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Rochester, NY - The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, will conduct one of its regularly scheduled Planning Committee meetings in a hybrid format on Thursday, January 8 at 9:30 a.m. Meetings will be held in the first floor conference room of the Monroe County CityPlace building, located at 50 West Main Street in Rochester, NY. The meeting will also be livestreamed and accessible via telephone

ROCHESTER, NY— Being Black in America, an award-winning documentary short filmed in Rochester and produced by Our Voices Project, will screen on Monday, January 19 at 3:00 p.m. at Legacy Drama House.   The film features seven Black Americans each discussing what being Black means to them, touching on Black history, intersectionality, raising and educating Black youth, and their lived experiences growing up. Preceding the film will be a clip from Messages From   A King, a coll

New Book Offers Comfort to Women Experiencing Miscarriage and Pregnancy Loss Rochester, NY — Local author and former clinical social worker Sarah‑Elizabeth Pilato is releasing her book, The H.U.G. Book , a gentle, comfort‑centered resource created for women navigating miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Blending lived experience, professional insight, and heartfelt encouragement, the book is also a collaborative collection of stories from more than twenty women and a handful of m

The City of Rochester School Bus Safety program warning period has been extended, and now will end on Tues., Jan. 20, 2026. The program, which kicked off in the city on Nov. 3, uses automated camera technology to capture high-definition video and still images of cars that illegally pass yellow school buses that have extended stop signs and flashing red lights.   During the first seven weeks of the warning period, which was originally slated to end on Jan. 5, more than 10,000

Fire is fast . In less than 30 seconds, a small flame can turn into a major fire. Follow these important tips to help keep your home safe. Smoke alarms save lives. Put them on every level of your home and near bedrooms. Test them monthly and replace alarms that are 10 years old. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires. Stay in the kitchen while cooking, turn burners off if you leave, and keep flammable items away from the stove. Heating is another major cause of fires.

Monday, Dec. 29, 2025)  –  City Hall, Other Administrative Offices to Close Thursday, January 1, in Observance of the New Year’s Day Holiday.    Refuse and Recycling Delayed by One Day.   Rochester City Hall,   Neighborhood Service Centers ,   R-Centers ,   Rochester Animal Services , the  311 Call Center , and the  Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services   administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Thurs., Jan. 1, in observance of the Ne

ROCHESTER, NY – As families and friends gather to celebrate the holiday season and welcome the New Year, Monroe County STOP-DWI and local law enforcement agencies are reminding drivers that impaired driving, whether caused by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of substances, puts everyone on the road at risk. The message remains clear: If you feel different, you drive different. The statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Engagement Campaign runs from December 10th to

Catherine (Cathy) Thomas ROCHESTER, NY – The Rochester Police Accountability Board is pleased to announce a new addition to the Board. Catherine (Cathy) Thomas was appointed by the Police Accountability Board Alliance and confirmed by Rochester City Council on December 18th. A proud native of Rochester, NY, Thomas is a product of the Rochester City School District and a graduate of Benjamin Franklin High School. She is an alumna of Monroe Community College, SUNY Brockport, Sy

****** THE ON-GOING VIOLENCE CONTINUES TO DRIVE THE EFFORTS FOR UNITING AND HEALING THROUGH HOPE OF MONROE COUNTY. ******** Rochester, NY - Our community is in shock. We nearly lost three of our men in blue and could have lost more. This evil attack marks of one of the darkest days in a continued dark period with so much senseless violence in our community. This immense violence must end. Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County continues to denounce this evil. As Ro

East Rochester, NY – Assemblymember Jen Lunsford is proud to announce the launch of her Fifth Annual Boxing Day Toy Drive, continuing a growing holiday tradition that brings new life to gently used toys while supporting local families and community organizations. Each year, Assemblymember Lunsford’s Boxing Day Toy Drive collects hundreds of toys that are ready for a second chapter from our generous community and donates them to organizations including Keeping Our Promise, Sai

Residents, Business Owners, and City Work Together to Make Winter Safe for All Rochester, NY - As the calendar heads toward the Winter Solstice and the official start of winter, Mayor Malik D. Evans urges Rochesterians to work together to manage wintry weather.   "December has brought snow to our area nearly every day this month, so it’s important to remember – we are all responsible for helping keep our neighborhoods safe and accessible," said Mayor Evans. "Check in on your

Providing Food and Winter Clothing Who: DaJuan “DJ” Jackson, event host Madeline Martinez, Director of Management, Cameron Community Ministries Community volunteers What: Community Food and Clothing Give-Back Drive When: Monday, December 22, 2025, 12:45 p.m. Where: Cameron Community Ministries 48 Cameron Street Rochester, NY 14606 Details: DaJuan “DJ” Jackson, a 2025 graduate of the Rochester City School District’s Edison Career and Technology High School and current SUNY Bro