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Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. August 28 - September 4, 2026 (rbj.net) — Several upcoming charitable events in and around Rochester offer ways to give back, including a book launch and nursing scholarship event on University Avenue this Saturday. A Greater Rochester FCA golf classic in Walworth and a HOPE585 fundraiser at Arbor Loft next week round out a busy week of local philanthropy opportunities.
2. Surveillance video from neighbors played for jurors in Irondequoit family murder trial (13wham.com) — Jurors in Rochester heard from multiple witnesses Friday as prosecutors played neighborhood surveillance videos in the high-profile Irondequoit family murder trial of two brothers. The footage, gathered by Irondequoit police, includes images of a motorcycle prosecutors link to one defendant's escape. Defense counsel argues jurors must focus on the quality, not just the volume, of evidence as testimony continues Monday.
3. Kodak retiree discovers unique tardigrade species in Finger Lakes (rochesterfirst.com) — A Rochester-based Kodak retiree turned amateur scientist has discovered a previously unknown tardigrade species while researching at the RMSC Cumming Nature Center in the Finger Lakes. Working with a Seneca Nation language expert, she helped name Mesocrista ojagwaji and plans to keep exploring local microscopic life.
4. Woman reunites with rescuer who pulled her from I-490 crash (whec.com) — A woman injured in Wednesday's multi-car crash on I-490 near downtown Rochester has now met the stranger who pulled her from her overturned SUV. During a hospital interview, she thanked him and other bystanders who rushed through smoke and traffic to carry her to safety before EMTs arrived.
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