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The City of Rochester is inviting residents to take part in two free Rochester Community University (RCU) sessions this summer, designed to help strengthen neighborhoods, build community connections, and provide practical tools for community improvement. "Rochester Community University connects residents with the knowledge, resources, and relationships that help strengthen our neighborhoods," said Mayor Malik D. Evans. "These free sessions offer practical information and op

The City of Rochester is inviting residents to attend the next public meeting on the future of the Highland and Cobbs Hill reservoirs. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Olmsted Lodge, Highland Park, 171 Reservoir Ave. The meeting is part of an ongoing study evaluating options to improve Rochester’s drinking water system and comply with federal drinking water regulations. In 2006, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency adopted the Long

Rochester, NY - Mayor Evans and the City of Rochester today announced a new recruitment effort to attract mechanics to careers with the City’s Department of Environmental Services (DES), positions that play a significant role in keeping the city running each day. The campaign is designed to raise awareness of excellent career opportunities in equipment services and highlight the meaningful, hands on work delivered by City service technicians. Every day, Rochester relies o

Rochester Animal Services is calling on the community to adopt and foster dogs ahead of upcoming renovations that will upgrade the facility with 60 new, larger kennels. These renovations are part of a significant capital investment that has already included improvements to animal care and visitor areas, and more. The effort to clear the shelter will include a Free Dog Friday adoption event on Friday, June 12, and a Foster Information Session on Thursday, June 25. Free

The Great New York State Flea continues at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, June 14. Everyone is invited to come out for Field Day – a playful, community-centered market focused on movement, sunshine, and the carefree spirit of classic summer field days. After this summery celebration, there will be four additional Sunday fleas with different themes: Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – ROC-Chella Sunday, Aug. 9, fr

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans joined members of the City’s Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) and community partners to announce the launch of, R Future Funds, Rochester’s first city-wide Children’s Savings Account (CSA) pilot program. The initiative is designed to help children and their families begin to build toward future educational, career, and financial goals through savings and financial education. “The R-Future Fund is an investment in Rochester’s fut

Starting Saturday, June 13, the Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St, will be closed for significant upgrades that will improve the visitor experience and help the facility continue to serve as a vital resource to the community. The R-Center building is slated to reopen in early 2027. This phase of The Honorable Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center for Equity and Justice Site Improvement Project includes: Façade and entrance enhancements that will elevate its profile in t

Rochester, New York – Upstate Interiors Academy is proud to announce its 5th Graduation Ceremony, honoring students who have successfully completed the Academy’s pre-apprenticeship construction trades training program. The graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 961 Lyell Avenue, Building 1, Rochester, NY 14606. This year’s theme, “Building Dreams, Framing Futures,” reflects the Academy’s mission of helping individuals transform

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the launch of Steps to Success Rochester, a new upward mobility navigation program designed to help families increase income, strengthen stability, and achieve long-term economic success. The County is looking to enroll 700 households and is now actively recruiting eligible participants. Steps to Success is focused on helping families achieve measurable gains across five key pillars of upward mobility: family

Event: 19WCA Square Fair Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 (rain or shine) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presentation: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Aberdeen Square (Aberdeen Street btw Woodbine and Post) Admission: Free 19th Ward — Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the annual Square Fair offers something for everyone. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at Square Fair 2026, where we'll honor 60 years of the production of the Annual Squar

Who: Students, staff, and school leaders from Padilla High School What: Annual Freshman-Sophomore Field Day When: Friday, June 5, 2026, 10 a.m. Where: Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus950 Norton StreetRochester, NY 14621 Details: The inaugural field day brings underclassmen together to celebrate year-end success, teamwork, and school spirit. Activities students will be involved in include classic games ranging from giant water-balloon tosses, tug-of-war, and

Who: Students from the RCSD’s four robotics teams: X-Cats (Wilson High School), XQ Robotix (Padilla High School), ROC City Robotix (Districtwide), and 10223 the Crimson Jewels (Monroe High School), along with high schools from across Rochester and beyond, including a team from Lake Placid. What: Flower City Frenzy Robotics Competition When: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: East High School1801 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14609 Details: This is an off-s