Good morning, Rochester.

NYC Crepes & Shakes, a new dessert and food cafe, will open on June 1 at 738 E.

Ridge Road in Irondequoit and will serve daily from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. First-time owner Omid Sadat, with a background in government service and community work, said the cafe will offer crepes, shakes, breakfast items, tea, and juice made with fresh, organic ingredients.

A Rochester man, 44-year-old Robert Johnson, broke into a home on Willow Street near Dewey Avenue around 9:40 p.m. on May 25 and shot a 32-year-old woman multiple times during a domestic dispute, prompting police to charge him with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree grand larceny—he turned himself in on Wednesday and was arraigned Thursday morning in City Court without bail.

Dave Ackerman fights to keep killer Gregory Flint behind bars—Flint, who murdered 8-year-old Staci Ackerman in Farmington on September 11, 1986—as his first parole hearing is scheduled for July with a possible release set for November 14.

A Rochester man was arrested after a standoff on the Thruway when he pointed a gun at troopers at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday—forcing officials to close the road between Exits 45 and 46—and he faces charges for criminal possession of a weapon, menacing an officer and obstructing governmental administration.

TikTok star Emilie Kiser filed a lawsuit in Arizona Superior Court on May 27th to block public records about her 3-year-old son Trigg’s accidental drowning on May 12th at her family home—she contends that releasing these records would further invade her family's privacy during their grief.

Rochester police said 44-year-old Robert Johnson turned himself in after a domestic incident on Willow Street on May 25—he shot a 32-year-old woman and now faces charges including attempted murder, burglary, robbery, and weapons violations with a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday.

The George Eastman Museum announced the film titles for the ninth annual Nitrate Picture Show at the Dryden Theatre on May 29, drawing international cinephiles to the event.

The four-day festival—screening original nitrate prints of films produced from the 1910s to 1960s—offers a unique look at early Hollywood cinema.

Starting July 1, school boards and BOCES boards in New York will be required to include a student representative who must have attended their school for at least one year — a move that follows Maine-Endwell's practice of including a student member since 2004.

Students will be chosen by the high school principal, superintendent or by an election held among their peers.

Today, Rochester Regional Health is partnering with the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce's Greater ROC Global program to attract 60 to 100 skilled nurses amid a staffing shortage.

The collaboration—designed to expand local training and job opportunities—will strengthen care teams in under-resourced communities including Newark-Wayne, Unity and Clifton Springs.

The Freak Out Flea Market

10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Genesee Gateway Park — $45 for vendor space — A vibrant market showcasing local vendors, creators, and small businesses in a welcoming environment.

50's Rock n Roll Tribute Concert

8 PM - 12 AM — Marge's Lakeside Inn — Entry fee at the door — Dance the night away with Bec, the Bopcats, and the Sideburns in a celebration of classic 50's rock n roll.

American Aquarium Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — Anthology — Tickets available — Experience the high-energy return of American Aquarium with their powerful country-rock and incisive lyrics.

The Fast & The Furriest® 2025

12:00 PM – 3:59 AM — Verona Street Animal Society — Registration fees apply — A celebration of pets with races, a festival, and a chance to support animals in need.

Junkyardfieldtrip Live Performance

7 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the eclectic sounds of one of the region's most in-demand bands in an intimate venue.

Clothing Swap at Abundance Co-op

12-2 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $10 — Swap gently used clothing in a fun community event.

Back To The Future - The Musical

7:30-9:00 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dazzling Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved 80's film classic.

Back To The Future - The Musical

7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience a musical adaptation of the beloved 80's film following Marty McFly's time-traveling adventures.

Harborfest 5K & 10K

7:45-11 a.m. — Ontario Beach Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate summer with a lakeside run at the Harborfest Festival.

On-Site Tour at The Village at Unity

9 AM - 7 PM — The Village at Unity & The Hamlet — Free entry — Explore a nurturing senior living community known for exceptional care and dining.