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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A juvenile assaulted a pedestrian during a robbery on Lake Ave at 9:21 p.m. Tuesday night and fled in a white Kia Forte that led to a 20-minute chase on S. Plymouth Ave—during which two officers were injured in a car collision; the suspect is now in custody and faces charges of second-degree robbery and fourth-degree grand larceny. ABC 13
- ➤ A 32-year-old Rochester man named Jerome Edmonds was arrested after police said he assaulted his partner and damaged her car with a baseball bat, stole her purse and was found with cocaine following a domestic incident around 6:00 a.m. on Wednesday at Highland Park—he now faces charges of robbery, assault, grand larceny, criminal mischief and controlled substance possession and will be moved to Monroe County Jail after a hospital evaluation. ABC 13
- ➤ On Wednesday morning, Rochester Police responded at 6 a.m. to a report from Reservoir Avenue in Highland Park that a man hit a woman with a baseball bat and stole her purse after an argument—Jerome Edmonds, 32, was arrested on Rockingham Street and faces charges including robbery, assault, grand larceny, criminal mischief, and criminal possession of a controlled substance— while officers noted he had cocaine with him. News 10
- ➤ Irondequoit police arrested a second suspect in connection with the fire that killed Fraime Ubaldo, his girlfriend Marangely Moreno Santiago, and their two young children on August 31+ Luis Francisco Soriano was taken into custody in the Dominican Republic and is expected to be extradited to face murder charges. ABC 13
- ➤ The family of Tracy Henton-Williams expressed relief when Roger Wiggins was convicted again for her 2018 murder on Wednesday afternoon—hoping his conviction will finally mean they never have to see him again as he awaits sentencing on July 21. News 10
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester-based Catholic Charities ended its refugee resettlement program because a federal immigration freeze cut funds and forced layoffs—about 800 refugees lost the chance to be relocated. The nonprofit will focus on helping refugees already here with employment, health, and legal services as it awaits possible federal review. Rochester First
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Pittsford and Victor face off for the Section V girls lacrosse Class B title as Victor, the three-time defending champion, advanced after a comeback win against Irondequoit while Pittsford moved on by holding off Brighton. At halftime the score is 7 to 5 in favor of Victor—late goals by Morgan Livingston, Camryn Adrid, and Kyra Tomeny kept the contest tight. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Emma Rascoe, a Webster Schroeder junior quarterback, was named Section V’s Girls Athlete of the Week for May 25-31—she threw 8 touchdown passes, completed 35 of 48 attempts for 412 yards and rushed for 154 yards in two wins during the flag football tournaments. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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