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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester will see road closures on April 27 during the Flower City Challenge Half Marathon and 5K, which will host over 2,400 runners. Cortland Street at Parcel 5 will close from noon on April 26—key downtown routes will also face restrictions—so motorists should plan extra travel time. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe County Sheriff's Office arrested two Rochester men in connection with a major bank robbery in Sweden last week; Michael O Shea (60) is charged with 1st-degree robbery and 2nd-degree grand larceny while John Savage (49) faces charges of robbery and grand larceny. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ Wendy Stone, 63, pleaded guilty in court to unlawfully collecting $7,902 in SSI and $1,072 in SNAP benefits — after she concealed her deceased boyfriend Kenneth Crisman's body at her Bryan Street home and used his social security number to open a debit card that was emptied within 10 days. ABC 13
- ➤ A 15-year-old from Rochester was arrested on Wednesday during a traffic stop after a shooting on April 14 on Webster Avenue that wounded two boys aged 12 and 17—he now faces charges of second-degree assault and criminal possession of a weapon and is held on $10,000 cash bail. ABC 13
- ➤ A Rochester man identified as Randloff Scott, 60, was arrested after a shooting and standoff late Tuesday night at a multi-family home on Norton Street—police said he fired a shotgun through a door at an officer and now faces charges including second-degree attempted murder, five counts of attempted aggravated murder, criminal possession of a weapon, and criminal possession of stolen property. Democrat & Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Malik D. Evans announced a new round of ArtsBloom funding for arts projects—local artists and small organizations must submit proposals in arts education, literary arts, performing arts or visual arts by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, May 11. Eligible projects must take place within city limits. City of Rochester
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Beacon raised more than $21,000 in individual donations during Nov 1 through Dec 31 and later received an extra $19,500 in matching funds to support nonprofit news. The campaign marked the sixth straight year the Beacon surpassed its goal in the nationwide NewsMatch drive—bolstered by over 160 local donors. Rochester Beacon
SPORTS NEWS
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EXTC Concert featuring Terry Chambers
8-11 p.m. — Lovin' Cup — Ticket information unavailable — Experience an evening of live music with former XTC drummer Terry Chambers and friends.
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2025 Easter Brunch at Strathallan
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. — The Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa — Ticket required — Delight in a lavish Easter brunch with multiple serving stations and a photo op with the Easter Bunny.
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Music Business 101 Workshop
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Muck Duck Studio — Class fees may apply — Explore the basics of songwriting business with a BMI songwriter and musician.
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Northeast Child Abuse Conference
8 a.m. — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Registration required — Attend this premier child abuse conference for essential multi-disciplinary training on child welfare.
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Finger Lakes Science and Technology Showcase
8:30 AM – 6:00 PM — Memorial Art Gallery — Free entry — Engage with cutting-edge research and innovations in science and technology from local universities.
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Local’s Only Silent Disco
7-11 p.m. — Locals Only — $10 presale, $20 door — Dance to local DJs at a unique silent disco experience.
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Archive Ravens
7-9 p.m. — Muck Duck Studio — Free entry — Experience a kaleidoscopic journey through art song, jazz, Latin, folk, and original compositions.
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Adirondack Sunset Painting Event
6-8 p.m. — Rising Storm Brewing Company at The Mill — $37.50 — Enjoy a guided painting experience inspired by the Adirondacks while sipping on local brews.
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Bass Chamber Featuring Crucible
7 PM – 1 AM — Photo City Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience heavy basslines with an epic lineup of electronic artists including Crucible and Two Kind.
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HARDWIRED: Metallica Tribute Concert
7-10 p.m. — Montage Music Hall — All Ages — Experience a tribute to Metallica with an evening of rock and roll.
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