Good morning, Rochester.

On Friday, June 6, 2025, Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity hosted a dedication ceremony and home tour on Chamberlain Street—marking a key partnership with Avangrid Foundation, Bank of America and Wegmans to complete its new Beechwood neighborhood home.

The event featured a ceremonial gift presentation and introduced the new homeowner.

Sister Grace Miller, an 89-year-old advocate who founded the House of Mercy for Rochester’s homeless, is in hospice care at a congregation home on Carter Street—she has spent decades fighting for housing and food rights and now inspires a new initiative, La Madonna Della Strada.

Local law enforcement members carried a flame of hope during a Torch Run on Friday that stretched just over three miles from Cobbs Hill Park to Parcel 5.

The event united Special Olympics athletes and law enforcers, and the Special Summer Games — scheduled for June 20 and 21 at Ithaca College — will host over 1,200 athletes and coaches.

Rochester firefighters battled a home blaze early this morning on Salisbury Street, off Bay Street — three people escaped safely while the home is unliveable and its cause remains unknown.

Avon’s former police chief Joseph Geer pleaded guilty to stealing federal funds by billing for unworked school resource officer hours and was sentenced to two years probation by Judge Wolford—he repaid the full amount of $6,866.84.

Geer, a Caledonia resident who was suspended without pay before resigning, was replaced by Robert Tygart as chief in March.

Rochester police charged a 23-year-old man with first-degree manslaughter and second-degree criminal possession of a weapon after he fatally shot Delwin Aponte-Charbonier at a Ward Street home last week—detectives recovered a .40 caliber handgun, three loaded high-capacity magazines, and additional evidence while the suspect, who turned himself in with his attorney on Thursday, is scheduled for arraignment Friday at 9:30 a.m. with further charges possible by a Monroe County grand jury.

Rochester police conducted an illegal off-road vehicle detail on March 12 — towing 16 illegal dirt bikes, 2 ATVs and recovering one stolen motorcycle — and issued 88 traffic citations while arresting 7 people.

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.