Good morning, Rochester.

Shoppers discovered thousands of donated items at the Saint’s Place Super Sale held yesterday at St. Johns of Rochester Church to support refugee families and the charity’s mission to welcome newcomers.

The sale featured quality items from jewelry to furniture and helped raise funds for college tuition.

After a multistate settlement over alleged egg price fixing, Foodlink received 280,800 eggs in 23,400 cartons in Rochester on Aug.

5 and will distribute them to local families. The organization plans to continue statewide deliveries through mid-October + it aims to provide a protein-rich food source.

New York Stylee, a Monroe Avenue boutique run by Helen and Kevin Knight for 30 years, offers personalized style help and partners with local businesses for events while prepping outfits for Carifest.

The family-run shop strengthens its ties with the community as neighborhood attention grows.

Chris Lopez visited Ganondagan State Historic Site in Victor yesterday to explore the 17th century Seneca village that was affected by European proxy wars (a key part of Indigenous history).

The site continues to honor local traditions.

Chris Jericho's 80s-KISS tribute tour, Kuarantine, will start at the Montage Music Hall in Rochester on Friday, Aug.

7. Fans can enjoy classic KISS songs + a live performance by the rock veteran.

A new report by World Population Review identified the mosquito as New York's deadliest animal due to its role in spreading diseases like West Nile virus.

Health officials urge local residents to follow best practices to reduce bites & lower health risks.

Rochester’s City is running its Cool Sweep program through September to help residents stay safe during extreme summer heat.

The program opens cooling sites including City R-Centers, pools, and spray parks (plus select library branches and Durand Eastman Beach) when temperatures reach 85°F.

Golisano Children's Hospital will launch a mobile pediatric unit to visit Rochester neighborhoods, offering well-child visits, immunizations and primary care support.

The unit will be fully operational by the end of summer.

Today, New York's Medical Aid in Dying Act takes effect, allowing terminally ill residents with less than six months to live to request medication to end their lives after a mental health evaluation and a 5-day waiting period.

Governor Hochul supports the law to protect patient autonomy.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, the sky will host rare events for local stargazers & astronomy fans as six planets align before sunrise, a partial solar eclipse occurs around 1:46 p.m, and the Perseid meteor shower peaks under a new moon.