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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#1003-25 Replacement

President Donald J. Trump on Thursday night publicly urged Senate Republicans to scrap the legislative filibuster—a long‐standing Senate rule requiring 60 votes to advance many pieces of legislation—in an effort to break the stalemate that has extended the federal government shutdown into its 30th day. President Donald J. Trump In a post on his social-media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote: “THE CHOICE IS CLEAR – INITIATE THE ‘NUCLEAR OPTION,’ GET RID OF THE FILIBUSTER AND

ROCHESTER - Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco on Friday announced several measures the nonprofit is taking to respond to the growing crisis of thousands of Rochester-area residents losing access to new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Nov. 1.  Without a resolution to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits for the month of November will pause for more than 155,000 residents living in Foodlink’s 10-county service area. Many local residents are seeki

Rochester, NY- We’re thrilled to welcome you to the Grand Opening Celebration of Kiki Michelle, LLC. in conjunction with Carki Global, a 501C3 — a powerful new space designed to inspire, empower, and connect our community.      Event Details:   Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025   Time: 10AM - 6PM (Ribbon Cutting @ 12PM) Location: 1969 East Ridge Road (REAR) Rochester, NY 14622     This is more than just a ribbon-cutting — it’s a celebration of vision, community, and impact.

What: Mt. Olivet Baptist Church will host the fall concert, “From Memphis to Hollywood: A Gala Celebration of Jazz” on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 4pm. Honoring the rich musical legacy of jazz and Memphis, the hometown of Senior Pastor Rickey B. Harvey, Sr., the program will feature a variety of songs, instrumental selections, and film scores by Duke Ellington, Nina Simone, Quincy Jones, Louis Prima, Leslie Bricusse, Miklós Rózsa, Florence Price, George Gershwin, and Hoagy C

Monroe County Executive Adam Bello joined local leaders this week to warn residents about delays and upcoming changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as the federal government shutdown continues. Monroe County Executive, Adam Bello County officials said SNAP benefits scheduled for release on Nov. 1 will be delayed, impacting more than 104,000 Monroe County residents — including over 37,000 children and 22,000 seniors. The county’s SNAP program

Who: RCSD students, families, staff, and community members   What: Booktacular Fall Literacy Festival   When: Saturday, November 1, 2025, 10 a.m.   Where: East High School,1801 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14609   Details: The Rochester City School District, in partnership with the Parent Leadership Advisory Council (PLAC), is hosting Booktacular, a fall-themed “books and treats” event designed to promote a culture of literacy across the community. The goal is to spark a

Rochester, NY- On October 2, around 10:15pm, Officers responded to the 600 block of Jefferson Avenue for the report of a male shot. Officers located the victim, a male in his 20s, suffering from significant head trauma and a gunshot wound to the torso. He was transported to Strong Hospital in critical condition and upgraded to stable condition following a prolonged surgery. During the preliminary investigation, Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Section learned that v

Rochester, NY- The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, working in collaboration with the Rochester Institute of Technology Public Safety Department, investigated following several reports of an individual making inappropriate comments, and in some cases advancements, toward pedestrians on campus walkways.  In some of these instances, the individual was wearing a bear costume. There have been no injuries reported.   Deputies and RIT Public Safety gathered evidence from pedestrians

WHO: Clixo and The STRONG National Museum of Play WHAT: Come experience one of TIME’s best inventions of 2025! Join Clixo for an immersive, hands-on STEM weekend at The STRONG National Museum of Play! On Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9, families are invited to explore creativity and innovation through Clixo’s award winning magnetic play system, free with museum admission. The museum’s Play Lab will transform into a vibrant Clixo Creation Studio, where kids and p

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – On Wednesday, October 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Mary McLeod Bethune School #45 (1445 Clifford Avenue) will host the tenth annual Halloween in the Hallway—a cheerful, safe-and-inclusive community event open to students, families, and nearby residents. The event is proudly sponsored in part by the Andrew Langston Center for Educational Excellence, a Rochester-based non-profit founded in honor of radio pioneer Andrew Langston. The Center supports youth

On Oct. 26, 2025, the ROC Music Fest “I Love the 90’s Tour” and Tacos & Tequila event brought high energy, nostalgia and flavor to the Rochester Community Sports Complex. 90's Hip Hop Star Vanilla Ice - Photo by Don Schwartz As guests arrived, food trucks were already lined up, serving everything from tacos to soul food, Greek dishes, ice cream and desserts. ROC Dilla’s food truck offered delicious pork rice bowls, with the option to substitute lettuce for rice. A few vendors