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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The ROC the Future Alliance announces plans to enhance upward mobility for 11,000 local youth by 2030, coinciding with their 12th Annual 'State of Our Children' report.  ABC 13

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A driver in her 30s was hospitalized but expected to recover after her car collided with two parked vehicles and overturned in Rochester, N.Y.  News 10

CRIME NEWS

  • David Lee Porter was convicted of first-degree murder and other charges for the fatal shooting of taxi driver David Treese III in Rochester last spring.  Democrat & Chronicle
  • A Rochester home was struck by gunfire with no injuries reported to the two children and one adult inside.  News 10
  • David Johnson, accused of assault and attempted arson in Rochester, was extradited from Uganda to face justice.  ABC 13
  • A man in his 20s was stabbed and is now recovering after an argument in Rochester's west side, with no suspects currently in custody.  News 10

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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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  • APWA 40th Annual Awards Ceremony

    The APWA 40th Annual Awards Ceremony will honor dedicated public works professionals and successful projects that enhance community lives.

    Thu, 1/30/25

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  • Miss Casey's Art Open House

    Explore the artistic expressions of Miss Casey, who combines various media to create thought-provoking pieces that encourage introspection and community dialogue.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Pokémon Card Trading Event

    A gathering for Pokémon trainers to trade cards and enhance their collections at Brighton Memorial Library.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee Meeting - February 2025

    The meeting discusses updates, plans, and reports from various IEEE chapters and groups within the Rochester Section.

    Tue, 2/4/25

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