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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Residents of Rochester demonstrated generosity and courage through numerous acts of kindness, including providing Hurricane Helene relief and supporting community members in need.  News 10

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A man in his 70s was struck by a car while walking on the roadway at Jay and Louise streets, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.  News 10

CRIME NEWS

  • Four individuals, including two teenagers, were hospitalized following a shooting in Rochester's north side, with no arrests yet made.  NewsRadio WHAM
  • A vehicle caused significant damage to Donuts Delite in Rochester by crashing into it multiple times; an arrest has been made by Irondequoit Police.  ABC 13
  • A man in his 30s was hospitalized after being stabbed on East Main Street in Rochester; he is expected to survive, and no arrests have been made.  NewsRadio WHAM

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Rochester Fringe Festival, after experiencing a 42% increase in ticket sales for the 2024 event, has scheduled its 2025 run from September 9 to 20.  ABC 13

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee Meeting - January 2025

    The monthly meeting will review updates and future plans for the Rochester IEEE Section and its affiliates, involving various reports and open discussions.

    Tue, 1/7/25

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  • Happy Hour Event at Spritz 146

    Enjoy a vibrant evening of dessert, specialty cocktails, and tapas-style appetizers at the renowned Spritz 146 piano bar in East Rochester.

    Fri, 1/10/25

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  • Burnin Sky and Riverside Avenue Perform Classic Rock Hits

    Burnin Sky will pay tribute to Bad Company while Riverside Avenue performs favorite hits from REO Speedwagon at Eagle Vale Golf Club.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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  • Rochester New Year Business Networking Event

    This free business networking event provides professionals in the Greater Rochester area with an opportunity to connect over a light breakfast while exploring new strategic networking initiatives for 2025.

    Wed, 1/15/25

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  • Live Performance by Real Boston Richey

    Real Boston Richey will perform live at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, highlighting his unique hip hop sound.

    Sun, 1/19/25

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  • Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration

    The event celebrates the release of Rebecca Yarros' third book in The Empyrean Series, requiring proof of purchase for participation.

    Tue, 1/21/25

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  • Wednesday Women's Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

    This event is a women's support group meeting focused on discussions around alcohol addiction and recovery, utilizing literature from Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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  • Magical Motown Experience Concert

    Experience the vibrant sounds of Motown music at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY.

    Sat, 1/25/25

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  • Ying Quartet Performance

    The Ying Quartet, a noted string quartet, will perform at Eastman Theatre with proceeds supporting various charitable causes.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • Primal Scream//Primal Laugh: A trauma-informed somatic workshop [VIA ZOOM]

    You're invited to move your body, tap into your intuition, & co-regulate your nervous system. With trauma-informed somatic practices help to release stuck anger/frustration and connect with joy, this workshop is for people who wants to feel grounded and hopeful.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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