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Rochester, NY — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O, A negative and B negative blood. High flu activity in nearly every state may be sidelining donors, slowing efforts to rebuild t

Isabel Randall ROCHESTER, NY — The Rochester Oratorio Society [ROS] continues its Arts Connexions series with a special recital, “Niña de Tercera Cultura” (3rd Culture Girl), featuring soprano Isabel Randall . Randall, renowned for her crystalline voice and expressive artistry, has captivated audiences across the United States and abroad with performances that span opera, art song, and contemporary repertoire. She will visit Rochester to present an intimate evening of music t

Monroe Community Hospital Job Fair.435 East Henrietta Rd. Rochester, NY Rochester, N.Y. — Monroe Community Hospital (MCH) will host its monthly job fair Thursday, Jan. 22, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., inviting job seekers to explore a wide range of clinical, administrative, and support service careers at the county-run health care facility. The event will feature opportunities in nursing, therapy, respiratory care, clinical coordination, quality assurance, human resou

Who: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) and conductor Herb Smith perform with student musicians from the School of the Arts Concert Choir and School No. 19’s Strings for Success Program   What: “I Have a Dream” – A special concert in the RPO’s OrKIDStra series celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day   When: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1–2 p.m., family activitiesSunday, January 18, 2026, 2–3 p.m., concert   Where: Hochstein School of Music50 North Plymouth AvenueRochester, N

Rochester, NY - As he kicks off his second term as mayor, Mayor Malik D. Evans invites youth ages 13 to 19 to ask questions and share their priorities for Rochester at a Youth Forum to be held Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. at the Theatre at Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St.   Moderated by Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council Vice President West Cuyler, a panel discussion will give teens the opportunity to engage with community leaders including Mayor Evans, Commissioner of the Cit

EL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO DEL CONDADO, ADAM BELLO, INVITA A LA COMUNIDAD AL ROCHESTER, NY — El director ejecutivo del condado de Monroe, Adam Bello, invita a los residentes al Winterfest (Festival de Invierno) anual de este año, este sábado 17 de enero de 11:00 a 15:00. Este popular evento familiar está lleno de actividades gratuitas para personas de todas las edades en todo el parque, incluyendo paseos en carreta desde Heberle Stables, la visita de las mascotas de los Rochester

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans, alongside partners from ESL Federal Credit Union and Rochester Area Community Foundation, today announced that applications are open for the second round of Neighbors In Action (NIA) grant funding.   To fund the grants, the City of Rochester is again partnering with ESL Federal Credit Union and Rochester Area Community Foundation, with each organization contributing $100,000 to support the initiative. Together, the partners will make $300

ROCHESTER, NY — El director ejecutivo del condado de Monroe, Adam Bello, anunció hoy el lanzamiento del Centro Virtual para Mayores (VSC por sus siglas en ingles), un programa gratuito que ofrece programas sociales, de salud y educativos interactivos en directo para adultos de 60 años o más. El programa se ofrece a través de la Oficina para el Envejecimiento del Condado de Monroe (OFA por sus siglas en ingles) en colaboración con la Oficina para el Envejecimiento del Estado d

Rochester, NY - Employment applications are now being accepted for summer recreation and aquatics positions across the City of Rochester’s R-Centers, camps, pools and beaches. Opportunities are available for a variety of ages and experience levels, from entry-level positions for applicants aged 15 and older, to supervisory positions for more experienced applicants. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews beginning in March, for jobs starting in June 2026.   For

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — January 8, 2026 — Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) will hold Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) awareness and educational outreach events in Rochester throughout the month of January, starting Friday, January 9. HEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households cover energy costs. Please note, these are informational events and not part of the application process. They’re designed to help customers find resources available to help manage

Rochester, NY,  Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester, Inc. (GCLER) is proud to announce Carnaval SHOW, a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture taking place Sunday, February 15, 2026, at The Theater at Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St., Rochester, NY. This dynamic event will spotlight the dance, music, and rich cultural traditions of Latin American countries during the universally celebrated Carnaval season. Audiences will enjoy folkloric dance performances, live musi

Fire is fast. In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. Follow these important tips to help keep your home safe. Smoke alarms save lives. Put them on every level of your home and near bedrooms. Test them monthly and replace alarms that are 10 years old. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen while cooking, turn burners off if you leave, and keep flammable items away from the stove. Heating is another major cause of fires.