Morning News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on August 3, 2023
Rochester police are investigating after a teen was shot on the city’s southwest side Wednesday night. Officers responded to the 300 block of Flint Street around 7 p.m. for a ShotSpotter activation. While officers were arriving at the scene, the victim, an 18-year-old man from Rochester, walked into Strong Memorial Hospital, where he’s listed in critical but stable condition, according to police. No arrests have been made so far.
The strike is on at Rochester General Hospital. This week’s bargaining negotiations between Rochester Regional Health and the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals have come to a close. RRH expressed its disappointment over the lack of progress, resulting in a scheduled nurses’ strike beginning today at 7 a.m. In a letter to the community earlier this week, RRH emphasized that patients with procedures, tests or exams at RGH should plan on attending their scheduled appointments. Additionally, CEO Chip Davis said anyone requiring the emergency department will have access during the strike. The hospital network has hired hundreds of temporary nurses to the tune of roughly 4 million dollars during the strike. Nurses say that while that money could have gone to meeting their demands, this strike has actually been going on for some time. They cite many nurses leaving for other jobs as a sort of slow strike. The strike is set to run through Saturday at 7pm.
Fairmont Ave, Hart St, and Norris Ave are getting repaved starting this morning and going through 5pm. Residents and businesses are asked not to park on the street during this time. You may have to take another route to avoid delays during the paving. This is weather-dependent work and will be scheduled for the next business day if necessary.
Attorneys for the man who pulled the trigger in a mass shooting at a Tops store in Buffalo will be meeting with the U.S. Department of Justice soon. The lawyers for Payton Gendron will talk with DOJ officials in September as they attempt to spare their client from the death penalty. Gendron has already pleaded guilty to killing 10 people and injuring three others at the Jefferson Avenue supermarket in May of last year. He was sentenced to life in prison on state charges.
Do you have what it takes to dodge a ball? GO ART! Is hosting a dodgeball tournament at David M McCarthy Ice Arena on Saturday August 12th at 5pm. They are looking for teams of 6 to 8 people to sign up to showcase their throwing and dodging skills. It costs 200 dollars to sign up a team. The event is sponsored by the David M. McCarthy Ice Arena and Eli Fish Brewing Co. There will be prizes for best team uniforms and best team name. There will also be a rap battle and poetry slam.
The farmers market in Corfu is joining 17 thousand other communities across America to invite people to spend the night out August 7th from 4 to 7pm. National Night Out is sponsored by NATW, ADT, Starbucks, L.E.A.D. and co-sponsored locally by the Corfu Farmers Market. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live and work. The Night Out is a night for block parties, front porch sitting, cookouts and festivals. It is a night for communities to go outside and say they are neighbors and aren’t afraid to show it. For more information you can contact Market Manager, Katy Hobbs at corfufarmersmarket@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/corfufarmersmarket for more information.
