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Who: Students, families, and Principal Katie Yarlett-Fenti from Francis Parker School No. 23 and Officers from the Rochester Police Department What: A community bike ride from the Rochester Museum and Science Center to Francis Parker School No. 23 in celebration of National Bike to School Day. When: Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Where: Rochester Museum and Science Center, 7:00 – 7:20 a.m. 657 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14607 Francis Parker School No. 23, 7:30 a.m. 170 Bar

Thursday, April 30th 5:30PM NJH Committee Public Hearing - Legislation Pertaining to the Sale of School No. 20 6:30PM NJH Committee Public Hearing – Legislation Pertaining to the Sale of School No. 20 Tuesday, May 5th 4:00PM Neighborhoods, Jobs & Housing Committee* 4:30PM Budget, Finance & Governance Committee 6:00PM NJH Committee Public Hearing - Legislation Pertaining to the Sale of School No. 20 Thursday, May 7th 4:00PM People, Parks and Public Works Committee* 4:30PM Publ

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Monroe County is seeking bids for the following items and/or services. Specifications are available at www.monroecounty.gov. Sealed bids will be publicly opened at the time and date stated below. Bids must be received prior to the time shown at the Office of the Purchasing Manager: Room 200, County Office Bldg., 39 W. Main St., Rochester, NY 14614; 585-753-1100. BP#0402-26 Transportation Services for the Board of Election Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00

Reynolds Street: Around 10:45pm, last night, Officers responded to the 200 block of Reynolds Street for the report of a menacing with a handgun. Officers located the suspect in the passenger seat of a 2014 Ford Fusion. Further investigation located a 9mm “ghost gun”, loaded with ten rounds. The suspect, 29-year old Christopher Singleton was safely taken into custody and transported to the Monroe County Jail. Christopher Singleton, age 29, is charged with Criminal Possession o

Rochester, NY- On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, a Monroe County Jury convicted 43-year-old Soraya Rodriguez of Attempted Murder in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the 1st Degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree for climbing through a window and shooting another woman on September 18, 2025. On September 18, 2025, Rochester Police Officers responded to a report of a woman shot inside a home on Finch Street in the City of Rochester. Upon arrival, the officers were

Tensions surrounding the proposed 2026–27 budget for the Rochester City School District continue to grow, but the debate is far from one-sided. While protests and advocacy groups have raised concerns about cuts to student services, some observers and community voices say the plan also reflects necessary investments and long-term strategy. The district’s budget process has entered a critical phase, with public hearings, community feedback and internal revisions shaping what re

The Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide and deliver diesel fuel to RTS Monroe located at 1372 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609. RTS utilizes a Supplier Portal for distribution of its solicitations, where Vendors can view documents and submit responses. The portal and relative guides can be found at: https://supplierportal.myrts.com/ The files for this Event will be available to view after 8:00 am on May 1,

On Saturday, May 2, from 12 noon to 4 p.m., Rochester Animal Services invites the Rochester community to find their forever friend for free. Approved adopters can adopt dogs for free from Rochester Animal Services as part of the BISSELL Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters” program, which works with organizations nationwide to reduce adoption fees and make pet adoption accessible to more families. Fifteen dogs are currently available for adoption at Rochester Animal Services,

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As workers across the country prepare for May Day 2026, labor organizers and community advocates are calling renewed attention to economic inequality, racial disparities, and the role of Black workers in shaping the future of the labor movement—both nationally and in cities like Rochester. This year’s May Day observances come amid a broader national push branded as “Workers Over Billionaires,” a campaign that has galvanized unions, grassroots organizations,

Neighborhoods, Jobs & Housing Committee Chair Michael A. Patterson will host two hearings on legislation pertaining to the sale of School No. 20, as well as other school properties that could be reimagined in the future, as Rochester City Council continues to consider new avenues for unused Rochester City School District buildings. “Since school buildings play a large role in City neighborhoods, I am encouraging City residents to play a larger role in Council’s decision-makin

Legendary Jazz Bassist Ron Carter Rochester, N.Y. — The Black Community Focus Fund (BCFF) is proud to present a special Juneteenth and Black Music Month celebration concert featuring legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter and his Foursight Quartet on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at The Hochstein School. This powerful community event will bring one of the most influential musicians in jazz history to Rochester for an unforgettable evening of music, culture, and inspiration. A

Rochester, NY - Rochester’s popular Food Truck Rodeo returns to the City of Rochester Public Market at 280 N. Union St. tomorrow, with plenty of food and featuring local band Big Lake. The Food Truck Rodeo series brings together dozens of Rochester’s favorite food trucks serving a wide variety of creative mobile eats, and pairs them with live, local sounds – come early for the food and stay late for the music. The Food Truck Rodeo happens from 5 to 9 p.m. on the last Wed