Good morning, Rochester.

Community members held a protest Saturday at the Finger Lakes Welcome Center to demand that the Greenridge crypto-mining facility in Geneva shut down after its permit was denied in 2022.

Organizers, including (local officials, Earthjustice, and the National Coalition Against Cryptomining), said the plant uses 139 million gallons of Seneca Lake water (raising lake temperatures and hurting water quality) while mining bitcoin.

Law enforcement officers along with forest rangers, environmental conservation police, and the Ontario County Sheriff are searching for the driver of a car that left the road on County Road 37 between Middle Road and Holmes Road in Canadice early Saturday morning—officials recovered the vehicle and closed the road while they continue to check the driver’s welfare.

Erica Fee was appointed to the New York State Council on the Arts by Governor Kathy Hochul—she will serve a five-year term and vote on cultural service grants statewide.

Day 8 of the Rochester International Jazz Festival brought renewed energy as high school bands opened the day and acts like the Yvonnick Prene Quartet and the String Queens impressed the crowd despite brief rain—Lettuce closed the day with a high-energy jazz-funk set as festival organizers prepare for its final day.

New AI-powered hearing aids are enhancing conversations by isolating voices and cutting background noise so people can hear clearly.

Audiologist Matt MacDonald explained these devices stream music, take calls, and adjust automatically, offering a life-changing improvement for those with hearing loss.

Health experts in Rochester have seen more young people diagnosed with cancer as screening ages lower and changes in diet and gut bacteria may be factors — one survivor urged anyone with symptoms to get checked immediately.

Doctors say early screening improves survival but more study is needed to understand the rise in cases.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

June 30th – July 2nd — Tri-County Sports Complex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve your ball handling and scoring with high-intensity drills at this youth basketball camp.

This Is Garth / Kid Kurry Band

9 PM – 2 AM — Bands @ Barnard — Cost info not provided — Experience a nostalgic and emotional performance of iconic Country music by JD Leonard and the Kid Kurry Band.

Fleet Feet Firecracker 4 Mile Race

8 a.m. — Perinton Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a lively 4-mile run, a beloved local tradition since 1976.

EMO NIGHT Silent Disco

8 PM - 12 AM — Montage Music Hall — $10 - $20 — Rock out to your favorite emo hits at a unique Silent Disco experience.

Brick Wall Summer Goalie Camp 2025

9:00 AM – 1:31 PM — Lakeshore Hockey Arena — $285 — Hone your goaltending skills this summer with specialized training for young athletes.

The Seven Wonders - Fleetwood Mac Tribute

5-6:30 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — Free entry — Experience a spirited tribute to Fleetwood Mac's timeless hits with electrifying performances.

Latin Night Celebration

5:30-10 p.m. — Rochester Public Market — $17 for VIP access — Experience an evening of vibrant Latin music and culture at the public market with exclusive perks.

Mystery at the Speakeasy

6 PM – 12 AM — William Phelps General Store — $50 — Experience a 1920's speakeasy night of mystery, mocktails, and live entertainment.

Rochester Anime-Fest

10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rochester — Check event page for admission prices — A vibrant gathering for anime collectors in the beautiful city of Rochester, NY.

Handmade Greeting Card Class: Christmas in July

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $20 — Create personalized Christmas cards and enjoy a hands-on crafting experience.