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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers from Camp Good Days and Special Times tidied up Teddi’s Place at Highland Park on May 7 ahead of the 127th annual Lilac Festival, which runs from Friday through Sunday. Teddi’s Place — established in 1979 by Gary Mervis in memory of his daughter who lost her battle with cancer — is a quiet spot for remembrance. ABC 13
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Breeze Airways announced new nonstop flights from our airport to Tampa starting Oct.1 and to Myrtle Beach starting Oct.2. The carrier will serve both routes twice a week and also will begin nonstop flights to Charleston and Raleigh next week—expanding its network in the area. Democrat & Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ St. John Fisher University held a special commencement ceremony on May 7th for student-athletes who could not attend the general graduation because of competitions. The event honored more than 40 athletes (including lacrosse players Sydney Carpenter and Brady Mason) for balancing sports and academics. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials are expanding a consultant study to include both Highland Park Reservoir and Cobbs Hill Reservoir—an effort needed to meet federal water quality rules and avoid contamination. The study, costing up to $1.5 million, will guide decisions on decommissioning or modifications with Highland due to be compliant by 2029 and Cobbs Hill by 2035. WXXI News
- ➤ Mary Lupien (Rochester City Council member and mayoral candidate) discussed her plans for guaranteed basic income, safe housing, community responder programs, and youth funding on Connections with Evan Dawson today, while Astro Teller (Captain of Moonshots at X) spoke about how technology is speeding up human life at an event at RIT. WXXI News
- ➤ An audit found nearly $453 million in state-purchased medical equipment sits unused in warehouses across New York, with only three of the 247,000 items ever deployed and most overdue for maintenance—prompting calls from local lawmakers to reallocate the supplies. URMC and Rochester Regional Health have expressed interest if the equipment can be redirected, but follow-up has not occurred. News 10
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Finger Lakes Cure de Ride will begin at 7 a.m. on June 7 at Stokoe Farms in Scottsville to support the American Diabetes Association + Wegmans nutritionist Kirby Branciforte shared further ride details. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brighton junior Carly Giebel was named Section V's Girls Athlete of the Week for April 28 to May 4 presented by Faber Builders after she threw the discus 131 feet—1 inch at a Monroe County league track meet. Her record led competitors this season. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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stop.drop.rewind Live Performance
6:30-11 p.m. — Bug Jar — $10 — Experience the energetic sounds of a Midwest power trio blending pop punk, jazz, and progressive rock.
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Tribute to The King and Queen: Tito Puente & Celia Cruz
9 PM — Skylark Lounge — Ticket required — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Tito Puente and the enchanting melodies of Celia Cruz at this lively tribute event.
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