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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's MLK Park is set to complete its final renovation phase, fulfilling a masterplan initiated in 2002 to modernize and address the park's usability and safety. WXXI News
- ➤ Cafe Manzara, a new Turkish cafe founded by 22-year-old Huseyin Sula, opens in Brighton, offering a cozy space inspired by Turkish cafe culture with a menu featuring authentic Turkish coffee, tea, and various pastries. Rochester First
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Emergency teams are responding to and working to extinguish a house fire on Avenue A in Rochester, with nearby roads closed for safety. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man in his 50s was hospitalized but is expected to survive after being shot multiple times in the legs inside a Rochester home; three people have been detained for questioning. NewsRadio WHAM
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, NY, ranks as the third best children's museum and second in pop culture museums, with the Strasenburgh Planetarium also recognized, in the latest USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards. Democrat & Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Malik Evans of Rochester, N.Y., introduced the 'ACTION Team', a group aimed at handling non-urgent 911 calls to improve public safety and allow police to focus on more critical incidents. News 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UR Medicine Home Care union, 1199 SEIU, plans a one-day strike on February 24, citing UR Medicine Homecare's failure to present economic counter-proposals during contract negotiations. News 10
- ➤ The Texas Roadhouse in Henrietta, N.Y., temporarily closed due to a pest issue, working closely with Monroe County Health Department and pest control to reopen soon. ABC 13
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The Wiz - A Vibrant Musical Reimagining
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The Wiz - Broadway Tour
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The Wiz - Broadway Tour
This Tony® Award-winning musical returns in a high-energy revival, showcasing a vibrant blend of soul, gospel, and funk as Dorothy embarks on her journey in a contemporary reimagining of the classic story.
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The Wiz - A Touring Broadway Musical
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The Wiz - Touring Production
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Live Performance by Tyler Scott Owens and Band
Tyler Scott Owens and his band will perform songs from his album 'Gratitude' and others at the Vault Cafe & Cabaret, with attendees receiving a signed copy of the album.
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The SMITHS etc Live with DJ Depeche Mode at Photo City Music Hall
A tribute performance by The Smiths etc featuring classic hits and deep cuts from The Smiths, complemented by a DJ set playing Depeche Mode tracks.
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Narcotics Anonymous Weekly Meeting
This is a weekly Narcotics Anonymous meeting aimed at providing support for individuals struggling with drug addiction.
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Move to the Latin Beat
Experience an engaging four-night Latin dance class series featuring salsa, merengue, and bachata at Casa Hispana, led by an experienced dance instructor from Argentina.
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Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet's Don Quixote
The Odesa National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre presents Don Quixote, showcasing Ukrainian cultural heritage through exceptional artistry and choreography in Rochester.
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