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Tuesday, January 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Rochester introduces a positive rent reporting program aimed at enabling renters to build their credit scores by reporting on-time rent payments, with an initial focus on assisting residents with limited or no credit history.  Rochester Beacon

CRIME NEWS

  • Rochester police are investigating a shooting that resulted in one fatality and one injured on Ferris Street; the shooter remains unidentified.  NewsRadio WHAM

CULTURE NEWS

  • The Jewish Federation of Greater Rochester commemorates 80 years since the Auschwitz liberation with an event focused on 'courage in the face of evil'.  News 10

EDUCATION NEWS

  • A cyberattack on PowerSchool exposed over 134,000 student records in Rochester, including sensitive personal and medical information, with ongoing investigations and no known identity theft reported.  ABC 13

HEALTH NEWS

  • At a forum in Rochester, local advocates and first responders emphasized the need for enhanced resources and harm reduction strategies to address the rise in overdose deaths and the scarcity of addiction treatment options.  WXXI News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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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  • 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.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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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.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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  • The Child Inside Workshop

    This immersive workshop led by artist Lee Starfield encourages participants to explore and connect with their inner child through meditation, writing, and creative expression.

    Sat, 2/8/25

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  • Authentic Relating Games at Muck Duck Studio

    This event offers conversational exercises aimed at fostering authentic connections, compassion, and vulnerability among participants.

    Sun, 2/9/25

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  • Hoppy Ever After: February Beer Dinner at Rohrbach Brewing Company

    Experience a romantic beer pairing dinner featuring four indulgent courses, each expertly paired with Rohrbach's distinctive craft brews.

    Tue, 2/11/25

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