Tuesday, March 4th, 2025

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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 4th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 2025 Rochester St. Patrick's Day Parade, honoring the Erie Canal's bicentennial and its Irish builders, will feature 3,000 marchers, nine bands, and various family-friendly activities, with free parking options detailed. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Rochester's ambassador program employs former opioid addicts to aid in community cleanup and outreach, showing significant positive impacts on participants and funded by opioid settlement payments. News 10
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Fire Department quickly controlled a fire in a single-family home's attic, ensuring no one was trapped and providing Red Cross assistance to the resident. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lakwan Hannah was arrested in Texas for a double homicide and two assaults from a 2024 shooting in Rochester, NY. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Little Theatre in Rochester, N.Y., hosted an Oscar Night Movie Trivia Party followed by a screening of the 97th annual Academy Awards, creating a community event with crowd engagement and special prizes. News 10
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Brighton Central School District's yearly Festival of Ideas engaged over 600 students in grades 3-8 with around 70 hands-on workshops ranging from fencing to robotics. News 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Red Wings' 2025 home game promotional schedule features 21 fireworks nights among other events like giveaways and special appreciation days. News 10
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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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Lords Of The Sound Concert
Experience the Lords Of The Sound event featuring a symphonic performance at the Kodak Center in Rochester, NY.
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Trey Anastasio at Eastman Theatre
Acclaimed composer and guitarist Trey Anastasio, known for his work with Phish and extensive solo projects, will perform at the Eastman Theatre.
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Puppy Pals Live! - Canine Comedy and Stunts
Puppy Pals Live! is an engaging family-friendly show featuring adopted and rescued dogs performing impressive stunts and entertaining tricks.
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Runnin' of the Green 5-Mile Race in Rochester
The Runnin’ of the Green is a 5-mile race presented by the YMCA of Greater Rochester, marking the unofficial start of the spring running season with options for in-person or virtual participation.
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2nd Annual Regional Harvest Festival - Book Fair
The event features a two-day book fair with local vendors, authors, and a variety of activities including a flower bar and a cozy reading nook at ARTISANworks.
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Songwriters in the Round Featuring Tyler Westcott, Adrianna Noone, Candy Montgomery, and Brian Thomas
This event showcases a lineup of diverse singer-songwriters performing original music and classic roots influences at the Abilene Bar & Lounge.
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Craft Night Screening of Twilight: New Moon
A craft night event at The Little Theatre featuring a screening of 'Twilight: New Moon,' where attendees can craft while watching the movie.
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Rochester Wine Festival at The Dome Arena
The Rochester Wine Festival features unlimited samples of wines, spirits, and foods from over 40 vendors, along with various activities and entertainment.
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