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Friday, June 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rochester Harborfest starts today at Ontario Beach Park and will run until Sunday with enhanced security measures—police patrols have increased after recent fights, bags will be searched, and anyone 18 and under must be with an adult 25 or older. Spectrum News
- ➤ Rochester Hearing and Speech Center is set to host its second annual Super Hear-O 5K and Family Fun Day on Sunday, June 22 at Seneca Park — the event will run from 9 a.m. to noon and aims to match last year’s turnout of more than 200 participants. ABC 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Flash floods in Henrietta on Wednesday and Thursday led to over 120 911 calls as fire crews rescued drivers on Commerce Drive. Towing companies like Gates Towing freed stranded vehicles and checked for more dangers — such as fallen power lines — as the area began its recovery. ABC 13
- ➤ A heavy storm washed away part of Pinnacle and Lyons Road in Rush, leaving the road impassable and debris falling into a nearby creek. Construction crews will begin repairs after the water recedes (residents say this flooding is like nothing they have seen before). News 10
- ➤ Part of Clover Street in Pittsford remained closed on Tuesday after heavy rain brought down wires during flash flooding—fire officials warned that using gas pumps near windows in flooded homes could cause dangerous carbon monoxide buildup and urged residents to document water damage for insurance. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the Rochester International Jazz Festival begins with over 285 shows by more than 1,750 artists and over 110 free performances—spanning several venues across the city—and will run until June 28. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Rochester celebrated Juneteenth with a 5K run that began at 1 p.m. at Genesee Valley Park and a free jazz show at 4 p.m. at the Roundhouse Shelter—both events featured remarks by ROC Juneteenth Run and Walk founder Gloria Johnson-Hovey and Reverend Myra Brown of Spiritus Christi Church. ABC 13
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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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