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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. FOMO Boutique in Rochester reopens 3 weeks after thieves stole over $160,000 in designer items (whec.com) — A South Avenue consignment boutique in Rochester is back open just three weeks after thieves stole more than $160,000 in designer items, thanks largely to customers selling gently used pieces. Owners describe sleepless nights rebuilding inventory item by item and still hope more residents will bring in designer goods to help them fully recover.
2. Local leaders celebrate revitalization efforts on Monroe Avenue (13wham.com) — Monroe Avenue in Rochester is seeing fresh energy, with city leaders and merchants celebrating new businesses like Grace Caribbean Grill alongside long-standing shops such as Pet Supplies Plus and New York Style. The story explains how a multi-year revitalization effort, informed by resident surveys on safety, traffic, and cleanliness, is bringing investment, public art ideas, and renewed attention to this key commercial corridor.
3. Rochester Association of Black Journalists honors local leaders, journalists (rochesterfirst.com) — Rochester's Association of Black Journalists just honored local reporters and community leaders for their impact, with Mayor Malik Evans delivering the keynote at its Honor Awards. Recognized figures included News 8's Karen and Gerard Iglesia of Primetime 585, along with veteran journalists like Janet Lomax and Richard McCollough, highlighting Black journalists' legacy and support for the next generation in Rochester.
4. RailRiders squander 6-run lead against Rochester (citizensvoice.com) — Rochester Red Wings fans saw a dramatic comeback at ESL Ballpark as the team erased a 6-0 deficit to beat the RailRiders 7-6. With Rochester now a game ahead in the International League East second-half race, today's 1:05 p.m. series finale features Zak Kent on the mound for the home team.
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