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What:  Hundreds of   7th grade students from all of the RCSD middle schools will attend the Future Fair hosted by the Rochester Education Foundation to learn about a variety of careers so that they can imagine possibilities for their bright future.   When:  Friday, February 6, 2026 from 9:45 - 1:00  (the best times to see the event in action are 10:10 - 11:10 and 11:50 - 12:50) Where:  MCC Brighton Campus, Monroe A&B (parking lot M) More information: REF has invited 70 indivi

Tonight, Mayor Malik D. Evans and the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee will kick off the annual Black Heritage event series with the free Art, Jazz and Food Tasting, featuring the work of local artists, the culinary creations of local restaurants and caterers, and the music of Paul Boutte and Roc Music.   Date: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026   Time: 5:30 p.m. (Remarks begin at 6 p.m.)           Location: City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.   The event series coincides with Bl

Nicholas Kieffer, a former New York state corrections officer acquitted of criminal charges in the fatal beating death of inmate Robert Brooks, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages, alleging an “ill conceived, ill intended” prosecution by William Fitzpatrick, who served as special prosecutor in the case. Nicholas Kieffer was acquitted of criminal charges in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks Kieffer’s complaint, filed this week in federal court, ac

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester General Hospital has unveiled a $1.5 million renovation of one of its cardiac catheterization labs, marking a major investment in advanced cardiovascular care and patient safety just as Heart Month begins. The fully renovated lab features upgraded technology and modernized infrastructure designed to support increasingly complex cardiac procedures, improve efficiency, and enhance the clinical environment for both patients and care teams. The project

The City of Rochester has launched the second cohort of its Prepare to Prosper Business Academy, welcoming 20 local entrepreneurs into an eight-month training program aimed at supporting established Black and Brown business owners and narrowing the city’s racial wealth gap. The program is run through the City of Rochester Office of Financial Empowerment and builds on the success of its inaugural cohort, which city officials say demonstrated measurable results in helping parti

Gov. Kathy Hochul enters 2026 with her strongest favorability rating since taking office, commanding wide leads over both Democratic and Republican challengers, according to a new Siena College poll — a political rebound that comes after a highly public and unusually bitter rupture with her former lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado. An AI-generated illustration depicts Gov. Kathy Hochul and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado facing off amid their political rift. Photo illustration ge

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FOR HOPKINS ROAD PARK SPORTS FIELD – PHASE 1 CONTRACT 2 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - REBID ONONDAGA COUNTY BID REFERENCE NO. ONGOV-009-26. Sealed bids for the construction of the Hopkins Road Park Sports Field – Phase 1, GC Rebid  will be received at the office of the Onondaga County Purchasing Director, 13th floor, John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, New York, until 2:00 PM Local Time, on February 24, 2026 ,

Who: School Without Walls students American Red Cross   What: Sickle Cell Awareness Event and Blood Drive   When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 4 p.m.   Where: School Without Walls, 480 Broadway, Rochester, NY 14607   Details: School Without Walls will host its fourth annual Sickle Cell Awareness Event and American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, continuing a student-led effort to raise awareness about sickle cell disease and help address the ongoing nati

ROCHESTER, NY – Take Your Child to the Library Day Will be Celebrated in participating Monroe County Library System locations on Saturday, February 7, 2026 On the first Saturday next month, February 7, 2026, Monroe County Libraries will celebrate the international Take Your Child to the Library Day. Now in its 15th year, this annual event is a wonderful opportunity for children to have fun while parents and caregivers learn more about their library. Take Your Child to the Lib

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans announced a new round of funding for arts programming and art projects through the City’s ArtsBloom program. Local artists and small arts organizations are encouraged to submit proposals.  “Rochester has a long and proud history of creativity throughout our neighborhoods, institutions, and people,” Evans said. “The arts help tell our story, bring us together, and make our city stronger. Every resident should have access to the arts, and we

Who: Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools Rochester dignitaries and on-air personalities    What: Level Up Read & Play Day   When: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.    Where: Dr. Iris J. Banister School No. 33 – 10 a.m .   (World Read Aloud Day) 500 Webster Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609   The Flower City School No. 54 – 11:30 a.m.  (Global Day of Play) 36 Otis Street, Rochester, NY 14606   Details: For the first time, the Rochester City School Distri

The Rochester Lilac Festival has been nominated for USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Award for Best Flower Festival in the USA, and the community’s support is needed to secure the top spot.  The 128 th Rochester Lilac Festival will run from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 17, 2026. It is an award-winning, time-honored tradition celebrated  since 1898,  in conjunction with the blooming of the most extensive lilac collection in the Northeast. How to Vote Visit:...