Tuesday, January 21st, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighting teams worked to extinguish a residential blaze on Cady Street, Rochester, employing saws to access the fire. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 49-year-old man is in critical condition following a stabbing incident on Rochester's south side, with one person detained. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ Rochester Police are looking for a missing 3-year-old boy, Yasiah Johnson-Denkins, last seen with his mother, Briana Johnson, aiming to ensure their safety. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The 48th annual William Warfield Scholarship Fund Benefit Concert, themed 'Let freedom sing,' awarded a scholarship to baritone Holden Turner, supporting African American classical singers. News 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ All Rochester city schools will be closed Tuesday due to heavy lake effect snow, with nearby Orleans, Genesee, and Wyoming counties under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Kathy Hochul. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Dave Matthews Tribute Band Concert in Rochester
The Dave Matthews Tribute Band will perform live, bringing their authentic tribute to the iconic sound of the Dave Matthews Band.
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