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Rochester, NY — After yesterday’s severe thunderstorms caused downed trees, power lines, and other hazards, County Executive Adam Bello urges residents to use caution when traveling this morning as cleanup and restoration efforts are still ongoing. The Monroe County Emergency Operations Center (the EOC) is continuing to monitor power outages, traffic incidents, and 9-1-1 call volumes. The EOC is actively working with utilities, 9-1-1, and local law enforcement and fire agenci

Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Public Libraries, the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed beginning Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Rochester Animal Services will be closed on Friday, July 3, and will reopen with regular business hours from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 4. The City

Rochester, NY — In response to forecasted excessive heat, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced extended operating hours at Ontario Beach Park to provide residents with additional opportunities to stay cool and safe. On Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2, the following facilities will have extended hours: • Ontario Beach Park swimming – 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.* • Spray park at Ontario Beach Park – 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. *Swimming at Ontario Beach P

Rochester, NY- On Thursday, June 25, 2026, 37-year-old Terrance Wright pled guilty to Manslaughter in the 1st Degree for killing Richard Gollwitzer. At approximately 11:00 p.m. on May 8, 2025, Rochester Police Officers responded to an isolated area of Orchard Street for the report of an injured person. Upon arrival, first responders discovered Richard Gollwitzer deceased from a gunshot wound to the head. Following a thorough investigation, Rochester Police Department detectiv

The Pont de Rennes, spanning the Genesee River Gorge from Browns Race to Cataract Street, is now open to pedestrian traffic following a temporary closure to replace the bridge deck coating. This work is part of the Pont de Rennes and Browns Race Rehabilitation Project. Please visit www.cityofrochester.gov/StreetBeat/ for periodic updates.

The International Plaza, 828 North Clinton Ave, invites the community to the first of a monthly series of weekday evening Happy Hour events, on Thursday, June 25, from 5 to 9 p.m. Plaza Happy Hours will offer live music along with food and drink specials, with Frankie’s Latin Jazz Trio performing on June 25. After the June Happy Hour, the series will continue with additional events from 5 to 9 p.m. on the following dates: Thursday, July 30 Thursday, Aug. 27 Thursday, Sept

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