Good morning, Rochester.

Yesterday, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office held its fall awards ceremony at the Strong National Museum of Play — honoring deputies Ryan Arnold and Justin Overend with the Meritorious Conduct Award for heroic actions that saved a woman from a fire in Pittsford.

ESL Federal Credit Union opened a full-service bilingual branch at 835 W Main St in Bull’s Head on Sept 29th.

The branch offers 24-hour ATM access and is part of a larger effort to revitalize the neighborhood—bringing convenient banking to local residents and businesses.

On October 1, Connections with Evan Dawson presented the new Rochester Reads selection 'Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden' by Camille Dungy — the show also featured a talk on easing political tensions in local communities.

Jeff and Joan Beal, celebrated musicians and Eastman School alumni, have made a record-breaking multimillion-dollar donation to fund new programs, scholarships, and facilities at their alma mater.

The gift is the largest individual contribution since the school was founded in 1921—supporting the next generation of music education.

ROC in the Ruins festival will debut Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Park on Pleasant Street — the event will feature live music, food and activities as Downtown ROCs, Local Sound Collaborative and RocGrowth work to highlight Rochester’s creativity and diversity.

Faheem Masood, president and CEO of ESL Credit Union, announced his retirement effective April 1—ending a long career that began in 1991 as the credit union grew its assets and membership.

Chief Operating Officer Tom Rogers will replace Masood to help guide the credit union’s future.

State officials warn New Yorkers to ignore text scams that claim to send inflation refund checks—no state agency asks for personal information by text, and eligible taxpayers will get their checks automatically by mail starting in October with most arriving by November.

Today, a government shutdown leaves many federal services paused in Rochester and about 750,000 workers impacted.

Flights at the Rochester airport continue as air traffic controllers and TSA agents work without pay while VA clinics, national park sites, food assistance programs and Social Security benefits remain active, though some VA offices and federal hiring are halted until funding is restored.

Village of Victor invites residents and business owners to shape its downtown projects through a survey open until Oct.15 — officials will explain the plan at a public session at 6:30 p.m. on Oct.6 at Village Hall.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s inflation refund checks are coming for 8.2 million households this week and are not tax-free—New Yorkers will report them on their 2025 income tax returns, which will add hundreds of millions to federal revenue.

Oak Hill Country Club will host its fifth PGA Championship in 2035—this announcement comes as the club plans a special membership meeting on Oct.

15 to address an ongoing lawsuit over board actions. The lawsuit began after a member was removed for bad behavior and has deepened tensions among members.

Tracy Eckstrand Live at Cottage Hotel

8 PM – 12 AM — Cottage Hotel of Mendon — Check for tickets — Enjoy an evening of original and cover songs by Tracy Eckstrand and Levon Jones.

Terrapin Flyer Tribute Concert

7 p.m. — JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER — $34-$44 — Experience the authentic sounds of the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band with a dedicated following.

Bonsai Presentation by Mark Arpag

7-8 p.m. — The Webster Arboretum — Free entry — Discover the art of Bonsai with award-winning artist Mark Arpag, President of the Bonsai Society of Upstate New York.

Think X - An Exploration of the Music of Pink Floyd

7-9:30 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $39.93 - $89.64 — Immerse in the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd complemented by special guest King Youngblood.

Les Miserables Musical Performance

7:30-11:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless story and stirring music of Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables on its North American tour.

Bluesmasters Live at Argyle Grill

7-11 p.m. — Argyle Grill At Eagle Vale — No cover charge — Enjoy smooth blues tunes from the Bluesmasters and special guest Mark Francise.

Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk

10:00 – 11:45 AM — Innovative Field — Free entry — Participate in a powerful movement raising awareness and support for breast cancer.

Clue: A Murder Mystery Show

7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a hilarious and suspenseful evening based on the iconic board game and cult classic film.

AI Tools and Features

5:30-6:30 p.m. — NextCorps — Free entry — Explore various AI tools and solutions to enhance business and personal life.

The Musical Box: Tribute to Genesis

8-11 p.m. — Temple Theater — Tickets on sale August 15th — Experience the stunning tribute to Genesis with theatrical flair and precision musicianship.