Rochester
Morning News
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 13, the University of Rochester home healthcare honored 100-year-old WWII veteran Mason Fitch in Chili, N.Y., presenting him with an American flag, commemorative pin (awarded for his 35 South Pacific missions) and certificate. His family gathered to celebrate his service. ABC 13
- ➤ Twins Kacee and Thierry Sotile, sixth graders at Aquinas Institute, are being honored with the Do the Right Thing award for quickly calling 911 when their grandmother collapsed while gardening last summer — her treatment for dehydration helped her make a full recovery. News 10
- ➤ Memorial Art Gallery installed new evacuation chairs (designed to boost visitor safety) and Payton Roselli explained that the chairs will help visitors evacuate safely during emergencies. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ This weekend, a Rochester intersection gets a safety makeover when artists paint a mural & temporary curbs narrow Genesee Park Boulevard at Pioneer Street to slow traffic and protect walkers. The project starts Saturday at noon near the University of Rochester and aims to reduce crashes at a busy crossing. News 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Target is challenging county action that cancelled its anchor agreement at the former Irondequoit Mall — the county used eminent domain before any redevelopment began. The company filed a late challenge in court and says the move was improper amid a national shift in mall usage. WXXI News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Saturday’s annual gala at the Memorial Art Gallery, leaders announced that admission will be free for everyone starting in early 2027 (part of the Free for All, Forever initiative) after raising over $9 million in support. The gallery will announce the official launch date in coming months. News 10
- ➤ The Susan B. Anthony Museum and House will launch the RightHear app (a free smartphone tool that uses markers to help visually impaired visitors navigate) in June. The system will also provide historical exhibit details for an inclusive museum experience. WXXI News
- ➤ The 128th annual Lilac Festival continues today at Highland Park with live music from Joe P, The Demos, and Jacob Asher—and Saturday offers the first Lilac Table while Sunday hosts the 5K and 10K races with local food and beverages. News 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 13, Monroe One BOCES students made their own barbecue sauce with help from Pauly Guglielmo and instructor Bonnie Zawiski. Student Jaydan Riddle’s sauce was picked as the best and was served with chicken at the Take Away Café (the chicken sold out). ABC 13
- ➤ Local school districts in Monroe County presented their annual budget proposals and candidate rosters ahead of the May 19 ballot — voters can review plans and proposed tax changes at designated polling sites from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. across districts like Brighton, Brockport, Churchville-Chili, and East Irondequoit. WXXI News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Senate approved a bill to rename a section of Route 19 in LeRoy as the Lt. Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway in honor of the Army officer killed in a 1998 ambush during a Vietnam War rescue. The measure now moves to the State Assembly before reaching the governor. News 10
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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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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.
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Ismael Loutfi Live
7:30-9 p.m. — Kodak Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant energy of Ismael Loutfi's performance.
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RHVCC Cars & BBQ
5 p.m. — Big Daddy BBQ & Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy a classic car show, tasty BBQ, and live jazz music in a vibrant atmosphere.
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The Music Man
2:00 p.m. — Blackfriars Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a classic musical filled with catchy tunes and charming characters.
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Suffs
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre — Tickets from $86 — Experience a can't-miss live performance in Rochester.
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The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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