendees must register by May 7 as local flooding persists. ABC 13
-
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.
-
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'.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Rochester Philharmonic Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Eastman Theatre — Pay-what-you-want — Experience the RPYO's final concert of the season featuring young talent and community support.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple.
~ Cornelius Vanderbilt
About Rochester Morning News
Welcome to the Rochester Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Rochester, New York community. If you like the Rochester Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Rochester.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Rochester and across New York. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Rochester Morning News
A free Rochester community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://rochestermorning.com/sitemap