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The City of Rochester and Monroe County invite area youth, ages 14 through 20, to apply for the summer work experience through the ROC Youth Employment Network now through Friday, April 17. The new name and streamlined application unify the City’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and the County’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).   Administered in partnership with RochesterWorks, the program offers six to eight weeks of paid internships for youth who are currently e

What:  Hundreds of   7th grade students from all of the RCSD middle schools will attend the Future Fair hosted by the Rochester Education Foundation to learn about a variety of careers so that they can imagine possibilities for their bright future.   When:  Friday, February 6, 2026 from 9:45 - 1:00  (the best times to see the event in action are 10:10 - 11:10 and 11:50 - 12:50) Where:  MCC Brighton Campus, Monroe A&B (parking lot M) More information: REF has invited 70 indivi

ROCHESTER, N.Y., - Students across the Rochester City School District will participate in the inaugural Level Up! Read & Play Day on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, a celebration that brings together two global movements: Global School Play Day and World Read Aloud Day. The event, organized in partnership between the Rochester City School District (RCSD) and Healthi Kids, will give students dedicated time during the school day for unstructured play and read-aloud activities. School

Who: School Without Walls students American Red Cross   What: Sickle Cell Awareness Event and Blood Drive   When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4 p.m.   Where: School Without Walls, 480 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607   Details: School Without Walls will host its fourth annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event and American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, continuing a student-led effort to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and help address the ongoing nati

ROCHESTER, NY – Take Your Child to the Library Day Will be Celebrated in participating Monroe County Library System locations on Saturday, February 7, 2026 On the first Saturday next month, February 7, 2026, Monroe County Libraries will celebrate the international Take Your Child to the Library Day. Now in its 15th year, this annual event is a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun while parents and caregivers learn more about their library. Take Your Child to the Lib

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is partnering with Monroe County to accept and process Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications at an outreach event in Rochester tomorrow, January 30, and will continue through February. HEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households cover energy costs. The events are designed to help customers find resources available to help manage their monthly energy costs. A Monroe County staff member will

ROCHESTER, N.Y., - While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of cold weather: it can pose some unique concerns when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, offers some important information for staying heart-safe when temperatures dro

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced that City R-Centers will open early on Tuesday, Jan. 27, while the Rochester City School District is closed. All City R-Centers will operate from 12 noon to 7 p.m., and will offer lunch and dinner.   “We are pleased to offer Rochester’s children places to stay warm, stay safe, and have fun while winter weather impacts school schedules,” said Mayor Evans. “And I want to extend our sincere thanks to Foodlink for providing lunch

ROCHESTER, NY – County Executive Adam Bello announced today that all County offices are closed on Monday, January 26 as a result of the Winter Storm that has impacted the region. All buildings will be closed to residents and visitors, including: • Monroe County Office Building • CityPlace • 111 Westfall Road • 691 St. Paul Street • Monroe County Hall of Justice • Monroe County Veteran’s Service Agency • Monroe County Office for the Aging • Monroe County Clerk’s Office and all

Rochester, NY - In response to the winter storm conditions, Mayor Malik D. Evans has issued a State of Emergency for the City of Rochester , and advises no non-essential travel through mid-morning on Monday.   “With a significant amount of snowfall and sub-zero temperatures predicted throughout our region, it is in our residents’ best interests to stay home and stay safe through at least mid-day on Monday,” Mayor Evans said. “Reducing travel will give plows the space and tim

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Effective, January 21, 2026, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will update eligibility requirements for its Spay/Neuter Incentive Program to align with guidelines tied to grant funding received through New York State's Animal Population Control Program, administered by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Under the revised requirements, household income is no longer an eligibility criterion for pet owners seekin

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