Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Rochester.
Friends of the Railroad hosted a dedication ceremony in Victor yesterday to unveil a historic marker honoring the restored Rochester and Eastern Trolley Shelter that served travelers since 1905.
They also held a chicken BBQ fundraiser to support preservation and education programs.
Over 300 cancer survivors and their families attended the annual C.U.R.E.
Survivors’ Day Picnic on Sunday at Genesee Valley Park, enjoying airbrushed tattoos and balloon animals + the event celebrated life, resilience, and strong community bonds.
News10's Rochester in Focus aired yesterday featuring a health advocate warning of Medicaid cuts in 2027 and covering a Tuesday commemoration at Highland Park for Frederick Douglass (10 a.m. service), with a mom and son seeking support for a veterans honors campaign.
The show highlighted plans for a kids league.
More than two months after a landslide developed behind two homes on Carlsam Drive in Irondequoit, residents are still waiting for help as erosion continues.
Local officials are working to secure resources to stabilize the bank and prevent further damage.
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared June as Pride Month and ordered state buildings, parks, and landmarks to fly Pride flags and show Pride colors; 16 landmarks will be lit between June 23-30 + several other sites will also participate in the celebration.
Over 150 landmarks lit purple today to mark National Naloxone Awareness Day in Rochester — including Riverside Convention Center and the Metropolitan — as Victoria's Voice launched the campaign following a family tragedy to highlight the overdose reversal drug.
More than 2,000 people joined the Rochester Heart Walk and Run at Monroe Community College on Saturday, raising over $350,000 for the American Heart Association; the event taught hands only CPR and celebrated local survivors + honored a life-saving cause.
Table 19 in the 19th Ward now serves Mama's Gullah Gumbo, a hearty dish loaded with crab, shrimp, sausage, chicken and vegetables available today at the neighborhood restaurant.
Developers led by Joel Barrett plan to convert Rochester's former Savings Bank on West Main and South Fitzhugh into 23 market-rate apartments + commercial space starting late summer or early fall.
The $9 million project adds to the more than 500 residential units already built or in the pipeline downtown.
The Rochester Red Wings lost 3-2 to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs Saturday at Coca-Cola Park after a rain-shortened game saw a late rally by Yohandy Morales fail to spark a comeback.
The loss dropped the home team to 37-24.
Drinks & Music at Marge's
6-9 p.m. — Marge's Lakeside Inn — $5-10 entry — Unwind with drinks and enjoy live music from local artist Marty Roberts.
Suffs
7:30-10:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre — Tickets from $86 — Experience a can't-miss live performance in Rochester.
Let’s Play Power Grid
12:30-4:30 p.m. — Dice Versa — Cost information not provided — Dive into an economic strategy game that promises deep thinking and fun.
The Summer Kickoff Featuring Serani
5-9 p.m. — Blue Skye Events (Skye Lounge) — Free entry — Kick off summer with reggae, hip-hop, and R&B hits from the 2000s alongside a live performance by Serani.
Rochester Speed Dating for Ages 43-55
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Hideaway Restaurant — Ticket required — Meet up to 12 potential matches in a lively speed dating event designed to spark connections.
Harland Williams Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Comedy @ The Carlson — Tickets may apply — Enjoy an evening of laughter with comedian Harland Williams in Rochester.
Bop To The Top
9:00 p.m. — Anthology — Starting at $68 — Experience a can't-miss live show that's all about fun and energy.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling monster truck stunts and jaw-dropping FMX performances at this family-friendly show.
America's 250th Anniversary Celebration
3-7 p.m. — The Webster Arboretum — Free entry — Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with music, games, and family fun.
The Petty Project & The Transport Tribute Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Photo City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy live tributes to Tom Petty and the 1990s music scene.
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