Rochester
Morning News
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Communities from Lima and Honeoye Falls gathered Saturday at Elim Life Church to honor Jonathan Stills, who died in a car crash on Aug 27 in Canandaigua—he served as a Lima EMS member, school bus driver, village board trustee and nonprofit leader. A GoFundMe for his family has raised over $136,000. News 10
- ➤ Residents gathered in Perinton for the Flutie 5K for Autism on Aug. 31 to support efforts for autism services. Participants ran, walked, or rolled to raise funds for therapy—programs that promote autism acceptance. ABC 13
- ➤ City officials began renovating Maplewood Park last week to convert a repurposed building into a nature center and add an inclusive playground, new trails, a teaching garden, and a bus drop-off point—work funded by over $11 million is expected to finish by May. WXXI News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two Rochester men were hospitalized after separate stabbing incidents—one a 33-year-old who suffered a minor arm wound on Evergreen Street after an alleged attack that included a $30 loss, and the other a 23-year-old who received a non-life-threatening leg injury near Kelly Street. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Construction began Aug. 31 for the 2025 Rochester Fringe Festival as workers set up the Speigeltent – home to favorites like Crique Du Fringe and Drag Me Home – while the festival will begin on Sept. 9 and run through Sept. 20; funds raised over the past year secured the area for the event. ABC 13
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Finger Lakes Rail Experience will soon launch the new Cayuga Leaf Limited train ride departing from Waterloo that gives guests a 90-minute view of the region's fall colors this fall — tickets will go on sale Sept. 3 with prices between $45 and $100. Democrat & Chronicle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beginner Needle Felting: Pumpkin Workshop
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $40 — Learn to craft your own adorable needle felted pumpkin in a cozy workshop setting.
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National Bonsai Exhibition
9 AM – 5 PM — Total Sports Experience — Tickets on sale soon — Experience the finest bonsai trees and expert presentations at this biennial national event.
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Allen Stone Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Anthology — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Allen Stone as he channels classic artists with his emotive vocals and acoustic guitar.
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