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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:...

What: “ Live from the Valley” – Benefit Concert Kickoff event for the  Keep the Arts Alive  2026 Campaign Tickets:   https://gvartscouncil.org/pages/keep-the-arts-alive-2026 When: Saturday, March 7, 2026 6:00 Doors Open 7:00pm Music Begins Where: Three Heads Brewing,186 Atlantic Avenue, Rochester, NY Who: Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (GVCA) in partnership with Three Heads Brewing Featured Performers:   Head to the Roots  & Public Water Supply  & Candy

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is partnering with Monroe County to accept and process Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) applications at an outreach event in Rochester tomorrow, January 30, and will continue through February. HEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households cover energy costs. The events are designed to help customers find resources available to help manage their monthly energy costs. A Monroe County staff member will

Rochester, NY, - The Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) invites the community to celebrate Black History Month with A Salute to Black Excellence: 100 Years of Celebrating Black History on Sunday, February 8, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm. During this free celebration guests can experience a vibrant afternoon of jazz, blues, hip hop, and more in the Pythodd Tribute Music Lounge, alongside storytelling, dance and vocal performances, art making activities, and additional programming for all ag

Wishing you could do something to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy? Jan. 31, 10AM-2:30PM @Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street, Rochester. The main entrance is on Meigs Street, and the main parking lot is across the street. There are steps. The handicapped accessible interest is in the back of the building, as is handicapped parking. Schedule: 10-12, Activities Fair: Members of our different committees will be here to speak with members and visitors about what we're u

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a few more items to check off on your prep list for the upcoming winter storms. Along with the many other hazards of cold weather: it can pose some unique concerns when it comes to heart health. The American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, offers some important information for staying heart-safe when temperatures dro

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans has announced that City R-Centers will open early on Tuesday, Jan. 27, while the Rochester City School District is closed. All City R-Centers will operate from 12 noon to 7 p.m., and will offer lunch and dinner.   “We are pleased to offer Rochester’s children places to stay warm, stay safe, and have fun while winter weather impacts school schedules,” said Mayor Evans. “And I want to extend our sincere thanks to Foodlink for providing lunch

Rochester, NY -   In response to the winter storm conditions, Mayor Malik D. Evans has issued a State of Emergency for the City of Rochester , and advises no non-essential travel through mid-morning on Monday.   “With a significant amount of snowfall and sub-zero temperatures predicted throughout our region, it is in our residents’ best interests to stay home and stay safe through at least mid-day on Monday,” Mayor Evans said. “Reducing travel will give plows the space and ti

ROCHESTER, NY – County Executive Adam Bello announced today that all County offices are closed on Monday, January 26 as a result of the Winter Storm that has impacted the region. All buildings will be closed to residents and visitors, including: • Monroe County Office Building • CityPlace • 111 Westfall Road • 691 St. Paul Street • Monroe County Hall of Justice • Monroe County Veteran’s Service Agency • Monroe County Office for the Aging • Monroe County Clerk’s Office and all

Mayor’s Inauguration Youth Forum. January, 2026. Rochester, NY - As he begins his second term in office, Mayor Malik D. Evans brought together local youth and community leaders in an engaging evening of discussion about the future of Rochester and issues affecting the lives of young people.   The lively and fruitful conversation included more than 50 young people ages 13 to 19, and community leaders including Mayor Evans, Commissioner of the City’s Department of Recreation an

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Effective, January 21, 2026, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, will update eligibility requirements for its Spay/Neuter,Incentive Program to align with guidelines tied to grant funding received through New York State's Animal Population Control Program, administered by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Under the revised requirements, household income is no longer an eligibility criterion for pet owners seekin

ROCHESTER, NY – The inaugural RPO Dance Festival starts stunningly with the highly anticipated reunion of the orchestra and longtime arts-community collaborator Garth Fagan Dance (Saturday, Jan. 24; Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026), presenting “ Days and Nights in Rocinha ,” composed by Philip Glass , with original choreography by GFD Artistic and Rehearsal Director Norwood “PJ” Pennewell. The program also features Leonard Bernstein’s Three Dance Episodes from “On the Town,” and en