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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

Rochester Animal Services is calling on the community to adopt and foster dogs ahead of upcoming renovations that will upgrade the facility with 60 new, larger kennels. These renovations are part of a significant capital investment that has already included improvements to animal care and visitor areas, and more. The effort to clear the shelter will include a Free Dog Friday adoption event on Friday, June 12, and a Foster Information Session on Thursday, June 25. Free

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, June 14. Everyone is invited to come out for Field Day – a playful, community-centered market focused on movement, sunshine, and the carefree spirit of classic summer field days. After this summery celebration, there will be four additional Sunday fleas with different themes: Sunday, July 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – ROC-Chella Sunday, Aug. 9, fr

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans joined members of the City’s Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) and community partners to announce the launch of, R Future Funds, Rochester’s first city-wide Children’s Savings Account (CSA) pilot program. The initiative is designed to help children and their families begin to build toward future educational, career, and financial goals through savings and financial education. “The R-Future Fund is an investment in Rochester’s fut

Starting Saturday, June 13, the Willie W. Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St, will be closed for significant upgrades that will improve the visitor experience and help the facility continue to serve as a vital resource to the community. The R-Center building is slated to reopen in early 2027. This phase of The Honorable Willie Walker Lightfoot R-Center for Equity and Justice Site Improvement Project includes: Façade and entrance enhancements that will elevate its profile in t

Rochester, New York – Upstate Interiors Academy is proud to announce its 5th Graduation Ceremony, honoring students who have successfully completed the Academy’s pre-apprenticeship construction trades training program. The graduation ceremony will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 961 Lyell Avenue, Building 1, Rochester, NY 14606. This year’s theme, “Building Dreams, Framing Futures,” reflects the Academy’s mission of helping individuals transform