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Gateways Music Festival, in association with the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, returns to Rochester October 9–12 for its 2026 Fall Festival, a four-day celebration of Black classical artistry and the ways tradition continues to evolve through performance, sacred music, improvisation, scholarship, storytelling, and education. The festival features artists and programs spanning generations, including: Oct. 9 — Faculty Artist Series | Celebrating 40 Years: G

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Monroe County is seeking bids for the following items and/or services. Specifications are available at www.monroecounty.gov. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at the time and date stated below. Bids must be received prior to the time shown at the Office of the Purchasing Manager: Room 200, County Office Bldg., 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614; 585-753-1100. BP#0901-26 Snowplowing and Removal Services for Secure Areas at the Frederick Douglass Greater In

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Guodeng Chen, and Didi Huang, both of Pittsford, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr to transportation of stolen goods in interstate commerce, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. On April 8, 2022, Chen and Huang caused 45,000 pounds of stolen, used cooking oil to be shipped from the Western District of New York to a refinery located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Chen

Rochester, NY - The Great New York State Flea continues at Rochester’s Public Market, 280 N. Union St., on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with College Day, a spirited market highlighting Rochester’s vibrant college community and the pride, culture, and energy that students bring to the city. After this College Day celebration, only one themed Flea remains: Sunday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Halloween Attendees of the Great New York State Flea will also f

Who: The RCSD Department of Special Education and the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) What: Special Education Resource Fair When: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33500 Webster Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609 Details: The Special Education Parent Advisory Council and the District’s Special Education department will have representatives participating in a resource fair for all parents and caregivers of

Rochester, NY - On August 16, 2026 the body of 22-year-old Munga Elocho was found in a wooded area off the Genesee River Trail near Vincent St. He had been shot multiple times, at a different location, and his body was dumped where it was found. As a result of the investigation conducted by Major Crimes Homicide Detectives, we discovered that at about 12:30 am on the evening of August 16, 2026, Elocho was at 610 N. Plymouth Ave. and became involved in a verbal altercation wit

Rochester, NY - On September 5, around 1:45am, Officers were monitoring a crowd that had formed in the 700 block of N. Clinton Avenue. During this time, Officers gained information leading them to believe that a male in the crowd was in possession of a firearm. After dispersing the crowd, Officers attempted to speak with him on Hoeltzer Street and he immediately ran. While running from Officers, he threw a satchel that he was wearing prior to being taken into custody in a bac

Rochester, NY - New traffic patterns will be implemented at the intersection where West Main Street, Genesee Street, and Brown Street converge beginning Wednesday, Sept. 9, as part of the Bull’s Head Revitalization Project. Roadwork is expected to last through mid-November. Signage, pavement markings, and traffic signals throughout the work zone will clearly explain the changes to traffic flow. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to seek alternate routes. Moto

Rochester, NY - Around 10:40am, this morning, we responded to an address on Locust St for the report of someone stabbed. Upon arrival, Officers located two makes fighting in the street, one of whom had a puncture wound to the torso. The preliminary investigation found that the males are known to each other and during an altercation, the victim was stabbed. The victim, a male in his 40s, was transported to Strong Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The suspect, 28-

Rochester, NY – With just under 40,000 veterans living in Monroe County, many of them need access to critical care and life-altering services. Stand Down 2026, hosted by Veterans Outreach Center, gives veterans in our area the chance to connect with providers and employers in one location at the same time. The 25th annual Stand Down will take place Wednesday, September 23 at the Rochester Public Market, 280 Union Street North, Rochester, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event i

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello invites Monroe County residents to attend the Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Northampton Park in Ogden. The festival is free to attend and will feature activities for all ages, including scarecrow making, tractor rides, a petting zoo with animals from nearby Springdale Farm, interactive agricultural activities with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, and even trail races. “We’re excited to

Rochester, NY — September 4, 2026 — Walking For Rochester has launched its 20x1,000 campaign, a community-wide fundraising effort leading into the organization's fifth annual fundraiser on October 22. The campaign has a goal of raising $20,000 by bringing together 1,000 people willing to contribute $20 each. The campaign comes at a significant moment for the organization. Walking For Rochester recently surpassed 20,000 pounds of litter removed from Rochester since its foundin