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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, protesters gathered at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in downtown Rochester to demand an end to ICE raids and deportations. Leaders from Free the People Rochester shared personal hardships and urged local officials to halt ICE actions—calling for policy changes that better protect residents. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ RPD is investigating after a man in his 40s was found shot dead on June 22nd in the backyard of a vacant home on Oscar Street—used as a gate house for drug sales—and he was discovered around 7 a.m. as detectives work to determine what led to his death. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Irondequoit High School held its 102nd Annual Commencement on Sunday, June 22 at RIT Gordon Field House — where graduates received diplomas and shared heartfelt moments with family as school officials spoke to the crowd. Democrat & Chronicle
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Three candidates are running for mayor in Rochester as the primary election season begins—incumbent Malik Evans, Councilmember Mary Lupien, and IT executive Shashi Sinha each propose plans to improve public safety, housing, education, and economic growth. Each candidate offers a distinct vision to guide Rochester's future. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Mayor Evans warned residents to take precautions during the forecasted oppressive heat—he announced Cool Sweep initiatives that offer relief with air-conditioned spaces and spray parks. The city will close R-Centers and pools today through June 27—staff training is underway for summer preparations. Rochester First
- ➤ DEC has proposed new deer hunting regulations that let hunters use electronic tags via the HuntFishNY app & cut the reporting time for a deer, bear, or turkey harvest to 48 hours. The rules will also award replacement tags to successful youth hunters and extend the permit renewal cycle while removing limits on DMAP tag usage. Rochester First
SPORTS NEWS
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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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EMO NIGHT Silent Disco
8 PM - 12 AM — Montage Music Hall — $10 - $20 — Rock out to your favorite emo hits at a unique Silent Disco experience.
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Brick Wall Summer Goalie Camp 2025
9:00 AM – 1:31 PM — Lakeshore Hockey Arena — $285 — Hone your goaltending skills this summer with specialized training for young athletes.
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