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Rochester, NY - The 23rd Edition Rochester International Jazz Festival , in partnership with Rochester Regional Health, is excited to announce that it is enhancing its signature Club Pass Series to include the iconic Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre as one of its 10 official Club Pass venues. Kodak Hall will feature 12 Club Pass shows and 10 marquee artists over six nights, June 19 to 24, during the nine-day festival including Danilo Perez Trio, Celebrating John Coltrane with Jo

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE SUMMIT'S COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS Rochester, NY - The Summit annually presents scholarships through the New York Credit Union Association Scholarship Program, the local Rochester Chapter of the NYCUA Scholarship Program, and The Summit Federal Credit Union’s own scholarships. In addition to scholarships to accredited colleges and universities, The Summit will be awarding two scholarships to students pursuing further education at tra

Rochester, NY — The Urban League of Rochester will host its 6th Annual Interrupt Racism Impact Summit on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. This year’s summit, themed Impact. Ignite. Inspire., will unite thought leaders, activists, executives, educators, and youth to chart actionable solutions that advance racial equity, build community, and strengthen hope for generations to come. Now in its sixth year, the Interrupt Racism Impact Summit has become one

Who: RCSD students and their families What: Operation Warm Winter Coat Giveaway When: Monday, November 4, 2025, 3 p.m. Where: Dr. Freddie Thomas Middle School 625 Scio Street, Rochester, NY 14605   *Please note: this event is not open to the public; it is reserved for pre-registered RCSD families. Details: The Rochester City School District’s Office of Parent Engagement and Transportation Department, in partnership with Monroe Transportation and its sister brand, Durham Schoo

ROCHESTER - Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco on Friday announced several measures the nonprofit is taking to respond to the growing crisis of thousands of Rochester-area residents losing access to new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1.  Without a resolution to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for the month of November will pause for more than 155,000 residents living in Foodlink’s 10-county service area. Many local residents are seeki

Rochester, NY- We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Grand Opening Celebration of Kiki Michelle, LLC. in conjunction with Carki Global, a 501C3 — a powerful new space designed to inspire, empower, and connect our community.      Event Details:   Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025   Time: 10AM - 6PM (Ribbon Cutting @ 12PM) Location: 1969 East Ridge Road (REAR) Rochester, NY 14622     This is more than just a ribbon-cutting — it’s a celebration of vision, community, and impact.

What: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church will host the fall concert, “From Memphis to Hollywood: A Gala Celebration of Jazz” on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4pm. Honoring the rich musical legacy of jazz and Memphis, the hometown of Senior Pastor Rickey B. Harvey, Sr., the program will feature a variety of songs, instrumental selections, and film scores by Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Quincy Jones, Louis Prima, Leslie Bricusse, Miklós Rózsa, Florence Price, George Gershwin, and Hoagy C

Who: RCSD students, families, staff, and community members   What: Booktacular Fall Literacy Festival   When: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10 a.m.   Where: East High School,1801 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609   Details: The Rochester City School District, in partnership with the Parent Leadership Advisory Council (PLAC), is hosting Booktacular, a fall-themed “books and treats” event designed to promote a culture of literacy across the community. The goal is to spark a

WHO: Clixo and The STRONG National Museum of Play WHAT: Come experience one of TIME’s best inventions of 2025! Join Clixo for an immersive, hands-on STEM weekend at The STRONG National Museum of Play! On Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, families are invited to explore creativity and innovation through Clixo’s award winning magnetic play system, free with museum admission. The museum’s Play Lab will transform into a vibrant Clixo Creation Studio, where kids and p

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Wednesday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mary McLeod Bethune School #45 (1445 Clifford Avenue) will host the tenth annual Halloween in the Hallway—a cheerful, safe-and-inclusive community event open to students, families, and nearby residents. The event is proudly sponsored in part by the Andrew Langston Center for Educational Excellence, a Rochester-based non-profit founded in honor of radio pioneer Andrew Langston. The Center supports youth

ROCHESTER, NY - Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they   turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Ken Turner, Regional Disaster Officer, American Red Cross of Western New York. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an

The City of Rochester, in partnership with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund , announced today that legacy planning services are now available through the Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The free one-on-one financial counseling program provides city families with support and access to knowledge and information to take steps toward protecting and preserving their assets.   The Rochester FEC  team empowers residents to reach their