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Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced that applications are now open for local professionals interested in mentoring youth to participate in the annual Mayor’s Mentor Up Winter Gala, sponsored by Spectrum Networks. Prospective mentors can apply through Wednesday, Nov. 4 at CityofRochester.gov/MentorUp. The gala will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12, as part of the Mayor's Mentor Up program, a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering enduring intergenerational connections between

Rochester, NY - Cugini di Roc, in partnership with the City of Rochester Public Market, will host its fourth annual Italian Heritage Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Market, 280 North Union St. Admission is free. “Italians brought their faith, their love of family and life, and their passion for food, justice, and the arts with them when they immigrated to America. They also brought their skills that helped build bridges, railroads, homes, buildings, and

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans will join leaders from the Rochester Education Foundation, the Rochester College Access Network, the Rochester City School District, and other community partners to announce the start FAFSA Fest, a series of events where high school seniors can get help applying for college financial assistance and learn about scholarship opportunities. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Rochester Education Foundation offices, 225 W. Br

The City of Rochester’s celebration of its iconic logo continues this weekend with several opportunities for the community to view the documentary film “City Mark: A Rochester Icon.” The film airs tonight at 8:30 p.m. on WXXI TV 21 and HDTV 21.1, with encore broadcasts scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 28, at 9 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the public can enjoy a free outdoor screening of the documentary at 7 p.m. at Parcel 5, as part of Down

Rochester Animal Services will be hosting its Community Pet Food Pantry, Friday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month in the parking lot of the Rochester Community Sports Complex, located at 448 Smith St.

Rochester, NY - International Plaza Market Days, in conjunction with ROC Music LIVE Entertainment, presents The Women of Soul, a special signature event hosted by Grand Tone that celebrates the power and artistry of women in soul music. This free event will take place Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. The afternoon will feature live performances by Jess B.U., Ashley Nicole Brown, and Joy Tha Songbyrd, with music provided by P

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

Rochester, NY – As the skilled trades shortage continues, Forged by Valor welding and fabrication school's fall enrollment is now open. Through their partnership with Veterans Outreach Center, veterans can attend at no cost. Designed to transform dedicated individuals into elite welders, Forged by Valor equips veterans and individuals seeking career transitions with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to thrive in the field of welding and fabrication. Their

Rochester, NY – The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) is proud to announce improved accessibility within the West Herr Auditorium Theatre with newly installed handrails in the balcony. RBTL has been working for years to come up with a solution to make navigating the balcony steps safer and more secure for patrons. Now, thanks to Alpha Iron Works, custom individual iron rails adorn every other row in the entirety of the balcony level. This is another step towards RBTL’s

Rochester, NY- Members of the City of Rochester’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will continue the in-person budget outreach activity series from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, at the ROC the Block Community Employment Fair, at Parcel 5, 285 E. Main St. The series of in-person budget input sessions will continue through Oct. 10 at several upcoming public events where community members can provide feedback on budget priorities. Following Wednesday’s in-person

Rochester, NY - Tickets are selling fast for the 2026 Baldwin Richardson Foods Frederick Douglass HBCU Classic Football Game, now in its third year. Community members are encouraged to secure their tickets now to join in the fun on game day, which honors the culture, history, and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and connects Rochester students with higher education opportunities. Game day is Saturday, Oct. 3 at the City’s Rochester Community S

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans announced the return of ROC the Riverway Weekend, a three-day celebration of Rochester’s Genesee River waterfront, Oct. 2-4, with activities taking place at locations along and near the river. “ROC the Riverway Weekend is a chance for residents and visitors to experience the Genesee River and see how our waterfront continues to evolve,” said Mayor Malik D. Evans. “We’ve made significant progress in creating welcoming public spaces, improvi