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Friday, August 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 1st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Rochester residents can watch the annual Perseid Meteor Shower that may produce up to 30 meteors per hour in the night sky. The Rochester Museum—Science Center hosts Perseid Fest with lectures and hands-on workshops on its grounds today and tomorrow. WXXI News
- ➤ On July 31, a Rochester Dairy Queen donated $1 per Blizzard purchased to benefit Golisano Children's Hospital—Dairy Queen COO Art D'Elia, franchisee Mark Goldberg and Children's Miracle Network representative Robin Valentino led the effort. ABC 13
- ➤ The Rochester Fire Department hosted a special breakfast that sent young burn survivors off to Camp Courage in Rochester. The camp, organized by the Finger Lakes Regional Burn Association, gives these children a chance for fun summer camp activities—helping them cope with their recovery. News 10
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ McAlpin Industries will expand its operations in Webster with a $23 million enhancement that will create up to 52 jobs. The company will build a 300,000-square-foot facility on Hard Road—expected to be operational late next year—and receive up to $1 million in state tax credits. Rochester Beacon
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A city man ran a red light on Mount Read Boulevard and Lexington Avenue last night and hit an RPD cruiser that crashed into a utility pole, sending an officer to the hospital while the driver avoided injury but faces charges for leaving the scene and driving without a license. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ Two brothers, Alexander Lugo-Torres and Alexis Lugo-Torres, were sentenced for assaulting Rochester police officers during a May incident near Casa Campo Restaurant on East Main Street—Alexander faces 10 years in prison with 5 years post-release supervision while Alexis will serve 5 years with 5 years post-release supervision. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ Rochester police say 45 year old Robert White was arrested last night during a traffic stop by state police after he allegedly attacked a 60 year old nurse as she left her car outside Highland Hospital last Thursday—he faces two counts of Assault in the 2nd Degree and an outstanding warrant from January for assault and harassment. NewsRadio WHAM
- ➤ Survivors of abuse approved a $246.35 million settlement Tuesday that will likely close the diocese bankruptcy on Sept. 5 and start payment claims later this year. The six-year legal process involved hundreds of victims. Rochester Beacon
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County launched an equine therapy partnership yesterday to help veterans heal — a ribbon cutting marked the start of the program run by the Equine Center and state-supported services — and Director of Veteran Services Nick Stefanovic shared his recovery story from facing homelessness to finding new purpose through his therapy horse. Rochester First
SPORTS NEWS
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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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2025 IEXC Race Series
5-6 p.m. — Cobb's Hill Park, Rochester, NY — Free for kids and Genesee Valley Harriers members, $10 for single races — Experience thrilling cross-country races and fun runs for kids throughout August.
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Renew Child and Family Ribbon Cutting
Join us for our official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the expansion of our Pittsford office, Renew Child and Family. We will have speeches from public figures, hors d'oeuvres, cake, and office tours.
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Jon B Live Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — Water Street Music Hall — 21+ only — Experience a night of soulful R&B with Grammy-nominated artist Jon B.
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Golden Hour: August Beer Dinner
6-8 p.m. — Rohrbach Railroad Street Beer Hall — Ticket purchase required — Celebrate summer flavors with a four-course beer pairing dinner.
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GARZI Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Bug Jar — Tickets from $17.70 — Experience an electrifying night with Garzi at this iconic Rochester venue.
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2025 Healthi Kids Playful Learning Summit
8 AM – 3 PM — Memorial Art Gallery — Registration fee required — Engage in creative workshops and discussions focusing on the benefits of playful learning for children.
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ROC Youth Splash & Dash
7:00-8:30 p.m. — 1342 Lakeshore Blvd — Donation-based entry — A fun multi-sport race introducing kids to endurance racing in a safe environment.
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Matt St.James 5k Run/Walk
10 AM – 12 PM — Roberts Wesleyan University — Registration required — Participate in a community run/walk honoring a local graduate and support a good cause.
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TrYsT / The Tommy Brunett Band Concert
5-10 p.m. — Barnard Banquet Hall — $11.00-$22.00 — Celebrate the end of summer with a lively performance from TrYsT and the Tommy Brunett Band.
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