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Urban League discusses college applications for Black scholars at upcoming forum

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 15, 2024

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.

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Which former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 13, 2024

These former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Rochester's urban forest plan receives award from American Planning Association

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

The City of Rochester's Urban Forest Master Plan has been honored with the Public Outreach Award by the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the accolade, highlighting the collaborative efforts behind the plan.

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International Plaza Market celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with final event

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

The final International Plaza Market Sunday of the season will mark the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration featuring live music from Latin DJs. The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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Rochester City Hall to close for Indigenous Peoples' Day

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 10, 2024

Rochester City Hall and several other administrative offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. The closure includes Rochester Public Libraries, Rochester Animal Services, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services located at 57 St. Paul Street.

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Rochester Public Library's youth travel program makes history with D.C. trip

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Nearly two dozen young people from Rochester had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C. this summer through a program organized by the Rochester Public Library. The Safe to be Smart initiative allowed these students to explore various historical sites and museums in a three-day educational trip.

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Rochester hosts final community garage sale and super flea of 2024

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

The final Community Garage Sale and Super Flea of 2024 will be held at the City of Rochester Public Market on Sunday, October 13. The event is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 280 N. Union St.

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Mayor Evans criticizes Walgreens' store closures affecting poor areas

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 9, 2024

Today, Mayor Malik D. Evans expressed his dissatisfaction with Walgreens' decision to close stores in the Rochester area. He emphasized that these closures will negatively affect three of the five poorest zip codes in New York State.

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Free financial wellness workshops planned by Rochester's mayor this Saturday

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 8, 2024

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

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

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

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 7, 2024

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?

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 6, 2024

These former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Aqueduct Reimagined project receives updated design; aims to transform Rochester's waterfront

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 4, 2024

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

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

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

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 3, 2024

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

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 2, 2024

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

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

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

By Rochester Reporter | Oct 1, 2024

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.