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News from September 2024

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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.

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West River Wall improvements receive APWA Public Works Project of the Year award

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 11, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that the City’s West River Wall Improvements at the North Star Commons project 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 the APWA conference in Atlanta this week. The award highlights the project's impact on community infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life.

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Mayor Evans unveils reusable shopping bags featuring local artists' work

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans today unveiled the new reusable City of Rochester Public Market shopping bags that feature the work of local artists.

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Roadwork on West Main Street to cause delays

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 10, 2024

West Main Street, between Genesee Street and Madison Street, will undergo roadway milling and resurfacing from Thursday, Sep. 12 through Friday, Sep. 20, weather permitting. West Main Street will remain open during this period.

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Rochester mayor initiates public input phase for fiscal year budget planning

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 9, 2024

Mayor Malik D. Evans initiated the City of Rochester’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget planning process today, highlighting opportunities for public input through an online survey, a telephone town hall meeting, and pop-up tables at various community events this fall.

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Which former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

These former Rochester Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 8, 2024

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

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DJ Junior to perform at International Plaza Market Sunday

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 5, 2024

This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will feature live music from DJ Junior from 1 to 5 p.m., Sept. 8, 2024, at 828 N. Clinton Ave.

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Community garage sales continue this fall at Rochester Public Market

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 4, 2024

The Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the City of Rochester Public Market will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at 280 N. Union St., continuing for two more Sundays throughout the fall.

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Rochester launches new student outreach model focusing on safety and emotional support

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 3, 2024

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Rochester Reporter area weekly mass times

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 2, 2024

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

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1 company in a city within Monroe County received one inspection in August

By Rochester Reporter | Sep 1, 2024

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