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Greece, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Greece! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s really behind Greece’s latest shake-up in police leadership?
- Do you recognize the suspect in this Greece pepper-spray assault?
- How a Greece resident helped fuel a million-dollar retail theft ring
Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Rochester! and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Greece promised a fresh start. Then came the NYSP police report (democratandchronicle.com) — Greece’s new town leadership is facing a major early test as an internal investigation into a New York State Police report has led to Police Chief Michael Wood being placed on administrative leave and Deputy Chief Naser Zenelovic’s resignation. The report, tied to prior misconduct allegations, is now part of wider lawsuits and decertification questions, reviving concerns about past scandals and police reform in Greece. Town officials have hired outside counsel and say the probe will take months. 
2. Police seek suspect accused of pepper spraying Greece store employees (13wham.com) — Police in Greece are asking for help identifying a suspect who pepper-sprayed two employees at a Dewey Avenue retail store Wednesday evening. Investigators shared a photo of the person they’re looking for and are urging anyone with information to contact the department’s tip line or email address.
3. Greece Woman Sentenced for Her Role in Retail Theft Ring (minorityreporter.net) — A Greece woman has been sentenced to 42 months in federal prison for her role in a large-scale retail theft and wire fraud scheme tied to a Rochester pawn shop. Investigators say she and others stole thousands of new retail items, resold them through the shop, and caused over $1.1 million in losses. Greece Police and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the case.
4. Six All-Americans headline Section V lacrosse honors (stargazette.com) — Section V boys lacrosse players from across the Rochester region have been named All-Americans and Academic All-Americans for their standout seasons on the field and in the classroom. Among the Academic All-Americans is student-athlete Eric Odell, listed with Greece, highlighting local talent earning statewide recognition.
5. East Rochester village creates short-term rental registry for Airbnb, VRBO properties (whec.com) — If you host short-term rentals in or near Greece, it’s worth noting that East Rochester has just created a registry and safety inspection system for Airbnb-style properties. The move follows similar permit requirements already in place in Greece and Irondequoit, as local governments tighten oversight on noise, parking, and safety at vacation rentals across Monroe County.
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★ Featured events ★
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Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Rochester! →
RIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W Henrietta Rd, Henrietta
7:00 pm
Friday July 10
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Other local events
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OLY: SENIORS WALK TO REMEMBER
Olympia Rochester, NY 14615
8:30 am -
ARH WALK TO REMEMBER (Seniors)- ARH
Arcadia High School Rochester, NY 14615
8:30 am -
Greece Community Night with the Rochester Red Wings
Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce Innovative Field is located at 1 Morrie Silver Way in downtown Rochester and is home to the Rochester Red Wings. Parking is available in surrounding lots and garages. Guests attending Greece Community Night should follow stadium signage and staff dir
6:45 pm -
PB: Moving Up Ceremony; GPAC; 12-3
Pine Brook Rochester, NY 14616
12:00 pm -
OPEN GYM - Rochester, NY 2026 →
Northwest Family YMCA, 730 Long Pond Rd, Rochester
2:30 pm
Tuesday June 16
Thursday June 18
Friday June 19
📣 Greece Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Admin with RTA Reps
Virgil I. Grissom School No. 7 virgil i grissom
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HR Flag Day Ceremony
East Irondequoit Csd Rochester, NY 14609
10:00 am -
Track JV/Varsity Practice
East Irondequoit Csd Eastridge High School
2:30 pm -
Pride at the Zoo
Seneca Park Zoo At The Zoo, 2222 St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York, 14621 -
CRAFTURDAY CLASSES - Watercolor Combines with Embroidery →
Two Flippin' Friends, 7 Upton St Suite L3, Hilton
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Two Flippin' Friends, 7 Upton St Suite L3, Hilton
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Rise & Shine Tour!
Seneca Park Zoo 2222 St Paul St, Rochester, NY 14621
8:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
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- XPO Logistics, Inc. posted a job opening for Forklift Operator - Part Time in Rochester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greece here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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