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Monday, January 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Firing Pin and the Rochester African American Firearms Association offered an affordable, condensed weekend class for pistol permit applicants in response to new New York State training requirements. ABC 13
- ➤ Tops Friendly Markets begins its 2025 Check Out Hunger campaign across all stores to support local food banks and combat food insecurity, continuing a tradition that has raised nearly $6.5 million since 2004. ABC 13
- ➤ In Rochester, volunteers from Habitat for Humanity's 'Women Build' program celebrated the completion of their 20th home, uniquely built with the new homeowner's active participation. News 10
- ➤ A march in Rochester's Neighborhood of the Arts, led by the Greater Rochester Chapter of the National Organization for Women, aimed to emphasize the significance of reproductive rights. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The University of Rochester's Department of Public Safety apprehended a man for attempted assault and robbery in Genesee Hall, emphasizing campus safety measures and confirming no ongoing threat. ABC 13
- ➤ Two men were injured, one by gunfire and the other by shattered glass, in an overnight shooting in Rochester, with no suspects currently apprehended. Rochester First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Rochester leaders convened at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church to explore solutions for the city's education crisis, highlighting the connection between educational inequities, poverty, and crime. WXXI News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Live Music at The Angry Goat Pub
The Public Water Supply Trio performs at The Angry Goat Pub, inviting guests to enjoy music and food in a popular Rochester venue.
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