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International Plaza Market Sunday features Grupo Zona Dura

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature live salsa music from Grupo Zona Dura from 12 to 5 p.m., Aug. 18, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave. Free parking is available on-site.

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Mayor Evans announces Cool Sweep for Aug.16 due to high temperatures

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 15, 2024

In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation on Friday, Aug. 16. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended hours.

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Monroe County school's student body predominantly comprised of white students in 2023-24 school year

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

In Monroe County schools, there were more white students than any other ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the New York State Education Department.

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Rochester seeks vendors for upcoming Black Business Expo

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

The City of Rochester Public Market and the Friends of the Rochester Public Market are celebrating Black Business Month by hosting a Black Business Expo from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24 at the Market, located at 280 N. Union St. BIPOC-owned (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) businesses are invited to highlight their products and services and sign up to participate as vendors.

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Latinx Art & Culture Celebration returns to International Plaza this Saturday

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 14, 2024

The Second Annual Latinx Art & Culture Celebration, hosted by Geva Theatre in collaboration with the City of Rochester, Borinquen Dance Theatre, Ibero-American Action League, and the Father Tracy Advocacy Center, will take place from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17 at The International Plaza, located at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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Roadwork on St. Paul Street to cause delays

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 13, 2024

St. Paul Street, between Bausch Street/Upper Falls Boulevard and Riverbank Place, will undergo roadway milling and resurfacing from Thursday, Aug. 15 through Wednesday, Aug. 21, weather permitting.

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Everclear to headline final Party in the Park concert of 2024

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

Everclear and Shamarr Allen will perform at the final Party in the Park concert of the year, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m.

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Everclear to headline final 'Party in the Park' concert of 2024

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 12, 2024

Everclear and Shamarr Allen will perform at the final Party in the Park concert of the year, 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 10, 2024

The following parishes in the Rochester Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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International Plaza celebrates Dominican Day with cultural events

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will celebrate Dominican Day with cultural celebrations, vendors, traditional foods, children’s activities, domino tournaments, and live music by Joel Insuperable and Banda Light from 12 to 5 p.m., August 11, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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Final R-Night Out event rescheduled to August 15 due to weather

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

Tonight’s R-Night Out Slip n’ Slide Game Night, scheduled for 7:30 p.m., has been canceled due to the weather forecast.

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Friday’s Bands on the Bricks concert postponed due to rain

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 8, 2024

The final concert of the Bands on the Bricks summer live music series at the City of Rochester Public Market, presented by the IDE Family of Dealerships, has been rescheduled. Originally set for this Friday, the event will now occur at 5:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, featuring Donna the Buffalo with Chris Beard as the opener. The change is due to significant rainfall expected in the area.

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Rochester announces first annual Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 7, 2024

The City of Rochester has announced the inaugural Frederick Douglass HBCU Football Classic Weekend of Hope. Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined by Baldwin Richardson Foods President & CEO Erin Tolefree and Rochester Police Department Deputy Chief Keith Stith to unveil the event.

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Rochester announces targeted home improvement program with $4 million state grant

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that applications are open for the City of Rochester’s Targeted Home Improvement Program (T-HIP), aimed at providing vital assistance to eligible owner-occupants for critical repairs. This initiative is one of several designed to improve housing quality and ensure safe living conditions for residents. The program is made possible by a $4 million grant from the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation.

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Final Bands on the Bricks concert features Donna the Buffalo

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 6, 2024

The final concert of the Bands on the Bricks summer live music series, presented by the IDE Family of Dealerships, will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, featuring music by Donna the Buffalo with Chris Beard as the opener.

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Taylor Swift tribute band headlines next Party in the Park concert

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 5, 2024

Cruel Summer: A LIVE Taylor Swift Band Experience and Dial Up: An Ultimate 90’s Tribute will perform at Party in the Park on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., with gates opening an hour earlier.

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2024 Party in the Park concert series continues with tributes to Taylor Swift

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 5, 2024

Cruel Summer: A LIVE Taylor Swift Band Experience, and Dial Up: An Ultimate 90’s Tribute will perform at Party in the Park at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8 at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, 353 Court St. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

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Rochester seeks volunteers for "Pillars of Hope" student mentorship program

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 5, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans and Rochester City School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Demario Strickland announced today that the City of Rochester and the Rochester City School District are once again collaborating on “Pillars of Hope,” a mentorship program designed to connect local Black and Latinx professionals with elementary and middle school students during the upcoming school year.

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Mayor Evans declares Cool Sweep for Monday due to high temperatures

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 5, 2024

In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation on Monday, Aug. 5. City R-Centers, pools, Durand Eastman Beach, some library branches, and spray parks and features will be available so residents can remain safe and comfortable. Some locations will also have extended hours.

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Mayor Evans announces mental health support after Maplewood Park shooting

By Rochester Reporter | Aug 5, 2024

During an update about last weekend’s shooting incident at Maplewood Park, Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined by City and County leaders to announce three events designed to connect community members to important mental health support systems.