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On June 3, hundreds gathered at Andrews Street Bridge for a balloon release vigil honoring 5-year-old Zy-Jae St. Pierre who went missing after falling into the Genesee River—local organizers met the family while police continue to search with helicopters, drones, and boats.

A five-year-old boy who fell from the Andrews Street Bridge into the Genesee River on Sunday remains missing as police deploy drone and scuba teams near High Falls — his family and community have shown support by covering the bridge with balloons and stuffed animals — while local leaders urge higher safety standards on the city’s bridges.

Rochester will offer nine city-owned lots in the northeast for modular single-family houses to be built off-site and assembled to provide affordable housing, with prices expected to be about $170,000 for buyers earning 80-120% of the area median income.

The pilot project, which requires proposals by July 9, tests new building methods to address rising construction costs.

Local nonprofit CPLP faces uncertainty as federal funding for lead poisoning prevention was cut despite promises to reinstate support until 2026 — county leaders approved $310,000 in local funds and staff were terminated on June 2.

The delay in restoring the CDC program may leave fewer resources to protect children from lead exposure.

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.

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.

Clothing Swap at Abundance Co-op

12-2 p.m. — Abundance Food Co-op — $10 — Swap gently used clothing in a fun community event.

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.

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.

Harborfest 5K & 10K

7:45-11 a.m. — Ontario Beach Park — Entry fee varies — Celebrate summer with a lakeside run at the Harborfest Festival.

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.

Abacab - The Music Of Genesis

9 PM – 2 AM — Bands @ Barnard — Cost info not specified — Experience the tribute to Genesis and the solo works of Phil Collins and Peter Gabriel.

Beer Hall Sessions at Rohrbach Brewing Company

6-9 p.m. — Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall — Seasonal menu available — Enjoy live music with John Akers and craft brews every Thursday evening.

PPA Challenger Series - Saturday

8 p.m.-1:29 a.m. — Dinkers Pickleball Campus — Ticket availability not specified — Experience thrilling pickleball matches at this premier event in Rochester.