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City Begins Work on ADA Right-of-Way Transition Plan
The City of Rochester has developed an ADA Transition Plan to guide improvements to accessibility in the City Right-of-Way. Mayor Malik...
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Luisa Baars Named 2024 Hispanic Business Person of the Year
The Rochester Hispanic Business Association (RHBA) has named Luisa Baars its 2024 Hispanic Business Person of the Year. Luisa began her...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


READY Announces the 2024 READY School Incubator Changemakers
[August 8, 2024] – READY is a nonprofit with a mission to increase access to quality education for Rochester’s K-12 public school...
Aug 14, 20242 min read


Puerto Rican Festival, Inc. Awarded $40,000 by the NYS Council on the Arts
The Puerto Rican Festival, Inc. has announced a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to...
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Equipo de Atención al Cliente de RG&E Disponible en el Mercado Público de Rochester el Sábado 9 de Agosto
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) estará presente en el Mercado Público de Rochester el sábado 10 de agosto. Los eventos de Conexión...
Aug 8, 20241 min read


International Plaza Celebrates Dominican Day
This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will celebrate Dominican Day with cultural celebrations, vendors, cultural foods,...
Aug 8, 20242 min read


RG&E Customer Service Team Available at Rochester Public Market Saturday, August 9
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) will have a presence at the Rochester Public Market on Saturday, August 10 . Community Connection...
Aug 8, 20241 min read


The Puerto Rican Parade of Rochester, Puerto Rican Festival Merge Creating a Stronger, Unified Celebration
We are thrilled to announce that the beloved Puerto Rican Parade will be merging with the Puerto Rican Festival, creating a unified and...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Sherra M. Watson Joins HCR Home Care
Sherra M. Watson, RN, has joined HCR Home Care as a registered nurse clinical educator and home health aide training program (HHATP)...
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Extended Cool Sweep Hours for Week of June 17 through 21
In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation...
Jun 16, 20243 min read


International Plaza to Host Block Party Sunday
The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., is hosting a Block Party from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2024, featuring live music and...
Jun 6, 20241 min read


RHA Housing Choice Voucher Program Application Wait List Deadline Extended Until Friday, June 14
The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) announced that it is extending the deadline to apply for its  Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting...
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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