Good morning, Rochester.

Yesterday, Aug. 7, Rochester firefighters rescued a dog and her nine puppies born under floorboards at a Champlain Street home—Truck 5 and Engine 7 were involved—and a resident of the home said she will care for the puppies.

LiDestri Foods will invest $30 million in its 1.5 million-square-foot Greece facility to build a 'super plant' with a new cooking system to speed up production+ it will relocate workers from its Fairport facility in phases between this fall and fall 2026 while keeping the Fairport site for future manufacturing.

A New York appellate court cut Hannah Thomas's prison term for the 2020 killing of her mother on West Parkway in Greece from 25 years to 5 years+ the court cited evidence of long-term abuse and she was released on parole July 31 while her boyfriend remains imprisoned.

Child Victim’s Act survivors voted last week to take a $246 million deal with the Catholic Diocese of Rochester after a six-year fight, and the case will be finalized on Sept.

5 when survivor Carol DuPré ends her four-year practice of wearing only black (she will wear white to mark a fresh start).

The Flotsam River Circus is set to anchor at Corn Hill Landing in Rochester today as it sails along the Erie Canal from Buffalo to New York City.

The circus will perform at 7 p.m. today and again on Saturday—presenting acrobatic acts and musical shows to inspire local audiences.

Schools and trade unions in Rochester are training workers for Micron’s new campus, which will create nearly 50,000 jobs—40,000 of these in skilled trades.

Onondaga Community College is building new classrooms and a simulated clean room while the IBEW is expanding its training center to double apprenticeship intake.

Foodlink and Rochester Ecology Partners are running the first Growing Good Summer Enrichment Program at Foodlink’s Lexington Avenue Community Farm where elementary kids learn about insects, plants, and soil through hands-on activities.

The program started last month and will end next week—while a $2.5 million farm expansion nearly doubles the space available for future learning.

Mayor Malik Evans introduced Rochester's new 'Rehabilitate the Dream' pilot program on August 7, which lets residents turn vacant properties into renovated homes with favorable mortgages + financial counseling for those who agree to live there for at least 15 years.

Since 2022, the city has supported over 3,000 affordable units + 850 market-rate units as part of a nearly $1.5 billion investment to boost home ownership.

UR Thompson Health in Canandaigua is expanding its birthing center and adding imaging services to serve a growing population in Ontario County amid rural hospital struggles — the facility will soon build an extra 18-bed unit and an 8-bed progressive care unit to meet rising demand.

Renew Child and Family Ribbon Cutting

Join us for our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the expansion of our Pittsford office, Renew Child and Family. We will have speeches from public figures, hors d'oeuvres, cake, and office tours.

Jon B Live Concert

6-7:30 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — 21+ only — Experience a night of soulful R&B with Grammy-nominated artist Jon B.

Golden Hour: August Beer Dinner

6-8 p.m. — Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate summer flavors with a four-course beer pairing dinner.

GARZI Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Bug Jar — Tickets from $17.70 — Experience an electrifying night with Garzi at this iconic Rochester venue.

2025 Healthi Kids Playful Learning Summit

8 AM – 3 PM — Memorial Art Gallery — Registration fee required — Engage in creative workshops and discussions focusing on the benefits of playful learning for children.

ROC Youth Splash & Dash

7:00-8:30 p.m. — 1342 Lakeshore Blvd — Donation-based entry — A fun multi-sport race introducing kids to endurance racing in a safe environment.

Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk

10 AM – 12 PM — Roberts Wesleyan University — Registration required — Participate in a community run/walk honoring a local graduate and support a good cause.

TrYsT / The Tommy Brunett Band Concert

5-10 p.m. — Barnard Banquet Hall — $11.00-$22.00 — Celebrate the end of summer with a lively performance from TrYsT and the Tommy Brunett Band.

Thirsty Thursday Field Trip

6-7 p.m. — Spotted Octopus Brewing Co. — Free event — Run, socialize, and unwind with local enthusiasts at a vibrant brewery outing.

Metalachi: Mariachi Metal Fusion

7-8:30 p.m. — 204 N Water St, Rochester, NY — Ticket info not provided — Experience the unique blend of mariachi and metal that has captured audiences for over a decade.

D.R.I. Live Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Bug Jar — Tickets starting at $18.73 — Enjoy an electrifying night of live music featuring D.R.I. and supporting acts.

Family Open House- Renew Child and Family

To meet the growing needs for access to children's mental health care, Renew Hope and Healing has expanded their Pittsford office