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NYSEG and RG&E Remind Customers Help Is Available After Winter Heating Season
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are encouraging customers who may need extra support to explore financial assistance programs available at this time as winter heating protections conclude. Customers who need help with unpaid bills are urged to reach out as soon as possible so the Companies’ customer care team can help identify solutions to keep service connected. “We want customers to know we’re here to help and where to get that he
Apr 72 min read


Emerging Artist Competition "Joseph Eduardo" Finals
Rochester, NY - Save the Date for the Emerging Artist Competition “Joseph Eduardo” Finals, a production of the Rochester Oratorio Society. Enjoy thrilling performances from rising stars live and in person. Then, feel the anticipation as our esteemed judge announces the grand prize winner during this one-of-a-kind evening of opera arias. Date: May 16, 2026 Location: Hochstein Performance Hall
Apr 71 min read


UNA CUMBRE GRATUITA PARA LAS FAMILIAS QUE LUCHAN CONTRA EL ABUSO DE SUSTANCIAS
Rochester, NY — Mientras familias de todo el país continúan respondiendo a la creciente crisis del consumo de sustancias, el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Monroe, la ciudad de Rochester, Facing Fentanyl y la División de Nueva York de la Administración para el Control de Drogas de EE. UU. (DEA por sus siglas en inglés) celebran una Cumbre Gratuita sobre las Familias por Consumo de Sustancias de 11 a.m. a 4 p.m. el sábado 18 de abril en East High School, 1801 E.
Apr 72 min read


Harley School & Rochester Ecology Partners Launch Weeklong “Health Benefits of Nature” Series
ROCHESTER, N.Y. —The Harley School, in partnership with Rochester Ecology Partners, will host a weeklong, community-centered event series from April 6–11 exploring the powerful connection between nature and human health. The “Health Benefits of Nature” initiative will bring together students, families, educators, researchers and community members for immersive, hands-on experiences and conversations designed to deepen understanding of how time outdoors supports mental, phy
Apr 62 min read


NYSEG and RG&E Hiring for Seasonal CustomerService Roles Across New York
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) are hiring at multiple locations across their service areas. The Companies are looking to fill 39 seasonal union customer service positions. These roles offer a chance to stay active while serving our neighborhoods and working independently. Team members spend their days out in the community, visiting homes and local businesses, helping customers with everyday services like payments and meter readin
Apr 32 min read


The 2026 Jazz at the Beach Free Series Kicks Off
The 2026 free Jazz at the Beach series kicks off at Tropix Nightclub, 4775 Lake Avenue, on Tuesday, April 14 with the Rick Holland Jazz Band. Opening for Rick Holland Band is the Fairport High School Jazz Ensemble, at 5:45 p.m. Put together by the Ontario Beach Park Program Committee and Jazz90.1, Jazz at the Beach is a favorite of the OBPPC’s annual free-admission events slate at the lakeshore. The 2026 series is again sponsored by Summit Federal Credit Union and Wegmans. Tr
Apr 11 min read


City Offices to Close Friday, April 3 in Observance of Good Friday
Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. Refuse and recycling will remain on schedule. Rochester Public Library branches will remain open for normal hours except for the Frederick Douglass Branch, whi
Apr 11 min read


National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Brighton Police Department is urging all motorists to acknowledge the risks associated with driving while distracted. Between 2019 and 2023, a staggering 16,384 fatalities and approximately 1.7 million injuries resulted from crashes involving distracted drivers, according to NHTSA. In 2023 alone, 3,275 lives were lost in traffic accidents involving at least one distracted driver, accounting for 8% of all traffic
Apr 11 min read


Veterans Outreach Center and Partners Hosting National Vietnam Veterans Day Event
Rochester, NY - Veterans Outreach Center, Monroe County, and the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System will recognize National Vietnam Veterans Day at the Roger Robach Community Center, 180 Beach Ave., Rochester, NY 14612 at 10:00 a.m. on March 27. Join us as we honor those who made it home, and the 58,220 American service members who never did. “As we gather to honor our Vietnam Veterans, we're commemorating the past and also reaffirming our commitment to the future,” Veterans O
Mar 271 min read


Spring Blood Supply Challenges: Give Blood with Red Cross Now
ROCHESTER, NY — The American Red Cross asks people to help patients in need by making an appointment to give blood or platelets now. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply stable as spring begins. We’re joining forces with positive lifestyle brand Life is Good to invite donors to show the power of doing good by giving blood. Those who come to give blood or platelets March 30-April 12, 2026, will get an exclusive Red Cross x Life
Mar 274 min read


R-Centers Offer Spring Break Fun for Kids
Rochester, NY - While school is out for Spring Break next week, Mayor Malik D. Evans invites students and families to head to their neighborhood R-Centers for fun activities in a safe, caring environment. “When school is out, our R-Centers are ready with fun activities for kids and families,” said Mayor Evans. “Make a splash in the Jackson R-Center’s indoor pool, challenge a friend in your favorite video game, or shoot some hoops with neighbors – whatever your recreation st
Mar 261 min read


Annual Speak Life! Health Equity Conference Returns
ROCHESTER, NY —The annual Speak Life! Health Equity Conference will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monroe Community Hospital auditorium. Tickets are $35 and on sale now and include breakfast and lunch. With the theme “Stronger Together” the 2026 conference features a timely keynote by Anthony M. Jimenez, Ph.D. (sociology), associate professor of sociology at Rochester Institute of Technology. Jimenez, co-author of “The Third Net: The Hidden Sys
Mar 262 min read
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