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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rochester Pride Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, July 19. The parade will start at 11 a.m. at the intersection of South Avenue and Science Parkway — traveling north to Highland Park — where the festival will end at 6 p.m. with a $5 admission fee. Democrat & Chronicle
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Genesee Brewery unveiled its new $28M canning line on Thursday at its Rochester site, boosting production to over 15 million cases a year and adding 10 new jobs as part of a $50 modernization project—state and local funds supported the upgrade to help the brewery stay competitive. Democrat & Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested 25-year-old Jaiquan Goins from Rochester for burglary, petit larceny, and criminal mischief after a burglary on Chippendale Road in Greece at 3:15 a.m. on Thursday—victim identification and a drone with thermal imaging helped officers secure the suspect. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester has its most walkable neighborhoods ranked, with Pearl-Meigs-Monroe earning a score of 92 while the city average is 61 and the Transit Score is 41—after completing its Active Transportation Plan in 2023, the city now plans a ROC Vision Zero initiative to improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Rochester City Council released a report on child poverty that recommends 13 changes – including easing rent costs, expanding affordable housing, and boosting workforce development after local families struggled with rising expenses. The People, Parks and Public Works Committee will consider the report in April and use it to support a working families tax credit aimed at lowering child poverty statewide. WXXI News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ New data from HUD shows fair market rent in Rochester increased by nearly 10% for one-bedroom units over fiscal year 2024 to today, raising fears that higher costs may push more families into shelter use. Housing experts note that rental hikes—like a $99 jump for one-bedroom units—add extra pressure on working families who already struggle to pay rent. ABC 13
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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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April Fools' Lloyd & Harrier Games
6-8 p.m. — Three Heads Brewing — Registration required — Engage in a whimsical scavenger hunt filled with challenges and ridiculous fun around Rochester.
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Bored Teachers Comedy Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Kodak Center — Ticket pricing may vary — Laugh along with teachers as they share relatable and humorous classroom experiences on their latest tour.
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