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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ ARC Rochester will host the 9th Annual Lee Lucas Memorial Poker Run at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 16 at 290 Salt Road in Webster to raise funds + honor Lee Lucas, who died from a heroin overdose in 2016 as part of efforts against the opioid crisis. His father, Dean Lucas, will join the event to share insights on the memorial run. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Leonel Yas Pena, accused of a hit-and-run that killed beloved Salinger’s doorman Henry 'Hank' Brown near Buena Place after leaving a bar on Monroe Avenue while driving drunk in June, was indicted on charges of vehicular manslaughter + leaving the scene. News 10
- ➤ Rochester Police were still searching for the driver in the hit-and-run that injured a man on Lexington Avenue and Straub Street Saturday night—he was taken to Strong Memorial Hospital with a head injury. News 10
- ➤ Monroe County sheriff's deputies are searching near Glazer Drive in Penfield for Zoe-Mae Baker, a nonverbal 5-year-old with autism who was last seen in her room at 9 p.m. on Sunday (she is 3 feet 6 with long brown hair and bangs) and urge anyone with information to call 911. News 10
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Diana Meyer, a Rochester native, was crowned the first Mrs. United States of America based in New Jersey on August 11 — marking a milestone in her pageant journey — after competing in a series of events. She shared details of her journey with local reporters as she celebrated her win. ABC 13
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Caroline Solomon will become the first female president of NTID at RIT later this month and will take over from Gerry Buckley, who steps down on August 17. She comes from Gallaudet University with 25 years of experience in education & STEM research and plans to boost opportunities for deaf & hard-of-hearing students in our area. Rochester Beacon
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester lost Carlos Carballada — a respected former acting and deputy mayor and local business leader — who died over the weekend at age 90. His funeral will be held Saturday in Buffalo as neighbors remember his many contributions to government and philanthropy. ABC 13
- ➤ Today the Rochester Housing Authority opened Bond Hamilton Townhouses on Hamilton Street in the South Wedge with six ADA-accessible units. The project, in development since 2019 and federally funded through HUD, is part of an effort that has delivered over 3,000 affordable rental units since 2022—providing housing for families. News 10
SPORTS NEWS
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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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