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Rochester, NY - The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., will host its second-annual Dia de las Velitas, Day of the Little Candles, on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 1 to 5 p.m.   This special Market Days event will kick-off the holiday season with afternoon of flavor, togetherness, and celebration for all ages.  Families and visitors are invited to honor this beautiful custom with festive music, candle displays, and joyful community spirit.   Guests can also enjoy delicious food

ROCHESTER, NY - Rochester Regional Health's Mobile Mammography Center will provide free breast cancer screenings from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, December 13 at Aenon Missionary Baptist Church, 175 Genesee Street. Men as well as women are welcome.  No insurance coverage is required. Persons interested in receiving a screening may visit the center at  any time during the scheduled time period.  Walk-ins are welcome.

ROCHESTER, NY — El director ejecutivo del condado de Monroe, Adam Bello, inaugurará la serie de los conciertos navideños del Ejecutivo del Condado 2025 con una ceremonia de encendido del árbol y una actuación de la Banda de Conciertos del Instituto Wheatland-Chili al mediodía del 2diciembre en el atrio del Edificio de las Oficinas del Condado de Monroe. “Este edificio realmente cobra vida en diciembre con una hermosa iluminación, música festiva y alegría navideña", dijo Adam

Rochester, NY - Walking For Rochester has officially launched its community fundraiser running from now through February 25, 2026. This campaign will support the development and launch of Rochester’s Litter Elimination System (LES), a citywide system designed to eliminate litter through coordinated data, technology, community programs, and partnerships. The LES combines real time mapping, neighborhood level activity, volunteer engagement, business participation, and targeted

New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from enforcing a new policy that could strip food assistance from tens of thousands of lawful permanent residents, including many from immigrant and refugee communities. James is leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general challenging an October 31 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) memo that dramatically restricts Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibilit

The American Heart Association’s signature Go Red for Women® Luncheon raises awareness and critical funds WHAT: Approximately 185 people are expected at the American Heart Association’s Rochester Go Red for Women® Luncheon nationally sponsored by CVS Health and locally presented by UR Medicine.Guests will wear their favorite red attire and participate in a Hands-Only CPR experience, learn about women’s heart health and hear from a powerful group of women during the luncheon w

Rochester, NY - The City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., will be open on Tues., Nov. 25 and Wed., Nov. 26 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering excellent opportunities for the Rochester community to shop local for their Thanksgiving meal.   The Market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thurs., Nov. 27, and will resume its regular schedule on Sat., Nov. 29.   The Market Token Center for SNAP recipients will be open Tues., Nov. 25, and Wed., Nov. 26, from 8 a.m. to 1 p

Rochester, NY - The City of Rochester’s outdoor ice-skating rink at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St, opens Mon., Nov. 24, 2025, for the winter season through Sun., Mar. 8, 2026 (weather permitting).   “Ice skating is a classic winter pastime that offers fun for all ages – and we’re fortunate to have a picture-perfect outdoor rink right in Downtown Rochester,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “I encourage the community to embrace the season at MLK Park!”   Ope

Cuando el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) detiene a una persona, el manejo de sus pertenencias y bienes varía ampliamente, lo que a menudo deja a los detenidos luchando por proteger su propiedad mientras están bajo custodia, según abogados de inmigración y grupos de defensa. Cuando un individuo es arrestado, ICE o la agencia que realiza la detención confisca los objetos personales que lleva consigo —incluyendo billeteras, dinero en efectiv

When U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains someone, the handling of their belongings and assets varies widely, often leaving detainees struggling to protect their property while in custody, according to immigration attorneys and advocacy groups. When an individual is arrested, ICE or the arresting agency confiscates the personal items they are carrying — including wallets, cash, identification documents, cellphones, keys, jewelry and personal papers. The items are

ROCHESTER, NY - On Saturday November 15th from 10am-12pm, Barakah Muslim Charity will host a turkey giveaway. This giveaway is made possible by support from Islamic Relief USA. Turkeys are being distributed on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. Media are invited to attend at 10am.    WHEN: Saturday November, 15th 2025 from 10am-12pm WHERE: Barakah Muslim Charity, 584 Jefferson Avenue, Rochester, NY 14611

Rochester’s holiday tradition begins November 22 Rochester, N.Y. — A Christmas Carol, presented by ESL Federal Credit Union, returns to Geva Theatre this holiday season with an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story that begins with a wish made by young Tim Cratchit. Over the course of one night, notorious grump Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by four ghosts. But will their intervention prompt him to change his “humbug” ways? A Christmas Carol reminds us that it is never to