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The Board will host a monthly Speaker Forum to receive comments from students, parents, community, and staff. Forums will be held at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise noted). Please go to www.rcsdk12.org/calendar for the most up to date schedule. Only District students, parents, staff, and City of Rochester residents may speak or submit comments. Non-residents may do so only with approval from the forum chair. For more information about Spe

Rochester, N.Y. - Deaf Refugee Advocacy (DRA) is now offering free, one-on-one digital literacy instruction for deaf community members in the Greater Rochester area, made possible by a $25,000 grant from the Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF). Delivered entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), the instruction covers the technology skills most needed in daily life, including navigating online banking safely, spotting scams, and sharing and backing up photos. Scheduling is flexibl

Rochester, NY - On June 16, 2026, Mayor Malik D. Evans, County Executive Adam J. Bello, and Rochester City School District (RCSD) Superintendent Dr. Eric Jay Rosser honored top scholars from the district by unveiling large window displays at the Central Library celebrating their achievements. Each large, banner-sized poster features a photo of an RCSD valedictorian or senior scholar and is accompanied by a secondary banner recognizing the school and all the top scholars in th

Who: Students, families, staff, and community leaders What: Juneteenth Celebration When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Where: RCSD Central Office131 West Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614 Details: The District’s Juneteenth gathering is dedicated to honoring history and freedom, celebrating culture, and building strong community connections to ensure a brighter future for all students and families. Additionally, the celebration elevates the stories, contributio

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans invites the community to join in the City’s Juneteenth celebration 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday, June 18, at Austin Steward Plaza, located along the Genesee Riverway Trail on State Street between E. Main and Andrews Streets. Representatives from the City of Rochester Black Heritage Committee, Monroe County, the Juneteenth Festival, and the Juneteenth 5K will join Mayor Evans at 11 a.m. to kick off the festivities with a ceremonial flag ra

Concerts held outside on July 1, July 15, and August 19 Rochester, N.Y., June 16, 2026—The George Eastman Museum is thrilled to announce the return of the beloved Garden Vibes Concert Series this summer, celebrating New York’s vibrant music scene with performances by bands from across the state. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Museum’s Schuyler C. Townson Terrace Garden and the historic mansion, this outdoor series invites music lovers to the East Lawn to enjoy three

Rochester, NY — Monroe County Executive Bello is pleased to announce the second STOP-DWI Media Contest. A partnership between Monroe County Clerk Jamie Romeo and the STOP-DWI and Office of Traffic Safety teams, the contest gives students the opportunity to positively impact traffic safety. The contest will coincide with the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” a period from Memorial Day through Labor Day that sees a sharp increase in fatal crashes involving teen drivers. Engaging

Rochester, NY – Action for a Better Community (ABC) will celebrate the accomplishments of Adult Education Services (AES) graduates during its Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at 400 West Avenue in Rochester. ABC’s AES program helps adults earn a New York State High School Equivalency diploma through four pathways — GED, NEDP, Regents, or 24 hours of college credit — opening doors to higher education, industry certifications, and better employment.

The Rochester Children and Teens Book Festival (RCTBF) has been a treasured annual event for the Rochester community and beyond for 28 years, now renamed to reflect the growing audience. This year’s festival theme “Feed Your Imagination: Read!” encourages children of all ages to celebrate literacy, diversity, and the magic of reading with a day of family-friendly activities, presentations and programs. This year’s free festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov

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