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I have been listening to Ron Carter for decades. Long before I became a journalist, his bass lines were part of the soundtrack of my life. His playing has always struck me as a rare combination of precision, patience, and imagination. Few musicians have shaped modern jazz more profoundly, and when I learned he would be performing in Rochester, I felt genuinely honored to receive the opportunity to interview him. I got the interview. Ron Carter's appearance in 2,221 recording

The Great New York State Flea continues at the City of Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 12, with ROC-Chella – a festival-inspired market capturing the creative, stylish, and music-driven energy of Rochester’s summer scene. After this festive celebration, there will be three additional Sunday fleas with different themes: Sunday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Back to School Sunday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. – College Day S

Rochester, NY — July 2026 The sights, sounds, and flavors of summer are returning to downtown Rochester as Ribs & Rhythm comes back for its second year on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Parcel 5. Ribs & Rhythm is a celebration where great food, incredible music, and community come together for one unforgettable day. Designed to unite people from all walks of life, the festival features some of the region's best BBQ vendors, live entertainment, local businesses, and family-friendly

Rochester, NY — July 2026 The Black Culture Festival (BCF) is proud to announce the return of its 7th Annual Black Culture Festival, taking place Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Parcel 5 in Downtown Rochester. This year's theme, "Homecoming," celebrates the powerful connection between education, school pride, and Black culture. Attendees are encouraged to represent their alma mater—from Rochester City Schools and surrounding districts to HBCUs, colleges, universities, trade schoo

Rochester officials are weighing new public safety measures, including the possibility of a youth curfew, after a mass shooting during the Fourth of July weekend left seven people wounded by gunfire, one person stabbed, and renewed concerns about downtown violence. Mayor Malik Evans The violence erupted shortly after the city's Independence Day celebrations concluded early Sunday morning in Rochester's East End entertainment district. According to the Rochester Police Departm

The City of Rochester is inviting residents to share their thoughts on improving traffic safety by participating in a new online survey on automated traffic enforcement. The survey is now available at www.cityofrochester.gov/ROCVisionZero, and will remain open for three weeks. The online survey builds on a successful series of public meetings held this spring as part of the City's ROC Vision Zero initiative. More than 200 residents attended meetings across Rochester and sha

Rochester, NY – Foodlink’s signature fundraiser, the Festival of Food, will return on Monday, Sept. 14 at the Rochester Public Market, bringing together the region’s top restaurants, wineries, breweries, bakeries, caterers and more for an unforgettable evening in support of Foodlink’s mission. Tickets are now on sale! As the largest independent tasting event in the region, the Festival of Food offers an all-you-can-eat-and-drink experience featuring dozens of local establishm

ROCHESTER, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Patrick J. Steinmetz, 40, of Springwater, NY, was convicted by a federal jury of two counts of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography. The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of 60 years. In March 2024, the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office began investigating the report of a sexual assault between Steinmetz and a 16-year-ol

Rochester, NY - On June 26, around 2:20pm, Officers responded to Doran Street for a family trouble with an update that there was possibly a male shot. Officers arrived and located a male in his 30s suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. The victim refused treatment from the ambulance and was not transported to the hospital. The preliminary investigation found that there was an argument amongst family members during which time 33-year old Aaron

Rochester, NY — After yesterday’s severe thunderstorms caused downed trees, power lines, and other hazards, County Executive Adam Bello urges residents to use caution when traveling this morning as cleanup and restoration efforts are still ongoing. The Monroe County Emergency Operations Center (the EOC) is continuing to monitor power outages, traffic incidents, and 9-1-1 call volumes. The EOC is actively working with utilities, 9-1-1, and local law enforcement and fire agenci

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 th

Request For Proposal The City of Cortland is seeking proposals for demolition, site clearance, and site restoration at 41 Elm Street Cortland, NY 13045. The work to be conducted includes the complete demolition of all existing structure(s), removal and disposal of all debris from the site, including asbestos containing material, backfill, grading, and site restoration. An electronic copy of the complete RFP document, support reference docu- ments, and any potential issued RFP