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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Rochester man is fighting for his life after he was shot on Dayton Street between Hudson Avenue and Bauman Street—police arrived around 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday and found the 22-year-old victim with a gunshot wound while closing off the area for investigation. Rochester First
- ➤ Two people are in custody after Rochester Police were attacked while investigating a burglary on Spencer Street near North Plymouth Avenue at 8 p.m. on Tuesday (no officers were injured). News 10
- ➤ Wilson Oswaldo Galvin-Lopez pleaded guilty in federal court to entering the country after being removed and was arrested during a controversial Rochester traffic stop that sparked debate over police policies and ICE raids—he now faces deportation. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ Rochester police say a 22-year-old man was shot on Dayton Street, between Hudson Avenue and Bauman Street, shortly before 8:30 a.m., and suffered life-threatening injuries while a 35-year-old woman was hit by gunfire at Cuba Place less than 2 hours earlier and is expected to survive — no arrests have been made as investigators seek tips. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ A 28-year-old man, Eliezar Ortiz, was sentenced to 23 years in prison after being convicted for three counts of second-degree attempted murder in connection with a May 1 shooting on Britton Road in Greece—where a man and a pregnant woman were injured and their unborn child did not survive. ABC 13
- ➤ Two suspects were arrested after a burglary and alleged altercation with police on Spencer Street near North Plymouth Avenue around 8:00 p.m. Tuesday—no officers were injured and authorities are investigating the incident. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Malik D. Evans commended the City Council today for approving a $680 million Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget that keeps the property tax levy flat for the fourth year while funding key city services. The budget cuts spending by $27 million from last year and raises water bills slightly to fix Rochester’s old water pipes — a move that supports public safety — and boost the city’s growth. City of Rochester
- ➤ Today, the City of Rochester is suing a Georgia homeowner for ignoring orders to repair lead paint in two properties—one at 231 Webster Avenue with 47 code violations and another at 18 Marlow Street with 13 health and safety issues—that have resulted in poisoned children. The lawsuit seeks to compel repairs and deter other property owners from neglecting safety standards. News 10
- ➤ Mayor Malik Evans spent over $500,000 in his re-election bid — more than three times his spending four years ago — while his opponents, Mary Lupien and Shashi Sinha, spent just over $200,000 combined. Early voting began Saturday and 1,706 voters have cast ballots so far, a lower turnout compared to 2,104 in 2021. WXXI News
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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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This Is Garth / Kid Kurry Band
9 PM – 2 AM — Bands @ Barnard — Cost info not provided — Experience a nostalgic and emotional performance of iconic Country music by JD Leonard and the Kid Kurry Band.
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Fleet Feet Firecracker 4 Mile Race
8 a.m. — Perinton Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Independence Day with a lively 4-mile run, a beloved local tradition since 1976.
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