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The Career Pathways Training Program supports education and training for roles in these high-demand fields while addressing statewide workforce shortages.   Rochester, NY — Finger Lakes Performing Provider System  (FLPPS) is excited to continue its Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program , providing funded education and training opportunities, along with tutoring, educational case management, and support services for eligible individuals looking to start or advance their care

Qiana Mestrich and Carla J. Williams EVENT: Visual Studies Workshop (VSW) will host a discussion with Qiana Mestrich and Carla Williams about diversity in photographic history. Mestrich and Williams are dynamic artists, educators and historians who are concerned with amplifying the works of photographers of color.  Mestrich is the author of Decolonization and Diversity in Contemporary Photography , a seminal text based off of her long-running photography blog, Dodge and Burn

Rochester, NY – County Executive Adam Bello, Mayor Malik Evans, Congressman Joe Morelle and the Rochester Red Wings have teamed up to sponsor a food donation drive on Saturday, November 8 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Innovative Field. Donated items will go directly to Foodlink, which, as the region’s food bank, will distribute the products to food pantries and other non-profit organizations that serve food-insecure individuals, especially those affected by the delay in SNAP be

A FUNDRAISER TO END HUNGER Rochester, NY – On Thursday, November 6th, Catholic Charities Family and Community Services (CCFCS) will host the 22nd edition of Empty Bowls, from 5:30pm to 8pm at the Kodak Center in Rochester.   Empty Bowls is an international grassroots movement to end hunger. In Rochester, our guests will have the opportunity to select and keep a handcrafted bowl made by local artists and community members. These one-of-a-kind bowls serve as a reminder of all

Sneak peak into Garth Fagan Dance Rochester, NY - Join us Friday, November 7 from 7:00–8:30 PM at Garth Fagan Dance Studios (50 Chestnut St., Floor 3) for a special evening celebrating the artistry and process behind Garth Fagan Dance. No ticket or RSVP required. Led by Artistic Director Norwood Pennewell, the evening will offer a behind-the-scenes look into class progression and the creative process. Following this, Executive Director Natalie Rogers-Cropper will guide a 15-m

ROCHESTER, NY — Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today invited community members to participate in the upcoming public meetings held by the county Department of Environmental Services to provide input on the county’s Climate Adaptation & Resiliency Plan (CARP). The CARP will assess the vulnerability of the County’s infrastructure, programs, and human and environmental services to a changing climate and establish a strategic framework of policies, programs, projects, and par

A Festive Evening of Local Vendors, Music & Holiday Cheer ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC) is pleased to announce the return of Moonlight Market at The Grove  to downtown Rochester on Saturday, November 8, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.  The free-to-attend family-friendly evening takes place at The Grove (266 E. Broad St., Rochester, NY) and invites the community to kick off the holiday season with a festive outdoor marketplace under the str

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