Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
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🎭 Culture
Rochester Contemporary Art Center presents Sanctuary: Borders and Belonging, an art exhibit on immigration and belonging that opens on First Friday, Oct.
2 with a reception (6 to 9 p.m.) and will be paired with a public art walk Saturday, Oct. 3 as it runs through Nov. 14.
Infrared Radiation Orchestra will perform its original song (Fire In The Cockpit) as part of Indie Rock Revel at Artisan Works today at 6:00 p.m. The event also features local vendors and artists.
Local musician Thomas Warfield will perform at 4:45 p.m. on Saturday at the Spiegeltent on Main and Gibbs streets as one of the final acts closing the Fringe Festival (he has performed at the event since its first year).
Barry Kucker of Fare Game at Rochester Public Market has had his hot pastrami sandwich named one of the country's best by USA TODAY.
He has served the sandwich on Saturdays for a decade, drawing locals to try his other meats.
The Insomnia House began its final season Friday night in Gates, where guests can choose their own scare level in an immersive haunted attraction.
The event runs every Friday and Saturday through Oct. 31 at $5 per entry with proceeds benefiting AutismUp.
🏥 Health
The closure of Waterview Heights has created a critical shortage of nursing home beds in the area; hospitals are boarding patients who no longer need acute care while families face long trips for skilled nursing placements — Highland officials say options near home are limited.
Rochester Prep held a blood drive on Friday (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) in memory of former student Samaya Cameron, a 2020 graduate who died from sickle cell complications.
The event at the Mark Street campus welcomed students, staff, families, and community members.
🏈 Sports
The Rochester Red Wings clinched the International League title with a 3-2 win over the Memphis Redbirds and will face the Oklahoma City Comets for the Triple-A national title at 10:05 p.m. ET today at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin, Nevada.
Buffalo Bills right tackle Spencer Brown, who once felt terrified facing star Khalil Mack, is set to face the veteran again Sunday as Mack returns to Western New York — a matchup expected to test Brown’s growing confidence.
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