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Rochester, NY – July 2, 2026 – The Community Justice Initiative (CJI) is proud to announce the upcoming Austin Steward Day, a community celebration honoring the profound legacy of Austin Steward—an African-American abolitionist, educator, businessman, and pioneer who played a vital role in Rochester’s history. Following the success of Malcolm X Weekend, Austin Steward Day will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM at the Arnett Library, located at 310 Arn

So, if (Rochester Mayor) Malik D. Evans and (Monroe County Executive) Adam Bello are truly “dedicated to this joint, intergovernmental, collaborative effort to make Rochester and Monroe County an integrated, thriving, and equitable community,” why have they remained largely silent about the years-long controversy unfolding in one of Monroe County’s wealthiest and overwhelmingly white suburbs — Penfield — located just minutes from a city that has repeatedly ranked among the wo

Plans by the Trump administration to move forward with the construction of ICE detention holding cells inside the downtown Rochester federal building are drawing strong opposition from local leaders, including Congressman Joe Morelle and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. The Trump administration plans to build holding cells inside The Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building, 100 State St, Rochester, NY 14614 According to a statement release

Who: 12 Career in Teaching Interns of the Year Superintendent of Schools Dr. Eric Jay Rosser Rochester Teachers Association President Adam Urbanski CIT Leader-Teacher mentors and Joint Governing Panel members What: Career in Teaching Interns of the Year Awards Ceremony and Dinner When: Monday, May 18, 2026, 5:15 p.m. Where: Temple B’rith Kodesh 2131 Elmwood Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 Details: The Rochester City School District and the Rochester Teachers Association w

PLEASE NOTE – The Purchasing Office is temporarily located in Office 301 of the County Office Building. All Bids and Proposers should be delivered to Room 301 in the County Office Building, 39 West Main Street, Rochester, NY 14614. 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

The Rochester Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools is excited to celebrate Scholar Athlete Recognition on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with a reception starting at 5:00 p.m. and program beginning at 5:30 p.m. The celebration will take place at Central Administrative Offices, 131 West Broad Street, Rochester, NY 14614 in Conference Room 3A/B. We are proud to recognize our scholar athletes for excelling academically while meeting the demands of athletics—an achiev

WXXI Public Media has announced a major change to its radio lineup, naming veteran journalist Mikhaela Singleton as the new local host of NPR’s Morning Edition on WXXI News. Mikhaela Singleton Singleton officially joins the station Monday, May 18, when she will co-host the morning program alongside longtime host Beth Adams during a transition week airing from 5 to 9 a.m. on WXXI News (FM 105.9) and WRUR-FM. Singleton is scheduled to assume full-time hosting duties on May 26.

Rochester, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Orlando Justice, 38, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of transmission of threatening communications in interstate commerce, was sentenced to serve 21 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca. On November 23, 2024, a Rochester Police officer (Victim) participated in the arrest of Justice, who was intoxicated at the time of arrest and was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital. While at St

Rochester NY - The Rochester community is invited to come out on Sunday, May 17, for the second Sunday in the Flower City Days at the Market series. This popular series features gardening bargains from nurseries and growers from across Western and Central New York. Chock full of the sights and smells of spring, items for sale include a wide assortment of gardening essentials, vibrant perennials and colorful annuals, distinctive hanging baskets and potted plants. These sales a

Rochester, NY — The Monroe County Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on Pattonwood Drive to prepare for frequent lifts of the Colonel Patrick O’Rorke Memorial Bridge as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins dredging operations along the Genesee River. The operation is expected to continue for three to four weeks and motorists should expect short delays or use alternate routes for the duration of the project.

The Rochester Police Accountability Board held the first in what officials say will be a series of public community meetings Wednesday evening as the agency attempts to rebuild public engagement and chart a path forward after court rulings significantly reduced its oversight powers. The meeting, held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park Lodge on the city’s east side, was hosted by PAB Vice Chair Lwan Tecleab, the East District City Council appointee. The event was prom

Who: Eight RCSD Educators What: 2026 Educator of the Year Awards When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Where: RCSD Central Office131 West Broad StreetRochester, NY 14614 Details: The Rochester City School District is proud to honor eight employees as 2026 Educators of the Year. The sixth annual Educator of the Year awards will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a ceremony at 131 West Broad Street. Launched in 2021 by the Office of Human Capital