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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A report from Humane World for Animals names 11 New York puppy mill breeders for poor conditions—four in Steuben County and others in Suffolk, Yates, Ulster, Montgomery, Seneca, Wayne and Jefferson counties—and urges the public to adopt pets instead of buying from these operations. A state law from December now bans pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits to help curb the pipeline from these mills. Democrat & Chronicle
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A correctional officer from Marcy Correctional Facility pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter at a state court in Utica for beating inmate Robert Brooks of Rochester in December and admitted to striking him and failing to report the incident—sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 4. ABC 13
- ➤ Danyelisse Pabon-Cubero, 17, died Monday when an errant bullet hit her during a retaliatory shooting on Alphonse Street — police later arrested Michael Garcia, 18, for firing a 9mm pistol that injured another man. ABC 13
- ➤ Irondequoit Town Police are searching for 62-year-old Gunther Powers—a vulnerable adult with dementia who was last seen walking along Brower Road on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue and white checkered shirt, black pants, brown boots, and a black knit hat; anyone with information should call 911 or the police at 585-336-6000. News 10
- ➤ Robert Brooks (43) died after a December beating at Marcy Correctional Facility, and a special prosecutor announced updates Monday at 9:30 a.m. as ten former corrections officers—six charged with murder, three with manslaughter, and one with evidence tampering—received extra time to decide on plea deals with court decisions set for later this month. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Setup is underway at Highland Park for the 127th Rochester Lilac Festival, the Flower City's spring event that will kick off Friday May 9 with an opening ceremony & parade on Saturday May 10. Festival activities include art in the park, a local farmers market and efforts by conservationists to protect endangered lilac plants. ABC 13
- ➤ Out of Pocket Productions presents 'Describe the Night', a new play that tells a time-hopping story of love, plane crashes—and the KGB with actors Jeff Siuda and Matthew Walls working with ARC Rochester. The show will run from May 9 to 17 at MuCCC on Atlantic Avenue. ABC 13
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Rochester doula Breonna Orum, who ran DoLahLah for families, faced a major challenge when her daughter Seviyn was diagnosed with heterotaxy, a rare condition where organs form on the wrong side, during her 20-week appointment. Seviyn—born at 36 weeks—now faces a critical surgery with a survival rate under 25% as doctors coordinate care at Golisano and consider transferring her treatment to Boston. Rochester First
SPORTS NEWS
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Food House Tour
6 PM – 12 AM — Water Street Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience Food House's high-energy performance featuring their new album, 'Two House'.
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Changes to the NYS Uniform & Energy Codes - 2025
1-5 p.m. — Five Star Bank — Registration required — Explore upcoming changes to New York State Uniform and Energy Codes with expert Laura Cooney.
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Rochester Lilac Festival
7-11 p.m. — Highland Park — Free entry — Celebrate spring with live music, food vendors, and stunning lilac displays at North America's largest collection.
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Rochester New York vs BC United NY Football Match
6:30 PM — Empire United Soccer Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling football match as local teams clash in an exciting showdown.
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From Posts to Profits: Meta Marketing Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Salena's Mexican Restaurant — Complimentary bubbly and appetizers — Transform social media posts into sales with expert Meta marketing strategies.
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Pre-Mite/6U Spring Player Development Clinic 2025
6:15-7:05 p.m. — Lakeshore Hockey Arena — $135 — Enhance young players' hockey skills with focused development sessions on edge work and puck handling.
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RPO 24/25 Season Gala
5:30-11:30 p.m. — Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center — Cost info available on request — Celebrate the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's new season with an evening of cocktails, dinner, and orchestral performances.
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Rochester New York Versus Niagara 1812
4 PM — Empire United Soccer Complex — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting soccer match as Rochester takes on Niagara 1812.
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Rochester New York II vs Flower City Union Match
7:45 p.m. — Empire United Soccer Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting football match featuring local teams in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Rochester New York II vs Syracuse FC
7:45 p.m. — Empire United Soccer Complex — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling football match featuring local talent.
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