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Monday, July 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Operation Freedom Ride and Pet Supplies Plus will host a dog rescue event on Sunday in Rochester at Blu Wolf Bistro on Park Avenue from 2 to 5 p.m., giving visitors a chance to meet dogs in foster care looking for homes. Rochester First
- ➤ Thousands gathered over the weekend for Rochester's annual Pride celebration as over 200 groups marched along South Avenue and Highland Park with lively music and vendor booths * the festival offered residents a welcome chance to be themselves and celebrate a tradition that began in 1972. WXXI News
- ➤ Reconnect Rochester will install its second set of seasonal curb extension murals at the corner of S Fitzhugh and W Broad Streets on Sunday at 11 a.m.—part of the Downtown SmART Streets program to slow cars and shorten crosswalks for improved pedestrian safety. The project will track vehicle speeds and foot traffic and honors local heritage with designs by artists Chloe Smith and Lauren Jimerson. Rochester First
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rochester firefighters responded on Saturday to a house fire on Columbia Avenue that displaced several residents when the fire started in the kitchen — the American Red Cross provided assistance and no injuries were reported while the cause remained under investigation. News 10
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Early Sunday morning at 5:10 a.m., Rochester Police said that three people—two Rochester residents and one from Wayne County—were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds on State Street near Lyell Avenue. News 10
- ➤ Early Sunday morning, Rochester police responded to a shooting on State Street that hospitalized a 43-year-old Rochester man, a 40-year-old Wayne County woman, and a 47-year-old Rochester man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds + the investigation remains active. ABC 13
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Convention Days 2025: Ripples of Reform is underway at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls to mark the 1848 women’s rights convention and the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal. The three-day event offers panel discussions led by historians and outdoor Victorian games for families — connecting local history to today's community. ABC 13
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home opened its new Monarch Waystation on Sunday to help monarch butterflies, whose numbers are now 10% of what they were 20 years ago, by planting milkweed and other pollinator plants. The garden at 1411 Vintage Lane hosted a free talk by an expert from Van Putte Gardens from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and welcomes visitors for quiet time with nature. ABC 13
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A poll to decide the 2024-25 All-Greater Rochester Girls Athlete of the Year presented by Faber Builders is live until 8 p.m. Friday, July 25 + the winner will be announced on Instagram on Monday, July 28, highlighting 18 standout athletes from Section V. Democrat & Chronicle
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The Swell Season Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Kodak Center — Last-minute tickets available — Catch the soulful sounds of The Swell Season in a vibrant setting.
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Melvin Seals and JGB Concert
5-6:30 p.m. — Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Park at Manhattan Square — Free entry — Experience an evening of high-spirited jam band music featuring Melvin Seals and Dogs in a Pile.
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Elite Basketball Camp
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Gates Chili Central School District — Check event page for pricing — An inclusive camp aimed at building skills and confidence in young athletes.
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Legion Baseball Centennial Championship
9 a.m. — Rochester Institute of Technology — Admission details pending — Catch the excitement of New York's top amateur baseball teams competing in a historic tournament.
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Roc Artists Open Market
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Innovation Square — Free entry — Discover local artisans, delicious food, live music, and engaging activities every Sunday in Rochester.
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Training Camp
9:45 AM – 1:45 PM — St. John Fisher University — Check website for price — Experience NFL training with a clear bag policy for all attendees.
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Completely Unchained (Van Halen Tribute) featuring Alyssa Trahan
5-10 p.m. — Barnard Banquet Hall — Cost not specified — Rock out with Completely Unchained, the ultimate Van Halen tribute, and hometown star Alyssa Trahan for an unforgettable night of music.
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Rochester District Amateur Championship
All day — Cobblestone Creek Country Club — Entry fees apply — Compete in a rigorous 72-hole stroke play championship with a chance to make the cut.
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Closing Reception: Whimsy Village Exhibition
6-9 p.m. — Muck Duck Studio — Art pieces ranging from $30 to $125 — Explore the playful inner child through Jessica Isaac's debut art exhibition.
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Summer Camp 2025 at Lakeshore Hockey Academy
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Lakeshore Hockey Arena — $255 per player — Ice and off-ice training sessions for youth hockey players transitioning to the next season.
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