Rochester seeks public input on Highland Reservoir improvements
The City of Rochester is preparing to enhance the Highland Reservoir and is seeking public input for the project. Residents are invited to learn more and share their thoughts with city officials on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Olmsted Lodge in Highland Park, located at 171 Reservoir Ave.
Urban League discusses college applications for Black scholars at upcoming forum
Representatives from the Urban League of Rochester’s Black Scholars Program are set to deliver a presentation on college applications at the Thursday Thinkers: Insights into Rochester forum. The event will take place on October 17, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Rochester Community Sports Complex located at 460 Oak St.
Which former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?
These former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.
- Rochester's urban forest plan receives award from American Planning Association
- International Plaza Market celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with final event
- Rochester City Hall to close for Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Rochester Public Library's youth travel program makes history with D.C. trip
- Rochester hosts final community garage sale and super flea of 2024
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Free financial wellness workshops planned by Rochester's mayor this Saturday
The Mayor’s Office of Financial Empowerment, in collaboration with the New York State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, will host free financial wellness workshops on Saturday, Oct. 12. The event is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. at the RIT Downtown Center for Urban Entrepreneurship located at 40 Franklin St., Downtown.
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Roadwork on Brooks Avenue expected to cause traffic delays
Brooks Avenue, stretching from Marsh Street to Brookdale Avenue, is set for roadwork starting Tuesday, October 8, 2024. Drivers should anticipate traffic delays and lane shifts during daytime hours. Authorities urge motorists to follow all posted signs and instructions from flaggers within the work zone.
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Rochester hosts voter education events during National Voter Education Week
The City of Rochester, in partnership with the Monroe County Board of Elections, is organizing voter registration and education events at five R-Centers during National Voter Education Week from October 7 to 11. The initiative aims to educate citizens on various aspects of the voting process.
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Which former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?
These former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.
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Aqueduct Reimagined project receives updated design; aims to transform Rochester's waterfront
Empire State Development and Rochester Mayor Malik Evans have introduced an updated design for the Aqueduct Reimagined project. This initiative, part of the "ROC the Riverway" program, aims to enhance pedestrian and bicycle access along the Genesee River in Rochester, New York. The plan involves transforming the historic Erie Canal Aqueduct and Broad Street Bridge into a vibrant area celebrating Rochester's cultural heritage.
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Rochester hosts family-friendly 'R-Nopoly' event showcasing community resources
The City of Rochester is set to host R-Nopoly, a family-friendly event at Parcel 5 on Saturday, October 12. The event, inspired by the "Main Game" festival from previous decades, will run from noon to 4 p.m. at 285 E. Main St.
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International Plaza Market celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with live music
This Sunday, the International Plaza Market in Rochester will host an event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The festivities will feature live music by La Nueva Secuencia from 1 to 5 p.m. at 828 N. Clinton Ave.
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Rochester proposes penalties for passing stopped school buses
Mayor Malik D. Evans has put forward new legislation in Rochester to improve student safety by penalizing drivers who illegally pass school buses with stop arms extended. The proposed law aligns with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law Sections 1174 and 1174-a, imposing fines for such violations.
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Mayor Evans invites applications for Mentor Up Winter Gala
Mayor Malik D. Evans is inviting local professionals and youth aged 14–18 to participate in the Mayor’s Mentor Up Gala on Saturday, Dec. 14.
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Rochester's Thursday Thinkers series addresses academic success in October
The 2024-2025 season for Thursday Thinkers: Insights into Rochester begins next week with the first of three discussion forums aimed at helping parents support their children's academic success and college ambitions.