Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Rochester.
News 8 provided a list of many events this weekend in Rochester, including the Memorial Art Gallery’s Art and Treasures Sale running Friday through Sunday with set hours, Fairport Canal Days beginning Friday evening, and an upcoming U-Pick Strawberry season.
The schedule also features the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk and Run at Monroe Community College on Saturday, free rowing lessons at the Genesee Waterways Center, the Spencerport Firemen’s Carnival from Wednesday through Saturday, the Rochester Real Beer Expo at Innovative Field on Saturday, Trillium Health’s White Party at Mercantile on Friday, and community garage sales with Pittsford Pride on Sunday.
Rochester Police are searching the Genesee River for five-year-old Zy’Jae St. Pierre, who fell from a stroller on Sunday using scuba teams and sonar while RG&E lowered water levels to aid the search.
Community members have set up memorials and some are calling for the Andrews Street Bridge—where the fall occurred—to be renamed, and police warn of unapproved fundraising accounts.
Rochester police continue to search for 5-year-old Zy'Jae St. Pierre, who fell from the Andrew Street Bridge into the Genesee River on June 1, as scuba teams worked near High Falls—community members tied balloons and stuffed animals to the bridge to honor him.
Roger Wiggins, a Rochester man, was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing his ex-girlfriend Tracy Henton-Williams in June 2018 in a car in Gates—he will be sentenced next month.
At Finger Lakes Community College’s commencement on May 17, two students, three faculty and two staff were awarded the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence—recognizing their contributions in academics and service.
Misty J. Hall and Nessa Gonzo Gonzalez led the student group while faculty and staff winners were honored for their roles in advancing college programs.
On June 5, fundraisers were honored at the Rochester Yacht Club for raising over $1,000 for the American Diabetes Association.
Bruce Reisdorf said he rides his bike to help research a cure for diabetes — the Tour de Cure bike ride will happen on Saturday with 13WHAM sponsoring the event.
Today the Section V Class A champions Pittsford Mendon Vikings 17—6 face Amherst Tigers 14—8 at 4 p.m. at Innovative Field in Rochester in the state tournament quarterfinal—Mendon makes its first state tournament appearance since 2001 while Amherst comes in with three straight sectional championships.
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.
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