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Saturday, June 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man will spend 20 years behind bars for shooting a teenager to death on Nassau Street in Rochester last summer—he was arrested in Georgia, pleaded guilty to manslaughter in March, and will serve five years of post-release supervision. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Rochester is hosting the Juneteenth Festival at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at 353 Court St—featuring a parade at 11 a.m., live music including a headline set by Robert Glasper at 7 p.m., vendors, family activities, and resource tables through 8 p.m. The event celebrates African American freedom and culture while highlighting community progress and hope. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Local artist Maiya Kettlehone unveiled this year’s Corn Hill Arts Festival poster on June 13 during a ceremony at Exchange Boulevard, organized by the Corn Hill Neighbors Association and ESL Federal Credit Union—The festival will take place on July 12th and 13th on nine streets and will feature hundreds of artists and musicians. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County’s 2025 primary election is set for June 24 with early voting from June 14 through 22 and polls open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on election day. Rochester’s mayoral contest features incumbent Malik Evans, Council member Mary Lupien and IT executive Shashi Sinha while voters must be registered party members to cast their ballots — the race centers on housing costs, crime and government transparency. Democrat & Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday, the Golisano Behavioral Health and Wellness Center celebrated its five-year anniversary on South Avenue in Rochester. The center opened in June 2020 with a $5 million gift from Tom Golisano and has provided outpatient care to address a growing pediatric behavioral health crisis — patients and parents have expressed gratitude for its services. News 10
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fans are invited to vote for the AGR Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year from seven top candidates; the poll is live during the state meet June 13+14 and will close on Monday, June 16 with the winner announced on Tuesday, June 17 on Instagram. The candidates, such as Aidan Bryant and Micah Davis, have posted top season performances across sprints, jumps, and throws. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Football star Messiah Hampton, a junior at Monroe High School, announced his commitment to play football at the University of Oregon on Friday, June 13 — he was ranked among the top recruits in New York state. ABC 13
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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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Becoming a Neighborhood Community
On the 15th anniversary of his book award-winning book, IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, author Peter Lovenheim will talk about his experiment to connect with his neighbors after a local murder/suicide. Sponsored by Historic Brighton. Sunday, June 29, 2 -3:45 pm at Brighton Memorial Library, 2300 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY.
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