Rochester
Morning News
Saturday, January 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rumors about the Lyell Branch of the Rochester Public Library closing are completely unfounded, as confirmed by the library's branch supervisor and a city spokesperson. News 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire at a vacant house on Laser Street in Rochester resulted in one person being hospitalized. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A gas station clerk in Rochester was attacked with bear mace and physically assaulted by a customer after a dispute over a gas refund. News 10
- ➤ Herley Williams was sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for the murder of Todd Jones in a 2023 shooting in Rochester, New York, emphasizing the role of thorough police investigation and community witness cooperation. ABC 13
- ➤ Two Rochester men were convicted of attempted murder for shooting a man in his car the day after Christmas, both to be sentenced in March. NewsRadio WHAM
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ CP Rochester's Family Dental Center in Rochester focuses on providing dental care to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, offering facilities and staff equipped to meet their specific needs. WXXI News
SPORTS NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Magical Motown Experience Concert
Experience the vibrant sounds of Motown music at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pokémon Card Trading Event
A gathering for Pokémon trainers to trade cards and enhance their collections at Brighton Memorial Library.
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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.
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