Good morning, Rochester.

Monroe County dedicated a new 9/11 First Responders Memorial at Highland Park's Gary Beikirch Memorial Park on Friday, Sept.

11, marking 25 years since the attacks. Sheriff Todd Baxter and Mayor Malik Evans highlighted the memorial as a lasting tribute to those who answered the call.

Firefighters from Spencerport Fire District led a World Trade Center steel tour honoring 343 fallen 9/11 first responders; the tour started in Brockport, included seven stops with a wreath memorial outside Station One, and ended at Highland Park’s 9-11 Responder Memorial (with radio dispatches replayed during stops).

This weekend in Rochester, community events include a walk on Saturday morning, a free summer BBQ + bar crawl in Fairport, and the first East Ave Fest this evening on East Avenue.

Fans can also enjoy a Bills Block Party during the game and a college flea market on Sunday.

Bahama Mama will reunite for their 50th anniversary show on Sept.

19 at 7:30 p.m. at Photo City Music Hall in Rochester & longtime fan Danny Deutsch helped support the event; tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.

Eastman School of Music presents In Plain Sight on Tuesday, Sept.

15 at 7:30 p.m. in Kilbourn Hall, a recital inspired by Joshua Conyers’ new recording project that highlights art songs by Black American composers.

On Sept. 11, Connections with Evan Dawson featured local veterans discussing their 9/11-inspired service and the Henhouse Prowlers performing as part of their Rochester tour to promote cross-cultural dialogue with music.

Diesel prices hit over $6 a gallon on Friday, and experts say the rise could increase the cost to haul goods here, including food.

Rochester consumers may feel higher prices as more businesses pass on the extra cost + supply chains adjust.

RIT held a campus vigil in remembrance of the victims of Sept.

11, 2001—students and faculty gathered at the field of flags to pay tribute to those lost in the tragedy.

Professional bull riders returned to Blue Cross Arena on Friday & are performing tonight with 35 riders including Brody Robinson, 19, all testing their skill on tough bulls.

Victor’s defense powered the Blue Devils to a 21-0 win over Spencerport on Sept.

11, 2026 — the team improved to 2-0 and now faces tougher Section V opponents in upcoming games.