Good morning, Rochester.

The Clarissa Street Reunion will be held Saturday, August 23 on Clarissa Street in Corn Hill & the event runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Grammy-winning performers Jimmie & Lu Highsmith will preview their act as they celebrate 27 years of this local tradition.

Community leaders celebrated completing Bronson Court townhouses in Corn Hill on August 21, 2025.

The project offers two- and three-bedroom units with full basements near local resources — providing affordable housing for families.

A Rochester man was hospitalized last night after a hit-and-run at Avenue D and Joseph Avenue—police say the driver fled and he is expected to recover.

On Aug. 11 a deputy was injured when Rochester man Chaz Davis fled during a stolen vehicle investigation at an auto dealer in Farmington—Davis now faces charges for assault and grand larceny while two others charged with grand larceny were arraigned and later released after two recovered vehicles valued at over $100,000 were found and the injured deputy returned to work.

Canandaigua police are searching for 15-year-old Jazmine Snyder, who was last seen at 10 p.m. Tuesday in Canandaigua and tracked by her cellphone near LeMoyne College on Thursday morning; she is 5 feet tall and 150 pounds with dark brown hair wearing a pink sweatshirt and black sweatpants, and anyone with tips should call the 911 center (585-394-4560).

Perinton officials removed at least 45 cats from a home on Kreag Road today after neighbors complained about a bad smell—Town Supervisor Ciaran Hanna noted the town took quick action following a similar rescue in January 2021—and the animals are now receiving care from the Humane Society of Greater Rochester while the investigation continues.

Monroe Community College welcomed new students yesterday after a decade of decline, marking its fifth year of enrollment growth—over 9,000 incoming students and plans to exceed 24,000 for the 2025-26 school year.

Returning students will move in today, and campus leaders expressed excitement about the bright future ahead.

The Boys & Girls Club of Rochester held a ceremony Wednesday awarding scholarships to over 30 students for college or private school, selecting them based on their character, community service, and membership duration.

The program began with a $1.5 million donation from Kevin and Stacey Morgan and is expected to open new educational opportunities for the recipients.

Today, Foodlink and local hospital leaders warn that federal changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cut SNAP and Medicaid funding — the new rules will put nearly 1.5 million people at risk of losing food assistance and health care, including many in Rochester.

The new emergency veterinary clinic in East Rochester treated nearly 1,400 patients in July—the busiest month since it opened in March—and has seen almost 5,000 animal visits overall.

The 12,000-square-foot 24/7 facility on West Commercial Street employs eight veterinarians and nearly 100 staff and plans to expand services to avoid redirecting patients to Buffalo or Syracuse.

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.

Coast Collective Show Rochester Fall 2025

9 AM – 6 PM — The Dome Arena — Free admission for verified buyers — Discover bold brands and fresh finds at WNY’s premier fashion and lifestyle trade event.

Tracy Eckstrand: Fairport Bside

6-10 p.m. — B-Side — Cost info not provided — Enjoy original music and covers from Tracy Eckstrand and Levon Jones.

Local 86 Annual Clambake

12-6 p.m. — IBEW Local 86 — Free entry — Celebrate the legacy of electrical workers with a delicious clambake and community spirit.

The Devil Makes Three Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Anthology — Ticket prices vary — Experience a lively performance from a trio blending bluegrass, folk, and ragtime.

2nd Annual Challenger Miracle Field Golf Tournament

12-7 p.m. — Irondequoit Country Club — $1,000-$1,100/team — Enjoy a day of golf with registration, lunch, and dinner to support a great cause.