Good morning, Rochester.

More than 400 donors+community leaders joined the Make a Wish Gala at the Hyatt Regency Center on May 3 to honor over 120 Rochester children facing critical illnesses.

The event celebrated the power of a wish in changing lives.

A memorial garden on SUNY Brockport honored 26-year-old Lindsay Kyle and other victims of drunk driving as her family, who established the garden in 2005, remembered her after she was killed when a drunk driver rear-ended her at a red light on May 3.

On Friday, a man stabbed at an event on Mark Street drove himself to Rochester General Hospital at 7:10 p.m.—his injury was minor—and police are looking for the suspect.

On May 3rd, Mayor Evans kicked off the 2025 Clean Sweep at Innovative Field in Rochester with over 2,500 volunteers from more than 100 community groups joining the neighborhood beautification effort.

The rain forced the postponement of the Red Wings game and the Silver Sweeper award presentation—both will be rescheduled soon.

The sixth annual Casino Night fundraiser was held at the Strathallan on East Avenue, where guests participated in gambling, grazing, and a silent auction in support of the area's only burn center at URMC—raising over $30,000 to date.

Burn patient Timothy Mangus said he is very thankful, crediting the event with giving him another chance at life.

UR Medical Center’s Kessler Trauma Center held a free community 'Stop the Bleed' training event on May 3, where expert instructors taught life-saving techniques such as applying pressure, packing wounds, and using tourniquets—New York State Assemblyman Demond Meeks helped lead the session in honor of National Stop the Bleed Month.

Bruce Hornsby & yMusic present: BrhyM

7-10 p.m. — Temple Theater — All ages welcome — Experience the musical journey of Grammy-winning artist Bruce Hornsby alongside the innovative ensemble yMusic.

Food House Tour

6 PM – 12 AM — Water Street Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience Food House's high-energy performance featuring their new album, 'Two House'.

Changes to the NYS Uniform & Energy Codes - 2025

1-5 p.m. — Five Star Bank — Registration required — Explore upcoming changes to New York State Uniform and Energy Codes with expert Laura Cooney.

Rochester Lilac Festival

7-11 p.m. — Highland Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with live music, food vendors, and stunning lilac displays at North America's largest collection.

Rochester New York vs BC United NY Football Match

6:30 PM — Empire United Soccer Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling football match as local teams clash in an exciting showdown.

From Posts to Profits: Meta Marketing Workshop

6-8 p.m. — Salena's Mexican Restaurant — Complimentary bubbly and appetizers — Transform social media posts into sales with expert Meta marketing strategies.

Pre-Mite/6U Spring Player Development Clinic 2025

6:15-7:05 p.m. — Lakeshore Hockey Arena — $135 — Enhance young players' hockey skills with focused development sessions on edge work and puck handling.

RPO 24/25 Season Gala

5:30-11:30 p.m. — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Cost info available on request — Celebrate the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's new season with an evening of cocktails, dinner, and orchestral performances.

Rochester New York Versus Niagara 1812

4 PM — Empire United Soccer Complex — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting soccer match as Rochester takes on Niagara 1812.

Rochester New York II vs Flower City Union Match

7:45 p.m. — Empire United Soccer Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting football match featuring local teams in a vibrant atmosphere.