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The license of a Rochester, New York, concert venue has been revoked while authorities investigate the circumstances of a deadly weekend stampede following a rap concert. Police Chief David Smith
Rochester, New York's Main Street Armory has lost its entertainment license following a deadly stampede at a concert headlined by rapper GloRilla.
The license of a Rochester, New York, concert venue has been revoked while authorities investigate the circumstances of a deadly weekend stampede following a rap concert. Police Chief David Smith said Wednesday that he denied the Main Street Armory's license renewal to prevent a repeat of Sunday's tragedy, which left two women dead and a third critically injured. Following a performance by Memphis, Tennessee, rap stars GloRilla and Finesse2tymes, audience members surged dangerously toward the exits. Police have said the stampede may have been triggered by unfounded fears of gunfire...
Businesses can be closed if they've accumulated 12 nuisance points in the past six months or 18 points in the past year under Executive Law 24
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle A six-month fact-finding investigation into the city's handling of the Daniel Prude case ultimately blames Mayor Lovely Warren for keeping the matter under wraps — and concludes she then misled the public about what she knew, and when. Few new details emerged in the 84-page final report. But special investigator Andrew Celli drew conclusions on who and what is to be believed. He also concluded that former Police Chief La'Ron Singletary downplayed, omitted details and misdirected city officials and the public; that city Corporation Counsel Tim Curtin simi...