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With the holiday season quickly approaching, Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester, is partnering with Reimer Home Services to help ensure no bowl goes empty this Thanksgiving. As pet food pantry supplies run low at a time when many local families face increased financial pressures, the partnership aims to raise awareness of the growing need for pet food assistance and encourage community members to donate dry or canned dog and cat food and treats. Together,L

The City of Rochester today launched Art Around: Downtown, a series of self-guided walking tours and an online interactive public art finder that invite residents and visitors to explore Rochester’s rich public arts and culture landscape. The launch coincides with the release of the Draft City of Rochester-Monroe County Arts & Culture Plan, which supports economic development, downtown revitalization, and the arts. The draft plan fulfills goals outlined in the Rochester 2

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans hosted a ceremony at City Hall this evening to announce the winners of the 2026 Mayors for Peace Art Competition and to celebrate the young artists who submitted artwork. “In a world that often feels uncertain, these talented young artists have delivered powerful messages of peace and hope for a better future,” said Mayor Evans. “I am proud that Rochester is one of the member cities of the Mayors for Peace Initiative, an organization th

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans and community partners today cut the ribbon on a new playground in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, at the corner of Manhattan Square Drive and Adventure Place. The site offers a vibrant, imaginative play space with several accessible and inclusive features and improved visitor amenities. Community groups and residents of all ages participated in designing the playground, through input sessions and an advisory committee. Rooted

Rochester, N.Y.- On Thursday, October 29, HOPE585 will release Voices of Experience: Findings from Focus Groups with Women Impacted by the Child Welfare System, a new report revealing how fear of Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations and family separation can prevent parents from seeking the help they need to keep their families safe and stable. Through four focus groups, 21 Monroe County women shared their experiences navigating the child welfare system, the barrier

The City of Rochester’s J.U.S.T. L.A.W. program, designed to educate city students about the criminal justice system and provide those who administer the law an understanding of youth perspectives, has kicked off its ninth year. During school visits throughout fall 2026 and winter 2027, students from 24 Rochester City School District (RCSD) schools will have the opportunity to directly engage with judges from the Seventh Judicial District of the New York State Unified Cou

Rochester Jazz Festival Rochester, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2026 — More music, more discovery, more ways to experience the festival. Club Passes for the 24th Edition Rochester Regional Health Rochester International Jazz Festival, presented by M&T Bank, go on sale Friday, Oct. 30, at 10 a.m. only at rochesterjazz.com. Club Passes offer significant savings compared with individual show prices and unlimited access to up to 180 shows across 10 venues featuring jazz artists from around the

Olmsted Bridges from Rochester by Water Rochester, NY — Monroe County, in partnership with the City of Rochester and the Genesee Transportation Council, will host a public open house and optional guided walking tour as part of the Genesee Valley Park Olmsted Pedestrian Bridges Study at the Genesee Waterways Center on Wednesday, October 28, from 5 to 7 p.m. The study will assess the three historic pedestrian bridges located in Genesee Valley Park and develop recommendations fo

Rochester, NY - The Rochester Music Mafia is bringing together local musicians, venues and supporters to create an entertainment package for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Rochester’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Gala. The gala honors Bob and Barb Duffy on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m. at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center. Available through the gala’s silent auction, the package includes 28 tickets to eight music and theater events, plus four Rochester M

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today kicked-off the first official meeting of the Monroe County Vision Zero Taskforce. This taskforce brings together government and community partners with the goal of promoting transportation policies that seek to eliminate traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries countywide. Monroe County has averaged 47 traffic-related fatalities each year for the past three years, and sees an average of roughly 3,700 personal inj

Rochester, NY - Get ready for a spooktacular evening of Halloween fun! The City of Rochester invites families to celebrate at its annual Halloween at the Market from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 25, at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St. This beloved community tradition offers a safe, fun, and festive alternative to traditional trick-or-treating, giving children another opportunity to show off their Halloween costumes while celebrating the season with fa

Rochester, N.Y. — Crunchy Labs Eatery LLC will open Crunchy Lab to the public for the first time on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Located at 2260 Clifford Avenue, Rochester, NY 14609, Crunchy Lab combines Louisiana-style fried chicken with Dominican pica pollo flavors. The restaurant operates as a quick-service, takeout-only concept, with no dine-in seating or dining area, designed for fast, affordable and convenient meals to enjoy at home or on the g