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Who: Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools   What: RCSD Literacy Campaign   When:Monday, October 27, 2025, 10:27 a.m.   Where: Francis Parker School No. 23, 170 Barrington Street Rochester, NY 14607   Details: On Monday morning, October 27, classrooms across the District will view a special video message from Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools, about the power of reading.  The District’s literacy campaign, Level Up for Reading, calls for everyone to build

WHAT: ESL will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new branch in the Bull’s Head neighborhood. The event will include ESL senior management, dignitaries, community members, and a special unveiling of a community mural designed by local artist Shawn Dunwoody. The Bull’s Head Office is the third new branch build that ESL committed to building in the City of Rochester to help improve access to financial resources for city residents and businesses.   WHEN: M

Trunk or Treat hosted by Ibero, October 25, 2025 fom 12-5pm. Rochester, NY- The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., will host its annual Trunk or Treat at the Plaza Halloween celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25.   This free community event promises an afternoon full of fun and excitement, featuring free candy, free pumpkins, and a costume contest for all ages. Families are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a safe, festive environment filled with creative c

This marks the fourth Great Place to Work selection of 2025 for the credit union. ROCHESTER, N.Y. – ESL Federal Credit Union is pleased to announce that Great Place to Work® and Fortune  magazine named the locally owned financial institution as one of 2025’s Best Workplaces for Women. ESL ranked number #15 on the list of 50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces for Women. The remaining 100 companies feature large companies with more than 1,000 employees to complete the full list o

Uniting & Healing Through Hope Launches Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive & Dinner. Rochester, NY — Uniting & Healing Through Hope of Monroe County will kick off its 7th annual Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive at a media event on Thursday, October 23, at 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at Tops Friendly Markets, 3507 Mt. Read Boulevard, Greece, NY, marking the official start of this year’s countywide effort to support families and individuals in need during the Thanksgiving season

Rochester, NY- Starbridge marks a powerful milestone this year. A decade of creating opportunities and transforming communities for people with disabilities by honoring outstanding local leaders who embody that mission. At its 10th Annual Cause for Celebration tonight at Comedy @ the Carlson, Starbridge will recognize Susan Goff, Kevin Guy, Jerard Johnson, and the Parents Helping Parents Coalition of Monroe County as the 2025 Community Champion Award recipients. The Community

32nd annual campaign raises critical funds to provide food assistance for food-insecure families in the Rochester region. Rochester, NY – Wegmans kicked off its annual Check Out Hunger campaign on Oct. 22 at more than 20 Rochester-area stores – with 100 percent of donations benefiting Foodlink. The 32nd annual fundraiser encourages shoppers to round up or donate a few dollars when they check out at the store to help support their local food bank. The companywide campaign runs

The City of Rochester invites you to review and share your feedback on its draft Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan.    Join us for an online public meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., to learn about the draft plan and help shape Rochester’s path toward greater accessibility for all. The City encourages participation from individuals with disabilities, their families, caregivers, and the organizations that support them. Residents with ex

ROCHESTER, NY. - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is beginning a Community Connection series this week in the Rochester area. These are informational open houses that offer customers the opportunity to connect with customer service representatives in person. Customers will have the chance to learn about assistance programs they may qualify for, such as the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), a federal grant program that helps income-eligible customers pay for energy costs

On October 22, the Brighton Police Department is participating in Operation Safe Stop, a statewide initiative to educate the public about the dangers of passing stopped school buses that have their red lights flashing. Shockingly, it's estimated that 50,000 vehicles in New York State commit this violation daily, prompting law enforcement to increase their efforts to prevent these hazardous actions.

RCSD’s Unified Flag Football Teams to Play Final Games of the Season at Monroe High School   Who: Unified Flag Football teams from East, Edison, Monroe, and Wilson High Schools    What: Unified Flag Football, a partnership between Special Olympics New York and the New York State Public High School Athletic Association   When: Monday, October 20, 2025, 4:45 p.m.   Where: James Monroe High School 164 Alexander StreetRochester, NY 14607   Details: The Rochester City School Distr

Members of the City of Rochester’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will continue a series of in-person outreach activities to gather public input for the City’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dewey Avenue Fire Station Open House, 1477 Dewey Ave.   The series of in-person budget input sessions will continue through Oct. 25 at upcoming public events, where OMB staff invite the public to offer feedback on budget priorities.