🌱 Patch AM: What’s planned for the long-closed Richardson’s Canal House on the canal?

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In today's newsletter:

• What's planned for the long-closed Richardson's Canal House on the canal?
• Did you buy a Take 5 ticket at this Rochester Tops?
• How an intercepted fentanyl package exposed wider child exploitation in Rochester

Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Some sun with a stray shower, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, temps: high: 80, low: 61.
• Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Plans underway to renovate, reopen historic Rochester-area dining landmark (rbj.net) — Developers are renovating the historic Richardson's Canal House in Perinton, aiming to reopen the beloved Erie Canal–side restaurant by late spring or early summer 2027. They're also exploring changes tied to an old trolley bridge that once linked downtown Rochester to Geneva, hoping to add docks and new waterfront features that could refresh a favorite local gathering spot.
   

• Rochester grocery run turns into lottery payday at Tops Markets (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Take 5 ticket sold at the Tops Markets on Penfield Road in Rochester just hit the game's top prize, worth $31,500.50, in the August 22 evening drawing. The winner has up to a year to claim the prize, and the story also highlights the New York Lottery's contributions to public schools and resources for problem gambling support.
   

• Rochester man pleads guilty to receiving child porn (rochesterfirst.com) — A Rochester man has pleaded guilty in federal court to receiving child pornography, following an investigation that began with an intercepted fentanyl shipment on Jefferson Road. Authorities say his phone revealed sexually explicit communications and payments to minors in the Rochester area over several years. Sentencing will be scheduled later, with a possible lengthy prison term and fine.
   

📸 Around Rochester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rochester

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 5
• Ginuwine with Keith Sweat, JOE, Kut Klose →
  Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester
  8:00 pm
Friday September 11
• PBR Rochester Two-Day Package - Ticket Includes Access to All Days →
  Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester
  7:00 pm
• PBR - Ram Challenger Series - Friday →
  Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Mem Sq, Rochester
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 25
• Architectural Review Board →
  Brighton Calendar Rochester, NY 14618
  4:30 pm
• Dog Training: ROC Your Recall →
  Brighton Calendar, Brookside Community Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS), Rochester
  6:00 pm
• Bug Jar Presents: REZN - Cycles in the Infinite Dream Tour →
  Bug Jar, 219 Monroe Ave, Rochester
  7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Ghislaine Radegonde-Eison
  Rotary Club of Irondequoit 1550 Portland Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621
• Rochester Red Wings Game - Canceled!
  Rochester Rotary Club ESL, One Morrie Silver Drive, Rochester, NY, 14608, United States
  1:00 pm
• 2027 Budget Workshop →
  Brighton Calendar, 680 WESTFALL ROAD, Rochester
  3:00 pm
• Town Board Meeting →
  Brighton Calendar Rochester, NY 14618
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Irondequoit Farmers Market →
  Irondequoit, NY Calendar, 1280 Titus Avenue, Rochester
  4:00 pm
• Rochester Rotary Club Board Meeting
  Rochester Rotary Club Rochester Rotary Office, 180 Linden Oaks #200, Rochester, NY, 14625, United States
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I just want to give a shout out to Cathi Metz, who is on Nextdoor Review Team.
  Earlier I saw a post, of a porch pirate, who was on a bike (OP, Shari Cade Midwick). The photo of the thief was was blurry and Cathi enhanced it… (Nextdoor Scottsville Rd)
• Has anyone seen this cat.
  He went missing a few days ago. He responds to Jackson. Call 1-585-851-6443 if you see him. Thanks! (Nextdoor 19th Ward Central)

• The University of Rochester posted a job opening for IUOE General Services Attendance in Rochester. Apply here.
• Roberts Wesleyan College posted a job opening for Campus Safety Officer - Night Shift - Full Time in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rochester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Irondequoit

• New restaurants, retailers eyed for Irondequoit corridor (ithacajournal.com)
• Healthcare workers hold rally calling for healthcare funding (13wham.com)
• Webster Thomas has holes to fill but believes the next wave is ready (democratandchronicle.com)

Brighton

• Six Way Too Early Predictions After First Premier League Weekend (rochesterfirst.com)
• My ROC Story: Owners prepare to move Malek's Bakery to new location in 2027 (13wham.com)

Ok Rochester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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