Good morning, Rochester.

Foodlink hosted a preview at Lento on Wednesday to showcase special menu items and local partners ahead of its Festival of Food.

The main event will take place on Monday, Sept. 14 at Rochester Public Market to raise funds for the organization.

Before today's partial eclipse, residents recall the total solar eclipse on April 8 when thousands gathered at Parcel 5 and Ontario Beach Park to view the darkened sky.

Community events and shared local moments made the day unforgettable in Rochester.

On Wednesday, Aug. 12, employees at Lollypop Farm spotted smoke from the maintenance barn and called 911; fire crews — including teams from Egypt and Bushnell's Basement — controlled the fire, confirmed no injuries, and closed the south entrance while investigators worked on the scene.

Fire crews battled a barn fire at Lollypop Farm on Wednesday after workers spotted smoke and dialed 911; no animals or people were hurt and the south entrance remains closed while investigators check the cause.

NASA ambassador Tony Rice visited ARC Rochester on Wednesday to explain a partial solar eclipse—local viewers caught a sliver of the event as it began along the arctic coastline at 1 p.m.

Rochester City School District held an open forum on Tuesday to discuss security plans for the upcoming school year.

The district is reviewing multiple options — including placing RPD officers at school start and end — and is accepting public comments until Aug. 20.

Rose, a new female red panda from Zoo Atlanta, is at Seneca Park Zoo for a breeding program and is under a 30-day quarantine.

Visitors will see her next month & may watch her pair with Gizmo to boost efforts for the endangered species.

Rochester will borrow over $600K to start nearly $1 million improvements at Parcel 5—adding electrical upgrades, hydrants, performance staging, security cameras, and Wi-Fi—to boost the public green space, and City Council will vote on the borrowing later this month.

Waterview Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Irondequoit is set to close after the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services terminated its license for failing to meet corrective actions — Assembly Members Clark and Jensen announced a $560,000 fine and a hold on new admissions.

New York Department of Health Commissioner James McDonald said school vaccine rules remain unchanged for students despite a federal order that cut recommended child immunizations from 17 to 11; school entry requirements will stay in place with school openings later this month.

Fairport’s ZIP 14450 is one of America’s hottest housing markets, ranking fourth nationwide.

Homes in the village received 5.3 times the typical online views, sold for 14.4% above asking, and spent 23 days on the market (local interest came mainly from Rochester buyers).

East and Alex announced the third annual Sunday Football Block Party will take place on Sept.

13 in Rochester as the Bills face the Texans. Doors open at noon and the first 1,500 tickets (priced at $10 each) are available.