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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 200 people gathered on Friday, June 27 at the Lewis Street YMCA Neighborhood Center in Rochester—community members and local law enforcement shared food baskets and kites for children as they united against violence. ABC 13
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Red Cross helped two adults and several children displaced from an apartment complex on Penbrooke Drive that caught fire Thursday night (10:30 p.m.) and left charred sides on two apartments but caused no injuries. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The All In Brass Band performed yesterday at the Rochester Regional Health Big Tent at Main and Gibbs—bringing together young musicians as part of the Jazz Festival and featuring a preview with ARC Rochester. ABC 13
- ➤ Day 7 of the Rochester International Jazz Festival featured Veronica Swift at Kilbourn Hall—she sang in styles from bebop to opera—and other acts like the Bruce Katz Band and Thundercat drew large crowds. The week-long event continues to offer free, lively music across several stages. Rochester Beacon
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Livingston County experienced repeated flooding when heavy rains three weeks and ten days ago caused about $2.7 million in damage to five road crossovers in Avon. Homeowners in Livonia saw water levels rise dangerously while emergency crews and locals took extra measures to navigate submerged streets + town officials noted that unsettled weather had persisted through May and June. ABC 13
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ New York will send nearly 3 million residents $2.2 billion in STAR tax relief money this summer and fall, and eligible homeowners will get between $350 and $600 while many seniors will receive between $700 and $1,500. Rochester residents are expected to get their checks between the end of June and mid-July, while those in Penfield, Webster, Gates-Chili, and Rush-Henrietta may see theirs later. Rochester First
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Livingston County Health issued an advisory for Conesus Lake, noting localized blue-green algae blooms at Vitale Park and the southeast shore and warning people and pets to avoid water near the blooms—while the public water supply remains safe for drinking. Democrat & Chronicle
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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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The Seven Wonders - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
5-6:30 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — Free entry — Experience a spirited tribute to Fleetwood Mac's timeless hits with electrifying performances.
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Latin Night Celebration
5:30-10 p.m. — Rochester Public Market — $17 for VIP access — Experience an evening of vibrant Latin music and culture at the public market with exclusive perks.
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Mystery at the Speakeasy
6 PM – 12 AM — William Phelps General Store — $50 — Experience a 1920's speakeasy night of mystery, mocktails, and live entertainment.
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Rochester Anime-Fest
10 AM – 5 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rochester — Check event page for admission prices — A vibrant gathering for anime collectors in the beautiful city of Rochester, NY.
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