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Livingston County Producers Debut ‘The Legend of Ochi’ at The Little Theatre
The Legend of Ochi , a new fantasy film produced by Livingston County residents Richard Peete and Traci Carlson, opens Friday, April 25,...
Community Submission
Apr 232 min read
Guest at the Table: Dr. DJ Robinson
Dr. Robinson holds a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership and is an author and motivational speaker. Dom will sponsor her to speak at your...
Dom Genova
Apr 163 min read
RAWNY Presents Reentry Connections: A New Conference on Second Chances
The Reentry Association of Western New York (RAWNY) will host its inaugural Reentry Connections Conference on April 30, bringing together...
Staff
Apr 101 min read
Rochester Programs Aim to Dismantle Barriers for Black Entrepreneurs
The Urban League's PowerShift program has an emphasis on minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses, Black-owned businesses in...
Alayna Delice
Apr 92 min read
RCSD Middle Schooler Earns Spot at National Soapbox in D.C.
Farida Ismael, an 8th-grade RCSD student Farida Ismael, an eighth-grade student at Thurgood Marshall Middle School, has been selected as...
Community Submission
Apr 91 min read
HCR Home Care Names Nathaniel Sheppard as Director of Diverse Care Project
HCR Home Care has appointed Nathaniel V. Sheppard as director of its Diverse Care Project, an initiative aimed at reducing health...
Community Submission
Apr 41 min read
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Review and Share Your Ideas on Rochester’s Draft ADA Transition Plan
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
Wegmans launches annual Check Out Hunger campaign to benefit Foodlink
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
UnidosUS to Host Community Listening Session in Rochester to Elevate Latino Voices on Immigration and Economic Challenges
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
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
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. Â When: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:30 p.m. Â Where: Rochester City School District Central Office131 West Broad StreetRochester, NY 14614 Â Details: This celebration w
International Plaza to Host Hispanic Heritage Month Closing Celebration Sunday
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...
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