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Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas Event in Rochester Public Market

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 10, 2024

The Administration of Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the commencement of the Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas event at the City of Rochester Public Market. The event is set to kick off its 2024 season this Sunday, April 14, and will continue on 12 more Sundays throughout the spring, summer, and fall. According to the announcement, treasure hunters will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of items from numerous vendors, including new and used clothing, tools, home décor, sporting goods, vintage collectibles, artwork, and much more. Vendors interested in...

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News Release - Rochester Animal Services Temporarily Suspends Animal Surrenders

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 9, 2024

(Tuesday, April 9, 2024) – The Rochester Animal Services (RAS) shelter, facing continued overcrowding, has announced that it will not be accepting surrendered animals starting today through April 28. The shelter, which is now operating at beyond maximum capacity, has been forced to make this difficult decision due to the number of animals in its care and the lack of available space and resources.According to Dr. Shirley Green, Commissioner of the City Department of Recreation and Human Services, which operates and manages the shelter, "This is a national problem that...

Which former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8?

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 7, 2024

This former Rochester Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon April 8.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 6, 2024

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

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News Release - City Issues RFP for Operation of Blue Cross Arena

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 2, 2024

(Tuesday, April 2, 2024) – Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced that the City has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the operation and management of the Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial. Located in the heart of Downtown Rochester, the 14,000-seat arena is the Finger Lakes Region’s primary sports and entertainment destination and is slated to undergo a $7 million upgrade as part of the City’s Roc the Riverway initiative."The Blue Cross Arena is one of the jewels that keeps our city vibrant," said Mayor Evans. "We continue to build tremendous momentum in...

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Monroe County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in March

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Monroe County that received an FDA inspection in March, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Mayor Evans Announces May 4 as 2024 Clean Sweep Date

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 1, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans, alongside Naomi Silver, President and CEO of the Rochester Red Wings, members of the Rochester City Council, and neighborhood leaders, gathered today to declare that Rochester's Clean Sweep is set for Saturday, May 4. Mayor Evans expressed the significance of the event, stating, "Clean Sweep is a classic Rochester event that embodies the enormous spirit of pride that our citizens have in our community."Encouraging community involvement, Mayor Evans invited residents, community groups, sports teams, businesses, churches, and youth groups to...

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City of Rochester Announces Public Meetings for April 1 – 12

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 1, 2024

The City of Rochester has released a public meeting notice outlining various meetings scheduled from April 1 to April 12, 2024. According to the release, a series of meetings will take place during this period, covering a range of topics and issues affecting the community.The Rochester Environmental Commission Board will convene on Monday, April 1, 2024, at 6 p.m. at City Hall, Room 223-B. Individuals interested in this meeting are encouraged to visit www.cityofrochester.gov/REC/ for additional information.Another meeting scheduled for the same date is the Board of...