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Hakeem Badger Rochester, NY - Greece, NY Family, friends, and neighbors will gather on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of West Ridge Road and Stone Road in Greece for the second annual “Forever 7” balloon release in memory of Hakeem Badger. They will stand on the exact ground where Hakeem was struck by a U Haul truck while crossing the street on July 4, 2024. He was seven years old. He died of his injuries days later. The gathering is led by Hakeem’s

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, July 12, with ROC-Chella – a festival-inspired market capturing the creative, stylish, and music-driven energy of Rochester’s summer scene. After this festive celebration, there will be three additional Sunday fleas with different themes: Sunday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Back to School Sunday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – College Day S

Rochester, NY — July 2026 The sights, sounds, and flavors of summer are returning to downtown Rochester as Ribs & Rhythm comes back for its second year on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Parcel 5. Ribs & Rhythm is a celebration where great food, incredible music, and community come together for one unforgettable day. Designed to unite people from all walks of life, the festival features some of the region's best BBQ vendors, live entertainment, local businesses, and family-friendly

Rochester, NY — July 2026 The Black Culture Festival (BCF) is proud to announce the return of its 7th Annual Black Culture Festival, taking place Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Parcel 5 in Downtown Rochester. This year's theme, "Homecoming," celebrates the powerful connection between education, school pride, and Black culture. Attendees are encouraged to represent their alma mater—from Rochester City Schools and surrounding districts to HBCUs, colleges, universities, trade schoo

The City of Rochester is inviting residents to share their thoughts on improving traffic safety by participating in a new online survey on automated traffic enforcement. The survey is now available at www.cityofrochester.gov/ROCVisionZero, and will remain open for three weeks. The online survey builds on a successful series of public meetings held this spring as part of the City's ROC Vision Zero initiative. More than 200 residents attended meetings across Rochester and sha

Rochester, NY – Foodlink’s signature fundraiser, the Festival of Food, will return on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Rochester Public Market, bringing together the region’s top restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries, caterers and more for an unforgettable evening in support of Foodlink’s mission. Tickets are now on sale! As the largest independent tasting event in the region, the Festival of Food offers an all-you-can-eat-and-drink experience featuring dozens of local establishm

Rochester, NY — After yesterday’s severe thunderstorms caused downed trees, power lines, and other hazards, County Executive Adam Bello urges residents to use caution when traveling this morning as cleanup and restoration efforts are still ongoing. The Monroe County Emergency Operations Center (the EOC) is continuing to monitor power outages, traffic incidents, and 9-1-1 call volumes. The EOC is actively working with utilities, 9-1-1, and local law enforcement and fire agenci

Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Public Libraries, the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed beginning Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Rochester Animal Services will be closed on Friday, July 3, and will reopen with regular business hours from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. The City

Rochester, NY — In response to forecasted excessive heat, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced extended operating hours at Ontario Beach Park to provide residents with additional opportunities to stay cool and safe. On Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, the following facilities will have extended hours: • Ontario Beach Park swimming – 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.* • Spray park at Ontario Beach Park – 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. *Swimming at Ontario Beach P

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, 37-year-old Terrance Wright pled guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for killing Richard Gollwitzer. At approximately 11:00 p.m. on May 8, 2025, Rochester Police Officers responded to an isolated area of Orchard Street for the report of an injured person. Upon arrival, first responders discovered Richard Gollwitzer deceased from a gunshot wound to the head. Following a thorough investigation, Rochester Police Department detectiv

The Pont de Rennes, spanning the Genesee River Gorge from Browns Race to Cataract Street, is now open to pedestrian traffic following a temporary closure to replace the bridge deck coating. This work is part of the Pont de Rennes and Browns Race Rehabilitation Project. Please visit www.cityofrochester.gov/StreetBeat/ for periodic updates.

The International Plaza, 828 North Clinton Ave, invites the community to the first of a monthly series of weekday evening Happy Hour events, on Thursday, June 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. Plaza Happy Hours will offer live music along with food and drink specials, with Frankie’s Latin Jazz Trio performing on June 25. After the June Happy Hour, the series will continue with additional events from 5 to 9 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, July 30 Thursday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Sept