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Monday, March 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday morning a fire that started at 2:30 a.m. destroyed Rascals Bar and Grill in Williamson, and crews from the Williamson Fire Company with support from nearby departments brought the blaze under control while investigating its cause. News 10
- ➤ On Saturday, March 15th at 10:30 p.m., a black Honda Civic ran a red light on Driving Park Avenue and struck a Rochester police car traveling south on Mt. Read Blvd.—an officer was taken to Strong Hospital for minor injuries while the driver refused treatment and received several traffic tickets — authorities reported. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man hit parked cars and nearly struck officers during a high-speed chase on Saturday night—police stopped his car on Gedds Street at 9 p.m. using spike strips and arrested him, and he now faces charges including driving while intoxicated. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Casa Larga Vineyards debuted its exclusive ice wine collaboration with Iron Smoke Distillery for St. Patrick’s Day weekend by featuring Vidal Ice Wine aged in whiskey barrels and a tasting menu called Wines Meet Spirits — offering festive food and drink treats until 4 p.m. on Sunday. ABC 13
- ➤ Rochester’s Eastman Museum is hosting Home Movie Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 22, where community members can share home movies for free. Organizers will inspect films on March 21 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on March 22 from 10 to 11 a.m.—ensuring that only films in good condition are shown. Democrat & Chronicle
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester residents still face damage from Sunday's severe storm, which brought heavy rain and strong winds (including downed trees, power lines and flooded roads). Some locals reported property damage, such as a car crushed by a falling tree (near Sterling and Otis streets), and city crews plan to clear hazards over the coming days. News 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local home care workers from UR Medicine Homecare in Webster voted on Friday to strike for up to five days — they demand a fair union contract. The picketers held a one-day protest in late February and will return to bargaining on Wednesday—March 19th, 2025. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On March 15, 2025, runners competed in the Runnin’ of the Green five mile race which started and ended at Parcel 5—tracing a route along the Genesee River in downtown Rochester. Photographs show runners from East Rochester and nearby towns finishing the race amid local cheers. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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Live Performance by Tony DeSare
Tony DeSare will perform live at Rose Marie and John Beston Hall in Pittsford.
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Dirty Dancing In Concert - Live Film Experience
Experience the classic film 'Dirty Dancing' like never before with a live band and singers performing the film's iconic soundtrack on a full-size cinema screen.
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Knitting & Crochet Help Session with Sharilyn Ross
12-2 p.m. — Lift Bridge Yarns — Contact to confirm pricing — Get personalized assistance for your knitting or crochet projects in a welcoming group setting.
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Until I Wake Concert
Until I Wake will perform live at Montage Music Hall in Rochester.
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Monthly Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Event
This event at The Bird House invites puzzle enthusiasts to exchange jigsaw puzzles with one another.
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On-Site Tour at Wolk Manor Memory Care
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Lodge at Wolk Manor Memory Care | Free entry | Explore community features and experience award-winning senior living amenities firsthand.
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Senior Discussion Group: Topics Grab Bag
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Irondequoit Public Library | Free entry | Engage in lively conversations on a variety of thought-provoking topics with fellow seniors over coffee.
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