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Rochester to host mental health forum for youth and families on April 12

The City of Rochester and the Rochester City School District are preparing to host a forum focused on mental health and substance abuse, inviting youth between the ages of 12 and 21, along with their parents or guardians.

By Rochester Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

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Employment fair to connect youth with opportunities this Saturday

The 4th Annual ROC Youth Community Resource & Employment Fair is set to take place from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at East High School, located at 1801 E. Main St. The event aims to assist youth aged 14 to 21 by connecting them with local...

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

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Roc'n Ritmo festival returns to Rochester with Caña Brava headlining

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

Mayor Malik D. Evans and the City of Rochester’s Hispanic Heritage Committee have announced the return of Roc'n Ritmo, a celebration of Latin music and culture set for June 7, 2025.

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Youth forum on mental health and substance abuse scheduled for April

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Youth and parents in the community are invited to participate in a forum addressing mental health and substance abuse among young people.

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Rochester organizes youth forum on mental health and substance abuse issues

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Youth and parents in Rochester are being encouraged to participate in an inaugural forum focused on mental health and substance abuse.

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Youth invited to forum on substance abuse and mental health

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

Youth and their parents or guardians are encouraged to attend the first-ever forum on substance abuse and mental health.

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Rochester mayor addresses student tragedy; emphasizes mental health resources

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

The City of Rochester is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old student from the School of the Arts.

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Roc Youth's annual fair connects youth with jobs and resources

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Roc Youth is organizing its fourth annual Community Resource and Employment Fair, scheduled for Saturday, March 29, 2025.

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Gun violence awareness event scheduled at Parcel 5 with local leaders' participation

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

Join the fight against gun violence A significant event aimed at raising awareness and taking action against gun violence is scheduled to take place at Parcel 5.

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Rochester seeks street liaisons to boost neighborhood business corridors

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 11, 2025

The City of Rochester is looking for organizations to act as Street Liaisons in the city's four quadrants.

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Rochester secures grant to boost free financial counseling for small businesses

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

The City of Rochester has been selected to join the Small Business Boost Initiative, a program led by the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund with support from Principal Foundation.

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City collaborates with USDA Wildlife Services for crow dispersal effort

By Rochester Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

The City is set to continue its wildlife management project today, following up on December's initiative aimed at dispersing a winter roost of 20,000 to 30,000 crows.

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Rochester seeks national recognition as a HEARTSafe Community

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

Mayor Malik D. Evans and County Executive Adam Bello have announced plans for Rochester and Monroe County to seek the HEARTSafe Community designation from the Citizen CPR Foundation.

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Rochester seeks community input for federal housing fund allocation plans

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

The City of Rochester is seeking community input on the allocation of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

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Rochester seeks community input on federal funding plans for housing and development

By Rochester Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

The City of Rochester is inviting community members to provide input on the allocation of federal funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).