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Friday, May 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ NYC Crepes & Shakes, a new dessert and food cafe, will open on June 1 at 738 E. Ridge Road in Irondequoit and will serve daily from 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. First-time owner Omid Sadat, with a background in government service and community work, said the cafe will offer crepes, shakes, breakfast items, tea, and juice made with fresh, organic ingredients. Rochester First
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man, 44-year-old Robert Johnson, broke into a home on Willow Street near Dewey Avenue around 9:40 p.m. on May 25 and shot a 32-year-old woman multiple times during a domestic dispute, prompting police to charge him with attempted second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, third-degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree grand larceny—he turned himself in on Wednesday and was arraigned Thursday morning in City Court without bail. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Dave Ackerman fights to keep killer Gregory Flint behind bars—Flint, who murdered 8-year-old Staci Ackerman in Farmington on September 11, 1986—as his first parole hearing is scheduled for July with a possible release set for November 14. News 10
- ➤ A Rochester man was arrested after a standoff on the Thruway when he pointed a gun at troopers at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday—forcing officials to close the road between Exits 45 and 46—and he faces charges for criminal possession of a weapon, menacing an officer and obstructing governmental administration. Rochester First
- ➤ TikTok star Emilie Kiser filed a lawsuit in Arizona Superior Court on May 27th to block public records about her 3-year-old son Trigg’s accidental drowning on May 12th at her family home—she contends that releasing these records would further invade her family's privacy during their grief. Rochester First
- ➤ Rochester police said 44-year-old Robert Johnson turned himself in after a domestic incident on Willow Street on May 25—he shot a 32-year-old woman and now faces charges including attempted murder, burglary, robbery, and weapons violations with a court appearance scheduled for Tuesday. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The George Eastman Museum announced the film titles for the ninth annual Nitrate Picture Show at the Dryden Theatre on May 29, drawing international cinephiles to the event. The four-day festival—screening original nitrate prints of films produced from the 1910s to 1960s—offers a unique look at early Hollywood cinema. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Starting July 1, school boards and BOCES boards in New York will be required to include a student representative who must have attended their school for at least one year — a move that follows Maine-Endwell's practice of including a student member since 2004. Students will be chosen by the high school principal, superintendent or by an election held among their peers. Spectrum News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, Rochester Regional Health is partnering with the Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce's Greater ROC Global program to attract 60 to 100 skilled nurses amid a staffing shortage. The collaboration—designed to expand local training and job opportunities—will strengthen care teams in under-resourced communities including Newark-Wayne, Unity and Clifton Springs. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
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The Freak Out Flea Market
10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Genesee Gateway Park — $45 for vendor space — A vibrant market showcasing local vendors, creators, and small businesses in a welcoming environment.
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50's Rock n Roll Tribute Concert
8 PM - 12 AM — Marge's Lakeside Inn — Entry fee at the door — Dance the night away with Bec, the Bopcats, and the Sideburns in a celebration of classic 50's rock n roll.
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American Aquarium Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Anthology — Tickets available — Experience the high-energy return of American Aquarium with their powerful country-rock and incisive lyrics.
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The Fast & The Furriest® 2025
12:00 PM – 3:59 AM — Verona Street Animal Society — Registration fees apply — A celebration of pets with races, a festival, and a chance to support animals in need.
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Junkyardfieldtrip Live Performance
7 p.m. — Photo City Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience the eclectic sounds of one of the region's most in-demand bands in an intimate venue.
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Clothing Swap at Abundance Co-op
12-2 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $10 — Swap gently used clothing in a fun community event.
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Back To The Future - The Musical
7:30-9:00 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a dazzling Broadway musical adaptation of the beloved 80's film classic.
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Back To The Future - The Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — West Herr Auditorium Theatre / RBTL — Tickets available — Experience a musical adaptation of the beloved 80's film following Marty McFly's time-traveling adventures.
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Harborfest 5K & 10K
7:45-11 a.m. — Ontario Beach Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate summer with a lakeside run at the Harborfest Festival.
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On-Site Tour at The Village at Unity
9 AM - 7 PM — The Village at Unity & The Hamlet — Free entry — Explore a nurturing senior living community known for exceptional care and dining.
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