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Which former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 22, 2024

These former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 21, 2024

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

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Mayor demands halt on planned closure of West Main Street Walgreens

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans has demanded that Walgreens halt its planned closure of the store at 792 W. Main St. in Rochester's Bulls Head area. In an open letter to Tim Wentworth, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Mayor Evans expressed strong opposition to the closure, which follows the shutdown of another Walgreens store at 670 Thurston Road less than two years ago.

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Rochester's final food truck rodeo of season set for Wednesday

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

The final opportunity of the year to celebrate Rochester’s mobile cuisine, local beer, and live music scene at the City of Rochester’s Public Market Food Truck Rodeos is set for Wednesday. Bill Schmitt and the Blues Masters will close out the season series from 5 to 9 p.m., on September 25, at 280 N. Union St.

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Rochester announces ROC The Riverway Weekend for October

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 20, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the return of ROC the Riverway Weekend, celebrating the revitalization of Rochester’s Genesee River waterfront with three days of events from Oct. 4–6 at various locations on and near the river.

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International Plaza Market Sunday honors Fatman Scoop with musical tribute

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature ROC the Plaza: The Music Tribute to Fatman Scoop from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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Second annual Oktoberfest returns to Rochester Public Market

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 19, 2024

The second annual Oktoberfest at the Rochester Public Market will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, at the City of Rochester Public Market, located at 280 Union St. The event will feature German music, dancing, and cultural offerings from the Federation of German Societies of Rochester. Rohrbach’s Brewing Company will provide seasonal beers, and Swan Market will serve German cuisine.

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Rochester receives $3 million grant for urban forestry initiative

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The City of Rochester has been awarded $3 million through the USDA Urban and Community Forestry Inflation Reduction Act to support Mayor Malik D. Evans’ Tree Expansion and Beautification Initiative. The funding will significantly advance the city’s goal to plant an additional 6,000 new trees across Rochester by 2025, focusing on disadvantaged communities and ensuring a more equitable distribution of the urban tree canopy.

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Community garage sales continue Sunday at Rochester Public Market

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

The penultimate Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the City of Rochester Public Market for 2024 will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, at 280 N. Union St. The final sale date is set for Oct. 13.

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Frederick Douglass statues return after refurbishment

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 18, 2024

Today, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that several Frederick Douglass statues are being returned to public display after extensive repair and refurbishment.

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Community resource expo set for Thursday at Central Library Downtown

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County invites the community to explore an array of services and resources provided by local organizations at its Community Resource Expo. The event will be held from 12 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Kate Gleason Auditorium, located at 115 South Ave.

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Community Resource Expo to be held at Central Library Downtown

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

The Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County invites the community to explore an array of services and resources provided by local organizations at its Community Resource Expo. The event will take place from 12 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Kate Gleason Auditorium, located at 115 South Ave.

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City seeks public input on new Arts & Culture Plan

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 17, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans and Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello are collaborating to create an Arts & Culture Plan aimed at shaping the region's cultural landscape for the future. The plan, developed by City and County teams, seeks input from community members, arts organizations, civic leaders, and stakeholders in Rochester’s arts ecosystem.

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Which former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 15, 2024

These former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 14, 2024

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

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Rochester seeks public input for downtown revitalization initiative

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 13, 2024

The City of Rochester is applying for Round 8 of New York State’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) for up to $10 million in grant funding. To inform the application, an open house will be held to seek input from residents, developers, and business and property owners. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of First Federal Plaza at 28 E. Main St.

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Rochester Public Market to host 19th annual Artist Row on Sunday

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

The 19th Annual Artist Row Art Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15 at the City of Rochester Public Market, located at 280 N. Union Street.

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International Plaza Market celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with salsa day event

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month and is included as part of the Rochester Fringe Festival. The event will also celebrate the 3rd Annual International Salsa Day from 1 to 5 p.m., Sept. 15, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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International Plaza Market Sunday celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 12, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month. The event is part of the Rochester Fringe Festival and will celebrate the 3rd Annual International Salsa Day from 1 to 5 p.m., Sept. 15, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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City’s West River Wall improvements awarded APWA Public Works Project of the Year

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City of Rochester's West River Wall Improvements at the North Star Commons project has received the American Public Works Association’s (APWA) Public Works Project of the Year award. The project was recognized in the category of Structure Projects valued between $5 million and $25 million at a conference held in Atlanta this week. This recognition highlights the project's impact on community infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life.