Rochester
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Tuesday, December 31st, 2024
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Good morning, Rochester. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ RTS is providing free rides on New Year's Eve to ensure safer travel amid estimated high road fatality risks. Democrat & Chronicle
- ➤ Throughout 2024, Western New York grappled with extreme weather, community tragedies, and significant local events, with standout stories including a record-breaking 18 tornado warnings, several high-profile accidents and crimes, and memorable community achievements. ABC 13
CRIME NEWS
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mentalist Banachek is set to perform a new act in Rochester at 7pm on December 31 at JCC, with tickets now available for purchase. FOX Rochester
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rochester faces a cold start to 2025 with lake effect snow and below-freezing temperatures persisting through mid-January. ABC 13
- ➤ Rochester residents can recycle their holiday trees until the end of January at four designated locations or by curbside pickup, with the trees being chipped into mulch available for free via the City’s Materials Give Back Program. City of Rochester
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Rochester's dining scene thrived in 2024 with 40 new locally owned restaurants, bars, and eateries introducing diverse and innovative culinary experiences. Democrat & Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
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IEEE Rochester Section Executive Committee Meeting - January 2025
The monthly meeting will review updates and future plans for the Rochester IEEE Section and its affiliates, involving various reports and open discussions.
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Happy Hour Event at Spritz 146
Enjoy a vibrant evening of dessert, specialty cocktails, and tapas-style appetizers at the renowned Spritz 146 piano bar in East Rochester.
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Burnin Sky and Riverside Avenue Perform Classic Rock Hits
Burnin Sky will pay tribute to Bad Company while Riverside Avenue performs favorite hits from REO Speedwagon at Eagle Vale Golf Club.
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Rochester New Year Business Networking Event
This free business networking event provides professionals in the Greater Rochester area with an opportunity to connect over a light breakfast while exploring new strategic networking initiatives for 2025.
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Live Performance by Real Boston Richey
Real Boston Richey will perform live at Water Street Music Hall in Rochester, highlighting his unique hip hop sound.
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Onyx Storm Book Release Celebration
The event celebrates the release of Rebecca Yarros' third book in The Empyrean Series, requiring proof of purchase for participation.
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Wednesday Women's Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
This event is a women's support group meeting focused on discussions around alcohol addiction and recovery, utilizing literature from Alcoholics Anonymous.
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Magical Motown Experience Concert
Experience the vibrant sounds of Motown music at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre in Rochester, NY.
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Ying Quartet Performance
The Ying Quartet, a noted string quartet, will perform at Eastman Theatre with proceeds supporting various charitable causes.
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Primal Scream//Primal Laugh: A trauma-informed somatic workshop [VIA ZOOM]
You're invited to move your body, tap into your intuition, & co-regulate your nervous system. With trauma-informed somatic practices help to release stuck anger/frustration and connect with joy, this workshop is for people who wants to feel grounded and hopeful.
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