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Monday, April 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Good Life Collective will hold its first GLC Fest at Beer Park at 375 Averill Avenue from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday — the event will donate $1,000 to Autism Up as the business marks its first anniversary and plans a third location in Canadaigua. Rochester First
- ➤ First Baptist Church in Penfield hosted its sixteenth Flapjack Saturday breakfast on Saturday morning+ the $10 meals supported the Willow Domestic Violence Center as the church served about 80 to 100 meals in two hours as part of its October through April tradition. News 10
- ➤ On Good Friday, Rural & Migrant Ministry and the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester held a prayer vigil for border patrol officers and immigrants at U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Pattonwood Drive—gathering attendees to affirm dignity and unity—and highlighting a call for compassion amid tension. Rochester First
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A three-vehicle crash on Mt. Hope Avenue near Highland Avenue occurred on Saturday, April 20 when a 66-year-old man's vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic due to a suspected medical event—he was taken in critical condition to Strong Memorial Hospital while the other two drivers were evaluated on scene. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help finding Deziree Teerlinck, a 5 ft 2 in & 125 lbs woman who has been missing from Rochester since February 14 after a friend dropped her off at a store on Cameron Street following a text with her mother, and anyone with information should call 911. Rochester First
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, April 20, Seneca Park Zoo celebrated Earth Day by giving away Colorado blue spruce seedlings—allowing families to plant a new tree—and offering hands-on conservation lessons with booths from local environmental groups. More than 100 volunteers cleaned up Durand Eastman Beach—picking up litter and recording debris details—to help protect local ecosystems. WXXI News
- ➤ On Saturday morning, the Rotary Club of Rochester-Southwest cleaned and beautified a two-mile stretch of the Erie Canalway Trail — a segment adopted in 2020 between Genesee Valley Park and Chili Avenue — in anticipation of Earth Day next Tuesday. News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York now requires boaters to have a boating license under Brianna’s Law that ended a grace period in January—officials said the move builds on years of safety recommendations. Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brendan Hurley said boaters can take classes online or in person so the DMV can add the certification to their driver’s license. Rochester First
- ➤ Spring breakers have returned to Rochester as a busy travel week ends and travelers race to upgrade their licenses to REAL ID before domestic flights require it on May 7. The Better Business Bureau warned that scammers are targeting those without REAL ID (upgrading is free) and urged people to verify messages carefully. Rochester First
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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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Wine Lips Live Performance
8 PM – 12 AM — Bug Jar — Tickets available — Experience the explosive energy of Wine Lips as they debut tracks from their latest album 'Super Mega Ultra'.
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Branford Marsalis Quartet Performance
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