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ROCHESTER, NY- Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they   turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Ken Turner, Regional Disaster Officer, American Red Cross of Western New York. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an

Rochester Animal Services (RAS) is celebrating Halloween with a frightfully fun adoption special! On Friday, Oct. 31, adopters are invited to visit the shelter at 184 Verona St. from 12 noon to 6 p.m. to pick a mystery adoption deal from Halloween Purr-anormal Picks! Cats (usually $35) — adopt for FREE, $5, or $15 Dogs (usually $50) — adopt for FREE, $10, or $25   Each Purr-anormal Pick contains a surprise discount, offering a fun and festive way for community members to find

Alicia Esmeralda Barry ROCHESTER, NY — The Rochester Oratorio Society’s [ROS] 80th season continues with an Arts Connexions recital featuring the music, poetry, and spoken word of Mesoamerica. This highly anticipated performance will feature Alicia Esmeralda Barry, an internationally recognized Guatemalan mezzo-soprano with deep ties to the Rochester community. Barry, a graduate of the Eastman School of Music, has previously captivated local audiences with her performances al

Who: Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools   What: RCSD Literacy Campaign   When: Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:27 a.m.   Where: Francis Parker School No. 23,170 Barrington Street Rochester, NY 14607   Details: On Monday morning, October 27, classrooms across the District will view a special video message from Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools, about the power of reading.  The District’s literacy campaign, Level Up for Reading, calls for everyone to b

Trunk or Treat hosted by Ibero, October 25, 2025 fom 12-5pm. The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., will host its annual Trunk or Treat at the Plaza Halloween celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.   This free community event promises an afternoon full of fun and excitement, featuring free candy, free pumpkins, and a costume contest for all ages. Families are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a safe, festive environment filled with creative costumes, music

The City of Rochester invites you to review and share your feedback on its draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.    Join us for an online public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., to learn about the draft plan and help shape Rochester’s path toward greater accessibility for all. The City encourages participation from individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the organizations that support them. Residents with ex

32nd annual campaign raises critical funds to provide food assistance for food-insecure families in the Rochester region. ROCHESTER – Wegmans kicked off its annual Check Out Hunger campaign on Oct. 22 at more than 20 Rochester-area stores – with 100 percent of donations benefiting Foodlink. The 32nd annual fundraiser encourages shoppers to round up or donate a few dollars when they check out at the store to help support their local food bank. The companywide campaign runs fro

ROCHESTER, NEW YORK- UnidosUS , the nation’s largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization and its Affiliate, the Ibero American Action League , will host a listening session with Latino community leaders and advocates in Rochester, NY. The conversation will explore how harmful immigration policies intersect with the economic pressures facing Latino families, including rising housing costs, wage insecurity and the overall cost of living. These are top concerns highlig

Who: Rochester City School District students and families Board of Education Commissioners Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools What: The RCSD will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a reception and awards program recognizing students for academic excellence, leadership, and community service.   When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m.   Where: Rochester City School District Central Office131 West Broad StreetRochester, NY 14614   Details: This celebration w

The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., will conclude its Market Days event series from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, with a...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - La Alzheimer Association del Capítulo de Rochester y la Región de los Finger Lakes llevará a cabo un foro especial de...

Rochester, NY  — Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester (GCLER) invites the public to a vibrant celebration of Latino and Hispanic heritage,...