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Sunday, June 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 15th of June.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday around 9 a.m., a large fire broke out at Brockport High School on Allen Street and emergency crews including the Brockport Fire District & Brockport Police Department & Monroe Ambulance responded as details remained limited and the cause was unknown. Rochester First
- ➤ A fire destroyed a maintenance building at Brockport High School on June 14 at 9:00 a.m. as firefighters responded quickly and contained the blaze—officials said the building and its grounds equipment were a total loss and the cause remains under investigation. ABC 13
- ➤ A fire damaged the Brockport Central School District maintenance building next to the stadium on Saturday morning — equipment was destroyed and several fire companies responded — with no injuries reported. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 70-year-old man died early Saturday morning after a possible hit-and-run on South Union Street and Canfield Place when the incident occurred around 2:15 a.m.—Rochester police are investigating the case and urging anyone with information to call 911. News 10
- ➤ Rochester Police said a hit-and-run overnight Saturday (at S Union Street and Canfield Place) struck a 70-year-old man who was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital and died shortly after arriving, and the Major Crimes Unit is investigating (anyone with information is urged to call 911). Rochester First
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Monroe One BOCES has partnered with Lollypop Farm to offer a Small Animal Care and Handling course that gives students hands-on training at the shelter—where they clean, feed and care for various animals. High school senior Savior Pross, who has autism and has dreamed of being a veterinarian since he was five, uses the program to gain essential work skills for his future career. Spectrum News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Early voting is underway in Rochester as mayoral candidates answered local questions at a Town Hall hosted by News 8—discussing public safety, sanctuary status and economic growth ahead of Primary Day on June 24. Incumbent Mayor Malik Evans, Councilmember Mary Lupien and business owner Shashi Ranjan Sinha participated with community groups including the League of Women Voters, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Rochester City School District. Rochester First
- ➤ New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli warned that spending will outpace revenue in the state’s $254 billion budget for fiscal 2025-2026, saying a structural imbalance from rising costs and expected lower tax collections could hurt the state’s finances. He also criticized the rushed review process (lawmakers had less than one day to vote on key bills) and noted that heavy reliance on federal funds may leave a gap in emergency reserves. Rochester First
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp
June 30th – July 2nd — Tri-County Sports Complex — $97 fee for observing coaches — Improve your ball handling and scoring with high-intensity drills at this youth basketball camp.
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