Rochester
Morning News
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A water main break on Culver Road last month spilled roughly 2 million gallons, swamped several basements and left dozens without water (crews worked to contain the flow and restore service). Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Residents in Fairport woke up without power on Friday, Dec. 5 as the outage forced school cancellations in the Fairport Central School District — power returned around 7:20 a.m. as confirmed by officials. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Country Sweet Chicken and Ribs announced its Greece restaurant at 1600 West Ridge Road will close on Dec. 13 — its lease has expired. The restaurant will serve lunch and dinner until its closing, while its original Henrietta location remains open. Democrat & Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Gay Men's Chorus will perform holiday concerts this weekend with a program titled Yuletide Radiance: From Darkness to Light at Hochstein Performance Hall Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and at DUPC Sunday at 3 p.m., asking attendees to bring an unwrapped toy for the Pirate Toy Fund. ABC 13
- ➤ W. Kamau Bell is stopping by ARC Rochester today to share his plans before his comedy show at 7:30 p.m. at Nazareth University’s Callahan Theater. ABC 13
- ➤ The seventh annual Roc Holiday Village has turned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park into a festive wonderland offering shopping, ice skating and igloo spaces until Dec. 28 (with over 25 local merchants and community artists inviting families to celebrate the season). ABC 13
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 5, hundreds gathered at Genesee Brewery to view a three-story Keg Tree made from over 650 beer kegs and lit by 25,000 lights — an event that featured food trucks, custom donuts from Donuts Delite, and raised funds for the Breast Cancer Coalition. ABC 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ New York State DOT officials say travel is robust as drivers prepare for winter trips today amid holiday planning and stable gas prices. Local repair shops like Complete Automotive Solutions are busy ensuring vehicles are winter ready for the road. Spectrum News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester diners discover five upscale steakhouses serving unique steak recipes. Redd Wood in Brighton, Patron Saint downtown, Black & Blue Steak and Crab in Pittsford, Gio's Prime 26 on Broadway, and Char Steak and Lounge at The Strathallan Hotel offer specialty cuts (wood-fired, dry-aged) and distinct atmospheres for special meals. Democrat & Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brighton played its state title game Friday at 6 p.m. at the JMA Wireless Dome and held a parade to mark the moment, while Monroe will take the field today at 3 p.m. at the same venue as it chases its first state title since 2018. News 10
- ➤ Monroe High School hosted a sendoff parade on Friday for its undefeated Red Jackets football team — they will travel to Syracuse for today's state championship game at 3 p.m. as they face Sleepy Hollow in the Dome. ABC 13
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Winter Faire
10 AM – 4 PM — The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa — Free entry — Experience a whimsical holiday celebration with local artisans and festive activities across two distinct markets.
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& Juliet
& Juliet — 7:30-9:00 p.m. — West Herr Performing Arts Center — Tickets starting at $78 — Experience a unique twist on the classic story of Romeo and Juliet with this vibrant musical.
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Lehigh Valley Phantoms vs. Rochester Americans
5:05-6:35 PM — Blue Cross Arena — Stream online for FloHockey subscribers — Don't miss out on this exciting AHL showdown between two competitive teams.
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Samantha Fish Live
7-10 p.m. — Temple Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of blues and rock 'n' roll with Grammy-nominated artists blending tradition and innovation.
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Rochester Americans vs Utica Comets
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Check local listings for pricing — Catch the Utica Comets face off against the Rochester Americans live on FloHockey.
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
7:30 p.m. — OFC Creations Theatre Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a whimsical musical adaptation of the classic holiday tale of the Grinch who stole Christmas.
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Belleville Senators vs. Rochester Americans
7:05-8:35 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Ticket info available online — Catch the exciting showdown on the ice between the Senators and Americans.
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Candlelight Christmas Carols on Strings
7-7:59 p.m. — Temple Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Christmas Carols performed by a string quartet under candlelight.
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3HB's Ugly Sweater Party
7-10:30 p.m. — Three Heads Brewing — $10 entry — Groove to funky tunes at a jam-filled ugly sweater extravaganza with local band Calabash.
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Cleveland Monsters vs. Rochester Americans
5:05-6:35 p.m. — Blue Cross Arena — Check for ticket prices — Watch the exciting matchup as the Monsters take on the Americans on the ice.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Edmund Hillary
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