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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A small, single-engine plane crashed onto Bridge View Drive near Maplewood Park in Rochester around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday—one man died at the scene and the other was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ A 5-alarm fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. last night in the vacant Tent City building at Dewey and Lyell avenues in Rochester—threatening at least two nearby homes and sending one firefighter to the hospital as the four-story structure was being converted to apartments. NewsRadio WHAM
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Tavontay Haygood-Session, 31, faced murder charges after surveillance video showed him assaulting 46-year-old Karen Wargo on Pleasant Street on July 9—he appeared in court Friday at 9:30 a.m. and had three prior felony convictions. News 10
- ➤ On July 31, police in the 19th Ward shot and killed a man in his 30s when he drew his 9mm handgun after several minutes of questioning; the officers are on leave as city and state officials review the incident. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ A Batavia man, Marcos Torres, was arrested after a six month investigation into Genesee County drug activity—he sold crack cocaine to an undercover agent repeatedly, fled during a search warrant that led to a car crash in Bethany and a pursuit that ended when a K9 unit caught him after he ran into the woods, and investigators found he used narcotics at home when children were present; he now faces multiple felony charges. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Finger Lakes Opera’s new production of Verdi’s Rigoletto will open on Aug. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Robert F. Panara Theatre at RIT/NTID with a second performance on Aug. 10 at 2 p.m.—directed by Stephanie Havey and featuring lead singers with strong Rochester ties that bring a fresh community focus to this classic opera. Rochester Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley announced her retirement effective Aug. 31 after a state commission recommended public censure over her conduct during an April traffic stop at her Webster home — body-worn camera footage had shown her berating responding officers. She had served the county since 1992 and was elected in 2011. ABC 13
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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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