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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Supporters gathered at Andrews Street Bridge on Thursday to honor 5-year-old Zy'Jae St. Pierre, whose kindergarten graduation was canceled after he fell into the Genesee River on June 1 and has not been found—police continue to patrol the river between High Falls and Charlotte. ABC 13
- ➤ Today, Poetry in the Bowl runs from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bowl in Highland Park—featuring state poet laureate Patricia Spears—and Movies with a Downtown View screens ‘Sister Act’ at Parcel 5 at 7 p.m.; on Saturday, the Finger Lakes Country Music Festival at Wayne County Fairgrounds will feature headliner Dustin Lynch along with food, craft beer, and camping, while the Strong National Museum of Play hosts a free Juneteenth celebration starting at 10:45 a.m. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two motorcyclists were hospitalized after a Ford sedan hit them at Lake Ave and Emerson Street in Rochester at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday—police report the driver and a passenger fled on foot and the investigation is ongoing. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Legacy Wine Bar is teaming with trio Vibrant Strings for a Juneteenth celebration — DJ Sight and owner Ebony Smart will lead live music — as the event will be held on State Street, and doors will open at 7 p.m. on Juneteenth. ABC 13
- ➤ The Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center in Rochester preserves the original negatives and nitrate films of The Wizard of Oz and Gone With the Wind so that these classic films can be seen as they were originally made—an effort that protects a key part of 20th-century film art. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Monroe County Board of Elections reminded voters that early voting starts this Saturday and runs through June 22 — Primary Election Day is on Tuesday, June 24. Commissioners noted that seven polling locations will be open and advised residents to check their verification mail for details on new voting machines. Rochester First
- ➤ Incumbent Malik Evans leads his challengers Mary Lupien and Shashi Sinha in the mayoral primary by raising $321,751 before early voting starts tomorrow — Lupien gathered nearly 650 small donations and Sinha is mostly self-funded with a $350,000 loan as the candidates gear up for the June 24 election. Rochester Beacon
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Conesus Lake Bike Loop
9:00 – 10:30 AM — Vitale Park — Free entry — Explore the scenic Finger Lakes while biking with fellow enthusiasts.
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