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Rochester, NY) – In anticipation of the return of Wicked, the Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) is aiming to turn Rochester into the Emerald City in celebration of the two-week engagement. RBTL has reached out to the City of Rochester, the Rochester Downtown Development Corporation and Visit Rochester to encourage all city buildings with color-changing lighting to display green during the run. “We want to make Rochester look as vibrant as the Emerald City in the spirit

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Zachary Guthrie, 32, of Rochester, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Charles J. Siragusa to possession of child pornography involving a prepubescent minor, which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who is handling the case, stated that in October 2024, the New York State Police (NYSP) executed a search warrant at

The City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee invites the community to gather in the City Hall Atrium to lift spirits and voices as Black Heritage is honored through the power of music. The concert will feature student performers from Strings for Success. The concert is free and open to the community.   For the concert live stream and the full events calendar, visit www.CityofRochester.gov/BlackHeritage .   Date: Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026   Time: Noon (Note: This reflects a

The City of Rochester and Monroe County invite area youth, ages 14 through 20, to apply for the summer work experience through the ROC Youth Employment Network now through Friday, April 17. The new name and streamlined application unify the City’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and the County’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).   Administered in partnership with RochesterWorks, the program offers six to eight weeks of paid internships for youth who are currently e

ROCHESTER, N.Y., — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.1 On Friday, February 6, National Wear Red Day®, people and landmarks across the nation will “go red” to raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer. Across Rochester, supporters are wearing red and coming together for community events throughout the day. The University of Rochester will host CPR demonstrations in the hospital lobby, Rochester Regional Health will provide

The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, will conduct one of its regularly scheduled Planning Committee meetings in a hybrid format on Thursday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. Meetings will be held in the first floor conference room of the Monroe County CityPlace building, located at 50 West Main Street in Rochester, NY. The meeting will also be livestreamed and accessible via telephone or computer.

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

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