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ROCHESTER, NY - Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they   turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working.   “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Ken Turner, Regional Disaster Officer, American Red Cross of Western New York. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an

The City of Rochester, in partnership with the national nonprofit Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund , announced today that legacy planning services are now available through the Rochester Financial Empowerment Center (FEC). The free one-on-one financial counseling program provides city families with support and access to knowledge and information to take steps toward protecting and preserving their assets.   The Rochester FEC  team empowers residents to reach their

Rochester Animal Services (RAS) is celebrating Halloween with a frightfully fun adoption special! On Friday, Oct. 31, adopters are invited to visit the shelter at 184 Verona St. from 12 noon to 6 p.m. to pick a mystery adoption deal from Halloween Purr-anormal Picks! Cats (usually $35) — adopt for FREE, $5, or $15 Dogs (usually $50) — adopt for FREE, $10, or $25   Each Purr-anormal Pick contains a surprise discount, offering a fun and festive way for community members to find

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is holding two more Community Connection events 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

BID #0011302 COUNTY OF ONONDAGA – BID REF #0011302 TO FURNISH SOLAR SURVEILLANCE TRAILERS IS DUE NOVEMBER 12, 2025 AT 2:00 PM IN THE DIVISION OF PURCHASE. REGISTER AT www.empirestatebidsystem.com TO DOWNLOAD SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS.

The federal government has been partially shut down since October 1 after Congress failed to pass an annual budget. The impasse has led to widespread disruptions affecting millions of Americans, with immediate consequences for federal employees and low-income households relying on government programs for food and health support. More than one million federal employees are currently without pay. Approximately 730,000 workers are continuing their duties without pay, while about

Parents, teachers, and even pediatricians have tried everything to manage kids’ screen time — banning phones from bedrooms, requiring outdoor play, encouraging reading, even prescribing medications. But the pull of technology isn’t going away. Social media, streaming platforms, and artificial intelligence tools are programmed to grab the attention of young people with remarkable effectiveness.  Dr. Tisha Lewis Ellison That has raised alarms and prompted calls for a solution

Bidwell Terrace: Around 1:20pm, on October 26, Officers responded to the 100 block of Bidwell Terrace for the report of people fighting and that someone had fired a shot. Further information was received that the suspect fled in a blue Ford Explorer. Later in the afternoon, around 4:30pm, Officers located the suspect vehicle and stopped it in the 500 block of Driving Park. Officers detained three people from the vehicle and drafted a search warrant. During the search, a .40 c

Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City of Rochester is accepting nominations for the 2026-2028 term of the New American Advisory Council (NAAC) now through Nov. 7 on the City’s website, at www.cityofrochester.gov/NAAC .   The New American Advisory Council advises the Mayor’s Office and Rochester City Council, providing advice, knowledge, and information so they can address issues important to new Americans, including immigrants and refugees.   The NAAC is comprise

Rochester, NY — Akimbo Books, a beloved independent bookstore known for its carefully curated selection and commitment to small press literature, has announced that this will be its final holiday season. Since opening in 2022, Akimbo has become a vibrant literary hub in Rochester, New York — hosting readings, community events, and championing books that inspire empathy, imagination, and social change. “It’s bittersweet to say goodbye,” said founder and owner Rachel Crawford.

The nostalgic beats of the 1990s will take center stage this Sunday, Oct. 26, as ROC Fest: I Love the 90s Tour  returns to the Rochester Sports Complex from noon to 6 p.m. The event promises not only chart-topping hits and throwback energy but also a strong message of community, service, and local pride. Organizers announced this week that hip-hop legend Tone Lōc —known for his gravelly voice and party anthems “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina”—has joined the festival’s lin

Rochester, N.Y.  — Mayor Malik Evans will join residents of the East Market Neighborhood on Saturday, October 25, 2025, for the unveiling of a new community mural located near the Rochester Public Market. The event will take place at 11:00 a.m. at 183 Hayward Avenue, a two-story building visible from the intersection of Railroad Street and Fourth Street near the Market’s entrance. The mural was created through a partnership between local artists, community volunteers, and nei