Good morning, Rochester.

Leonard Brock returns to Rochester Aug.

16–19 to promote his new leadership manifesto book 'NeighborHOOD Scholar' and visits key local sites near his childhood home near William Warfield Drive — his tour aims to inspire authentic leadership and community change.

On Tuesday night, two civil rights leaders were honored at a Monroe County Legislature meeting for decades of activism in Rochester.

Lawmakers recognized Mary Edna Payne Florence and Howard Eagle for their contributions to racial equity during the ceremony.

Rochester Animal Services is offering free adoptions during its renovations through October.

The next event is on Aug. 16 at CountryMax (4658 W. Ridge Rd., Spencerport), with additional adoption events scheduled in Rochester and East Rochester.

CAC's Cheer for Children charity event will let locals sample drinks and food from top breweries and eateries at La Luna on Browns Race on Wednesday, Aug.

19. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. as event manager Natalie Mulimbi and CAC CEO Jeff Pier invite community members to join the celebration.

The Regals & Runways urban fashion show will feature classic cars & modern street style at Rochester Public Market on Sunday, Aug.

16 from 1 to 8 p.m. Creator Naomi Smith and production manager Raul Siro Ferreria from ARC Rochester promise a dynamic event that blends art & automotive heritage.

Federal changes to SNAP have left 3,900 Monroe County households without food benefits, so many students now depend on school meals—Rochester school board member Isaiah Santiago calls for improved meal variety and new Farm to Table programs to boost nutrition and learning.

Rochester-area students resume school for the 2026-27 academic year on varying dates; many districts begin on Tuesday, Sept.

8 after Labor Day while some (Brockport, East Rochester) start as early as Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Canandaigua schedules different dates for select grades.

Target and Walmart in Florida are recalling Taylor Farms products after fresh jalapeños were linked to a salmonella outbreak the company announced Monday; recalled items include products sold in New York with Best If Used By dates through Aug.

16 as the FDA and CDC investigate the situation.

Strangebird brewery debuts Clothesline State of Mind ale brewed with paw paw fruit at the upcoming M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival at the Memorial Art Gallery.

The festival, held from Sat, Aug. 29 to Sun, Aug. 30, will feature live music, food trucks and art vendors.

A new analysis ranks New York’s hottest ZIP codes, revealing strong buyer demand beyond larger cities.

The report shows communities such as Fairport (a Rochester metro area ZIP 14450), Endicott, Commack, Hamburg, and Poughkeepsie have homes selling at higher price premiums compared to local averages.

Red Wings superfan Chris Wells attended his 1,000th consecutive home game on Tuesday, Aug.

11, at ESL Ballpark, throwing the first pitch before the game. He received a proclamation from Monroe County Legislator Jenn Townsend (marking Chris Wells Day) and plans to continue his streak.