Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 27th of July.
Good morning, Rochester.
Kids held a lemonade stand fundraiser on Sunday in North Greece to raise awareness for veteran PTSD — the stand ran from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Red Spruce Lane using the '22 a day' statistic, and they plan to host it again next year.
Spencerport Canal Days featured the Canaligator Race at Fireman’s Field on Sunday.
Attendees paid $5 to launch little green alligators at 4:30 p.m.—with a $500 grocery gift card prize—and enjoyed live music, kids’ activities, arts and crafts, food vendors, and a wine tasting tent.
News10NBC aired a special edition of Rochester in Focus that featured the award-winning documentary series Unheard Voices, A Mother’s Quest for Freedom, which tells the story of mothers coping with incarcerated children.
The program also included local attorney Cheryl Kates representing one of the profiles.
Ganondagan’s Indigenous Music & Arts Festival wrapped Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Ganondagan Seneca Art and Culture Center.
The final day included dance, storytelling, craft demos, an arts market, Indigenous food, and performances by the Zuni Olla Maidens at 1:30 p.m. and Tonemah at 3:45 p.m.
Visitors to the New York Museum of Transportation in Rush rode an 1890s railroad velocipede (once used by track inspectors) and took a 2-mile electric trolley ride on Sunday, with adults and children welcome and no reservations required.
Rochester’s Ribs & Rhythm festival will return downtown on Sunday with live music, BBQ + local vendors.
Tickets and limited sponsor spots remain available.
The Flower City Tattoo Convention took place at Riverside Convention Center last weekend, ending Sunday at 8 p.m. It showcased hundreds of tattoo artists displaying American traditional + Japanese and neo-traditional styles.
Leandro Pineda shined in his Triple-A debut by going 2-for-3 and scoring for the Red Wings in a 3-1 loss to Buffalo at Sahlen Field on Saturday night.
Local high school sports fans can vote for the overall 2025-26 AGR Player of the Year until 8 p.m. Aug.
2 on DandCSports Instagram. The award follows a season in which 19 athletes earned honors in 18 sports (including historic wins by Monroe and standout performances from Fairport and Arkport).
The Rochester Red Wings rallied from losing by six runs before the Buffalo Bisons won 7-6 at Sahlen Field Friday night, with key plays from Riley Adams who hit a homer with three runs and Andrew Pinckney who added a shot with two runs.
Start Making Sense Concert
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — Ticket details available online — Enjoy an evening of lively music in a vibrant setting.
The Emo Night Tour - Rochester
8-11 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — $20 - $27 — Experience a night filled with the best hits from iconic emo bands like Taking Back Sunday and My Chemical Romance.
Tryst @ Roc Beer Park
Time TBA — Rochester Beer & Park — Cost Info Not Provided — The Tryst boys deliver a mix of your favorite rock, classic, country, and pop tunes this summer.
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