Rochester
Morning News
Friday, October 17th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reid Ferguson spoke to ARC Rochester staff today to promote the Grills Mafia BBQ Throwdown event where the Buffalo Bills’ long snapper will appear. The event is scheduled for tomorrow at Palmer’s Direct to You Market on Jefferson Road — load in begins at 8:00 a.m. and awards will be presented at 5:00 p.m. ABC 13
- ➤ Angels of Mercy held an Awareness Stroll on North Winton Road on October 16 at 4 p.m. to honor domestic violence survivors and increase local awareness while its Butterfly Boutique was open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for donations toward a $500 goal—money that will fund essential support services—and encouraged community participation. News 10
- ➤ On Wednesday, United We Stand distributed 50 backpacks with food, hygiene products, and resource information to homeless people in Lyons—an outreach addressing local housing instability. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ FairPour Coffee Roasters opened its third location today in the VIDA Building — across from The Strong National Museum of Play — to serve specialty coffee and fresh made-to-order food. The shop marks nine years since its first opening in Fairport and is open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Too Good to Go launched in Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany to help food businesses sell leftover meals at discount prices. Local partners like Legendary Beans Coffee join the program and customers can buy surprise food bags for about $3.99 to $5.99—cutting waste and offering a cheaper way to sample restaurants. Spectrum News
- ➤ Amazon is seeking to fill 1,600 seasonal positions in Rochester with wages starting at $19 per hour—offering flexible scheduling for those hired. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Actors Ashley Alvarez and Cindy Peralta star in the play Sancocho at Geva Theatre—running until November 23 at Fielding Stage. The production tells the story of two sisters and a Puerto Rican dish as director Rebecca Martínez and cultural consultant Annette Ramos explain its roots. ABC 13
- ➤ The Eastman School of Music announced its fall concert season that will feature a world premiere opera, a gospel orchestra show benefiting ROCmusic, a renowned string quartet performance and a holiday show — events scheduled between Oct. 30 and Dec. 11 at Kilbourn and Kodak Halls. Tickets for one show start at $5, and all proceeds will support ROCmusic. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Local blues legend Chris Beard and his band played at ARC Rochester studio in preparation for his farewell concert today from 8 to 10—at 75 Stutson Street. ABC 13
- ➤ The Rochester Museum & Science Center opened a traveling 'Astronaut' exhibit today that lets visitors experience space life with a simulated rocket launch — the exhibit will run through May 6. ABC 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After the COVID-19 pandemic, many New York grocery chains have cut back on round-the-clock hours—only a few like Byrne Dairy and 7-Eleven still serve customers 24/7—while stores such as Wegmans, Walmart, and Target now stick to set schedules. Democrat & Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday morning, the City of Rochester broke ground on the final phase of upgrades for ROC City Skate Park — the project will expand the skateable area by 20,000 square feet and add new lighting and event space. The upgrades are part of the ROC the Riverway initiative to revitalize the Genesee River corridor. News 10
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Tony D's Halloween Ball
6:00-11:59 p.m. — Tony D's — Ticket required — Experience Rochester's largest Halloween costume party with buffet, live DJs, and costume contests.
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I Love the 90s Tour
12-3 p.m. — Rochester Community Sports Complex — Tickets from $44.52 — Celebrate the 90s with hit performances from Vanilla Ice, Rob Base, and more!
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Retroween Bash
8-11 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $20 — Dance the night away at the ultimate Halloween retro party featuring 80s and 90s music.
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Josh Ritter Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Rose Marie and John Beston Hall — Ticket pricing varies — Experience a night of captivating melodies from one of America's greatest living songwriters.
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State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine - Swan Lake
7:00-8:30 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting performance of Swan Lake by the acclaimed State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine.
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