Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 22nd of July.
Good morning, Rochester.
Multiple fire companies battled flames early Monday morning on Lake Avenue as 36 firefighters controlled the blaze on the 10th floor of a 15-story apartment building—evacuating one apartment and checking several residents—with medics confirming that no one was injured.
Rochester police said a SWAT investigation on Driving Park Avenue led to road closures—Driving Park Avenue between Straub Street and Tacoma Street, Pierpont Street between Lexington and Driving Park Avenue, and Mason Street between Pierpont Street and Tacoma Street—and no further details have been provided.
A 55-year-old man was attacked near the Liberty Pole downtown early today and suffered life-threatening injuries while another 56-year-old man was hospitalized with blunt force trauma—police responded around 2:15 a.m. and are investigating with no suspects in custody.
Roger Wiggins was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after a Monroe County jury convicted him of murdering his 52-year-old girlfriend by stabbing her and pushing her from a moving car on June 11 along Buffalo Road in Gates — authorities later arrested him at the Canadian border.
Greentopia's Dinner on the Bridge will be held on July 24 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 104 Platt Street, where executive board chair Lisa Baron and Green Visions director Morgan Barry will discuss the event.
The Tonawanda Seneca Nation and Sierra Club filed a lawsuit on July 1 in state Supreme Court challenging the Genesee County Economic Development Center’s approval of a $6.3 billion data center at the Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Alabama— they claim the agency broke environmental rules by skipping required review steps and they have asked for a restraining order to stop work on the project until a proper environmental review is completed.
Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester got a $2.1 million federal grant to expand dental care in underserved communities.
The funds from Health Resources and Services Administration will fund a new training program and an enhanced two-year residency that offers a Master of Public Health degree over the next five years — aimed at helping patients with complex needs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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