Rochester
Morning News
Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Roc Holiday Village returned last night — offering free ice skating, Santa photos, and festive hangout spots — at Manhattan Square Park in Rochester, bringing families together in a cherished winter tradition. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ The Rochester Police Locust Club hosted the Christmas Bundles of Love Giveaway event on Saturday, Dec. 6 to aid formerly homeless, women-led families feel at home—providing 75 Christmas trees and essential decorations through a partnership with The Esther Project Inc. and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. ABC 13
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ ESL Federal Credit Union warns members that scammers make repeated calls and texts sharing partial card numbers to steal personal details. The credit union urges customers to call 585-336-1000 for help and to refrain from sharing sensitive information. News 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Bills and Bengals face off today at 1 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium in NFL Week 14, with FOX airing the game and local viewers able to catch it on Rochester’s (WUHF channel 31). Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Monroe football won the state title after defeating Sleepy Hollow in the NYS Class B final, and video highlights with postgame interviews were shared for local fans. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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The Turbulents Concert
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience live performances by The Turbulents and other featured artists in Rochester.
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