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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

ROCHESTER, NY — La Oficina del Médico Forense del Condado de Monroe está buscando la ayuda del público para identificar a un hombre que murió el 20 de octubre de 2025 después de ser atropellado por un vehículo la noche anterior mientras andaba en bicicleta en el vecindario de Marketview Heights de Rochester. El hombre montaba u bicicleta hacia el norte en la Scio Street cerca de Woodward Street alrededor de las 7 p.m. del 19 de octubre cuando fue atropellado por un vehículo e

Rochester, NY - City Council President Miguel A. Meléndez, Jr. will join local elected officials, Foodlink and the Rochester Red Wings on Saturday, Nov. 8 for a community food collection at Innovative Field. “I am getting questions every day from community members wondering how they can help during the ongoing lapse of SNAP funding due to the federal government shutdown,” President Meléndez said. “This food collection is a great way to help the most vulnerable residents of ou

The Career Pathways Training Program supports education and training for roles in these high-demand fields while addressing statewide workforce shortages. Rochester, NY — Finger Lakes Performing Provider System  (FLPPS) is excited to continue its Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program , providing funded education and training opportunities, along wit h tutoring, educational case management, and support services for eligible individuals looking to start or advance their caree