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The Historic Downtown Powers Building Rochester, N.Y. — Step inside Rochester's skyline and journey across three centuries of extraordinary architecture during The Landmark Society's 2026 Inside Downtown Tour, taking place Saturday and Sunday, September 12 & 13. This special weekend event offers rare access to some of downtown Rochester's most iconic buildings and architectural treasures, giving visitors an exclusive opportunity to explore remarkable interiors that are not ty

Rochester– Foodlink's "Meal Mobiles" are rolling through Rochester neighborhoods this summer, delivering free, healthy meals directly to children and families while school is out. The Foodlink Community Kitchen is a major provider of student meals throughout the school year before transitioning to Summer Meals service during the summer months. In 2020, Foodlink launched its "ice cream truck-style" Meal Mobile program to bring meals directly into neighborhoods where children l

Hakeem Badger Rochester, NY - Greece, NY Family, friends, and neighbors will gather on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of West Ridge Road and Stone Road in Greece for the second annual “Forever 7” balloon release in memory of Hakeem Badger. They will stand on the exact ground where Hakeem was struck by a U Haul truck while crossing the street on July 4, 2024. He was seven years old. He died of his injuries days later. The gathering is led by Hakeem’s

Editor's note: This article was updated July 22, 2026 to include information about Alissa Brennan's candidacy for Rochester's East District Council Seat. Brennan announced her candidacy in May. ~ Monroe County Legislator Rachel Barnhart announced Monday that she is running for Rochester City Council's East District seat following Councilmember Mary Lupien's decision not to seek reelection in 2027. Lupien, who has represented the East District since 2020, also endorsed Barnhar

Friday, July 17, 2026, is now known as Octavia Spencer Day in Rochester, N.Y. During a news conference held Friday at the George Eastman Museum's Dryden Theatre, Rochester Mayor Malik Evans read a proclamation honoring Academy Award-winning actress Octavia Spencer. As she received the proclamation recognizing her contributions to the film industry—not only in Rochester but around the world—Spencer did not hold back the joy on her face. Mayor Malik Evans and Actress Octavia Sp

After years of working through a lengthy waiting list of World War II, Korean War and Vietnam-era veterans, Honor Flight Rochester is now encouraging Cold War-era veterans to apply for upcoming missions to Washington, D.C., ensuring a generation of service members often overlooked in public recognition receives the gratitude they have earned. The nonprofit organization is specifically seeking veterans who served during the Cold War period between 1975 and 1989, a time marked

Regional Transit Service (RTS) will eliminate weekend service and shorten weekday operating hours for its RTS On Demand program beginning September 7, citing the need to address a growing structural budget deficit while maintaining the long-term sustainability of the region's public transportation system. Under the new schedule, RTS On Demand will no longer operate on Saturdays or Sundays. On weekdays, the shared-ride service will end at 8 p.m., eliminating late-evening trips

Dear Elected Officials and Community Leaders: This is a no-brainer. Just days ago, during the Independence Day weekend, Rochester witnessed yet another shocking act of gun violence in the East End. In two connected shootings near 275 East Avenue and East Broad Street, seven people were shot. The victims ranged in age from 12, 15, 15, 17, 17, 18, and 40 years old. A 16-year-old was also stabbed. Police reported that more than 50 rounds were fired. It’s a miracle that no was ki

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS Monroe County is issuing requests for proposals for the following services. Request for proposal documents are available at www.monroecounty.gov/bid/rfps. There will be no formal opening of proposals. Responses must be received at the date, time and location identified in the request for proposal. RFP: Clinical Services for the Sexual Health Clinic for the Monroe County Department of Public Health – Division of Communicable Disease Prevention and Contr

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of the Republican Party's most influential and recognizable figures, died Saturday following what his office described as a brief illness. He was 71. U.S. Senator Linsdey Graham, July 9, 1955 - July 11, 2026 (Official photo) Graham represented South Carolina in the U.S. Senate for more than two decades after first being elected in 2002. Before serving in the Senate, he represented South Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2

Wegmans Food Markets acknowledged it uses facial recognition technology in a limited number of stores to improve safety and deter organized retail theft. The disclosure renewed questions about how businesses collect, store and use biometric information. (Photo: Wegmans PR Dept) Monroe County lawmakers are considering legislation that would require businesses to notify customers when facial recognition technology is being used, adding the county to a growing movement across Ne

Rochester has moved forward with an ambitious effort to ensure that every child has regular access to nature, not only in parks and playgrounds, but under open skies, at dusk, and deep into the night. At the center of this work is the Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights, a framework developed through a broad network of community partners. The initiative is closely aligned with the national movement led by the Children & Nature Network and the influential work of author Richard