Good morning, Rochester.

Last Saturday, thousands gathered at the Clarissa Street Festival to honor a neighborhood that once thrived with African American business, music, and community—celebrating its rich history, spirit, and resilience.

After a tour bus crash on August 22 on the New York State Thruway between Rochester and Buffalo—where five people died and many were injured—a patient at University of Rochester Medical Center was discharged while two remain in critical condition.

Frankie Spencer, a 19-year-old from Rochester, admitted early Sunday to striking a 63-year-old man and leaving the scene on English Road in Greece on Friday night—police arrested him and charged him with leaving the scene and driving while impaired.

Forty-five cats were removed from a Perinton home at 14 Kreag Road on Aug.

20 after neighbors reported cats being fed and bad odors—officials recalled that a similar hoarding incident in 2021 led to nearly 100 cats being taken and unsanitary conditions detected.

A 34-year-old woman was arrested Friday night for attacking a 75-year-old man in a Culver Road parking lot on Aug.

17—he suffered a broken hip and fractured neck that required surgery, and she pleaded not guilty at her Saturday arraignment while she is set to appear in court in September.

The 2025 Section V football season is starting soon as local teams—such as Churchville-Chili, Spencerport, and Rochester Prep—prepare schedules and highlight top players ahead of the season.

Updates with new previews will be published throughout this week to guide local fans.

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.

Rochester Fringe Festival

September 9-20 — SCORE — Various ticket prices — Experience the largest performing arts festival in New York with multidisciplinary performances from comedy to dance.