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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Amerks honored the city's first responders during Hometown Heroes Night at Blue Cross Arena on March 28, when the game started at 7:05 p.m.+ MCSO Corporal Justin Stranz and RPD Captain Adam Radens explained the event that celebrated local heroes. FOX Rochester
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester police said Cornelia Neer, 76, was fatally struck by an SUV turning right from Hillside Avenue onto South Winton Road at around 4 p.m. on March 26th in Cobbs Hill, and the teen driver was not impaired with no citations given. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Rochester’s Austin Steward Elementary School No. 46 received over 60 donated books on March 28 to honor Gian Ortiz, a child who died at age 2 in 2018. The Ortiz family partnered with the Rochester Education Foundation to make yearly donations that foster literacy among fourth-graders — a tribute to Gian’s love for being read to. ABC 13
- ➤ Miss Julie's School of Beauty held a groundbreaking on Friday, March 28th in the Sibley Building downtown to launch a free cosmetology training program for human trafficking survivors—State Sen. Jeremy Cooney secured $284,000 in funding and the school will open this fall. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Federal agents stopped a work van on Whitney Street near Lyell Avenue on March 24 and detained Sarah Galvan’s undocumented husband and his two stepsons while Rochester police assisted the agents—a move city officials say broke the sanctuary rule and prompted an internal review. WXXI News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Entrepreneur Barbara Corcoran recounted her nine-year experience caring for her mother, Florence, who suffered from Alzheimer’s, and described the challenges her family faced as her mother’s symptoms changed over time. She urged caregivers to use recognizealzheimersagitation.com— a resource offering practical information— to better support those caring for loved ones. Rochester First
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Riedman Foundation will host the Trout Derby on April 1 at Irondequoit Creek with derby headquarters at Powder Horn Lodge—an event open to fishers of all ages. The contest will run from 7 a.m. to noon and brings a fun outdoor challenge for kids and families. ABC 13
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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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Debi Bower Book Signing Event
10 AM - 1 PM — The Bird House — Free entry — Meet the author of 'Day Trips Around Rochester, New York' and get your book signed.
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Rochester Spring Fling KidsFest 2025
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Tim Hortons Iceplex — $15 for unlimited ice skating — Enjoy a day of fun with giant playgrounds and non-stop entertainment for the whole family.
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Worry Club Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — $28.34 — Experience an evening of live music with Worry Club and special guests Wakely and Scarlet Demore.
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Mixology Madness
6-10 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — $65 per person — Enjoy a hands-on mixology experience crafting cocktails with expert guidance.
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Adult Easter Egg Hunt
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Blue Barn Cidery — Bring an empty egg carton and a flashlight for an exciting adults-only Easter egg hunt in the dark.
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