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Saturday, March 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 22nd of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester firefighters fought two fires on the west side—one at a home on Sherman Street this morning and another at an apartment on Glenwood Avenue that went to three alarms—and one firefighter was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. NewsRadio WHAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police arrested 19-year-old Dhymere Bailey for allegedly shooting 39-year-old Sandra Blanding near a vacant lot at Spencer Street and Lyell Avenue on March 19th; he attempted to flee and was found carrying a loaded handgun (he is set to be arraigned today in Rochester City Court). ABC 13
- ➤ Dennis D. Keyser, 61, was charged with animal cruelty and neglect after neighbors found his 12-year-old Jack Russell, Louie, abandoned outside his Canandaigua home where trash and a strong odor indicated poor care—he is set to appear in town court. ABC 13
- ➤ A 30-year-old man was charged with assault and criminal possession of a weapon after he shot a man in his 50s multiple times on Sherman Street and Lyell Avenue just before 10 a.m. on Feb 18—Rochester police arrested Kalil Walker on Karnes Street on Thursday and he was arraigned in Rochester City Court on Friday. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ARC Rochester presented a reimagined version of 'The Princess and the Pea' at West Irondequoit Performing Arts—director Marc Falco and performers Olivia Croll and Emma Jane Chalone took part in Friday's show. The performance is scheduled for today at 7 p.m. and will return tomorrow at 2 p.m. ABC 13
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Micron Technology submitted an environmental report for its proposed chipmaking plant in Clay, putting the project on track to break ground in November. The 1,400-acre complex will employ 9,000 workers and create 40,000 spinoff jobs—one of the largest developments in state history. News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Brooks Avenue underpass near Rochester airport will be closed for about three weeks in late April for road construction—detour signs will be posted by Gates Police Department and after the 4th of July holiday the road will close again for at least six weeks for further improvements. Rochester First
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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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First Friday Closing Reception
6-9 p.m. — Muck Duck Studio — Free entry — Celebrate the conclusion of the exhibition with engaging conversations and artistic appreciation.
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