Coffee in hand, Pittsford? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- SUV hits Village Bakeryās outdoor seating in Pittsford; hereās what we know
- How Pittsfordās St. John Fisher is paying future specialāed teachers
- How does Bills camp in Pittsford tie into Beaneās make-or-break draft?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Friday: Rather cloudy and cooler, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: A few afternoon showers, temps: high: 75, low: 40.
- Sunday: Windy and much colder, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.
š° News we're reading
⢠Officials: Driver backing out of parking spot hits outdoor dining area at Village Bakery (wysl1040.com) ā Emergency crews responded Thursday to State Street in Pittsford after an SUV backing out of a parking spot struck the outdoor dining area at Village Bakery & Cafe, causing minor injuries to several people, including a child. Firefighters, paramedics, and sheriffās deputies remain on scene as officials work to gather more details about what happened.
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⢠St. John Fisher University launches new program for those who want to pursue a career in special education (whec.com) ā Residents should know that St. John Fisher University in Pittsford is launching a paid, yearālong masterās residency and apprenticeship program to train more special education teachers. Participants earn $25,000 while working alongside mentor teachers in partnering local school districts, helping address the regional shortage of special education educators.
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⢠2026 NFL Draft Most Important of Brandon Beane's Bills Career (news10.com) ā Buffalo Bills training camp at St. John Fisher University in Pittsford gets a brief mention as analysts weigh how crucial this yearās NFL Draft is for general manager Brandon Beane. The piece reviews his recent draft record, outlines current roster holes, and explains why this draft could determine both the teamās trajectory and Beaneās future.
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šø Around Pittsford
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š Events Nearby
Friday April 17
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Michael Carbonaro
Kodak Center , 200 W Ridge Rd , Rochester
3:00 pm
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Eastern Cities Fellowship Dinner
Locust Hill Country Club
5:00 pm
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Family Fun Friday: Game Night
Brighton Calendar , Brighton Recreation Center 1 Columbus Way (use this address in your GPS) , Rochester
6:00 pm
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Chris Franjola
Comedy @ The Carlson , 50 Carlson Rd , Rochester
7:00 pm
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Pure Imagination: The Magical Candy Shoppe
Robert F. Panara Theatre , 52 Lomb Memorial Dr , Rochester
7:30 pm
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Red Rain: The Music of Peter Gabriel
The Theater At Innovation Square , 131 Chestnut St , Rochester
7:30 pm
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Glass Cannon
Iron Smoke Distillery , 111 Parce Ave #5b , Fairport
8:30 pm
Saturday April 18
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Plan Now, Grow Soon, Craft Later
CountryMax - Fairport , 897 Turk Hill Rd , Fairport
10:00 am
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On-the-Spot Job Training
Fairport Public Library , 1 Fairport Village Landing , Fairport
10:00 am
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Parent Night Out Event: Zootopia 2
Studio East Dance Company , 370 Macedon Center Rd Suite 3 , Fairport
5:30 pm
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Stavros Halkias
Kodak Center , 200 W Ridge Rd , Rochester
7:00 pm
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KPOP Night - Rochester, NY
Photo City Music Hall , 543 Atlantic Ave #2 , Rochester
8:00 pm
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Looking for a cleaning service or individual ⦠my current service is good but rarely on time.
Often an hour or more late.. any recommendations? (Nextdoor Marsh Rd)
- Need a landscape/tree company to reach out to me for a possible job.
Have a bunch of brush and cut down trees either hauled away or all chipped up and removed. Job is located in Webster. (Nextdoor Mendon Ponds Park)
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Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T1195) in Fairport. Apply here.
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Bowlero Corporation posted a job opening for Requisition Janitor in Fairport. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pittsford here.
š Nearby News
Fairport
- Lucas West Top 3 The Voice (wibx950.com)
- Lollypop Farm prepares for 'kitten season' as spring brings surge of newborns needing care (whec.com)
- Happening Thursday: Cat supply donation drive, SNAP town hall, and city council hearings (whec.com)
Brighton
- Rochester Police Department has 120 officer openings while neighboring towns are nearly fully staffed (whec.com)
Ok Pittsford! 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: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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