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RCSD Students Take the Stage with the RPO for MLK Day Concert
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
Jan 162 min read


Mayor Malik D. Evans Invites Teens to Inauguration Youth Forum on Jan. 21
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
Jan 132 min read


WINTERFEST 2026 EN MENDON PONDS PARK
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
Jan 132 min read


City and Partners Announce Launch of Second Round of NIA Grants
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
Jan 123 min read


EL DIRECTOR EJECUTIVO DEL CONDADO ADAM BELLO ANUNCIA UN CENTRO VIRTUAL PARA ADULTOS MAYORES DE 60 ANOS O MAS
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
Jan 122 min read


Applications Now Open for City of Rochester Summer Recreation and Aquatics Positions
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
Jan 92 min read


RG&E To Hold HEAP Awareness And Educational Outreach Events In January
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
Jan 81 min read


Grupo Cultural Latinos En Rochester, Inc. Presents: CARNAVAL SHOW
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
Dec 30, 20251 min read


Fire Safety At Home
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.
Dec 30, 20251 min read


City Of Rochester Holiday Closings
Monday, Dec. 29, 2025 , City Hall, Other Administrative Offices to Close Thursday, January 1, in Observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday. Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day . Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers , R Centers , Rochester Animal Services , the 311 Call Center , and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Thurs., Jan. 1, in observance of the New Ye
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Monroe County STOP-DWI And Law Enforcement Urges Drivers To Make Safe Choices This Holiday Season
ROCHESTER, NY – As families and friends gather to celebrate the holiday season and welcome the New Year, Monroe County STOP-DWI and local law enforcement agenciesm are reminding drivers that impaired driving, whether caused by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances, puts everyone on the road at risk. The message remains clear: If you feel different, you drive different. The statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs from December 10th t
Dec 29, 20252 min read


UNITING & HEALING THROUGH HOPE OF MONROE COUNTY CONTINUES ITS AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN TO STOP VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
****** THE ON-GOING VIOLENCE CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE EFFORTS FOR UNITING AND HEALING THROUGH HOPE OF MONROE COUNTY. ******** Rochester, NY - Our community is in shock. We nearly lost three of our men in blue and could have lost more. This evil attack marks of one of the darkest days in a continued dark period with so much senseless violence in our community. This immense violence must end. Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County continues to denounce this evil. As Ro
Dec 22, 20252 min read
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