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Executive Director: Tia Morris ROCHESTER, NY —Teach For America New York (TFA NY) announced it is gathering educators, policymakers, and local organizations in Rochester, New York for its first Statewide Summit. Hosted at The Strathallan Hotel on April 17-18, 2026, the symposium will gather leaders committed to educational excellence for a weekend focused on advancing transformative change in classrooms and communities statewide. Rochester was selected as the host city in rec

Rochester, NY - For the fourth year in a row, The Summit Federal Credit Union will be sponsoring Jazz at the Beach , a FREE series of monthly jazz concerts from May through November presented by Jazz90.1 and the Ontario Beach Park Committee. All performances begin at 7:00 pm and take place on the second Tuesday of each month at Tropix, 4775 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612. Jazz at the Beach will feature a wide variety of local and nationally recognized jazz artists. The

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#0306-26 Cutwork Apex Series 3516 Flatbed Cutter Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

LeChase Construction Services, LLC, an EEO employer is currently seeking interest from qualified and certified NYS M/WBE and SDVOB subcontractors and vendors who can provide a commercially useful function for the OGS Testing Laboratory, Building 14 DOT Region 1 Project. The scope of work includes but is not limited to cast-in-place concrete, structural and miscellaneous steel, masonry, metal wall panels, roofing, storefronts/curtainwalls, glass/glazing, doors and hardware, co

ROCHESTER, N.Y., – Building on the excitement of the nationally touring headliners and direct support performers announced on February 24, the Rochester Lilac Festival today unveiled the full slate of regional and community artists who will take the KeyBank Center Stage during the 128th Rochester Lilac Festival from Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 17. Festivalgoers can experience nearly 60 performers on the KeyBank Center Stage, including 35 regional supporting performe

Rochester, NY — Walking For Rochester will officially launch its 2026 Community Cleanup Program with a season kickoff event on Saturday, April 4th at Bee Relentless Boxing in Rochester. Cleanup Time: 12pm – 1pm. Pizza and soft drinks served at 1:15pm. Address: 565 Blossom Rd Suite E, Rochester, NY 14610. The event will mark the beginning of the organization’s largest cleanup season to date, with more than 200 litter cleanups planned across the city from April through Septembe

Who: Professionals visiting with students at Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Junior High at Douglass What: Career Day When: Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 9 a.m. Where: Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Junior High at the Douglass Campus 940 Fernwood Park, Rochester, NY 14609 Details: Andrew Langston Middle School and Northwest Middle School will host Career Day on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Douglass Campus. Approximately 70 professionals from

Nicholas Colakovski (33-years-old of Brighton) and Breona Hough (23-years-old of Brighton) were both charged with Aggravated Sexual Abuse in the 1st degree (Class B Felony), Robbery in the 1st degree (Class B Felony), and Robbery in the 2nd degree (Class C Felony) resulting from a forcible sexual assault and theft. This was a domestic-related incident, and there is no danger to the community. The suspects were taken to CAP Court for arraignment and are currently being held in

Rochester, NY - On November 16, 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., officers found 37-year-old Aaron Johnson-Haygood dead in the basement of the vacant front apartment at 484 Ave D. Johnson-Haygood had been stabbed and beaten to death. Although vacant, 484 Ave. D was an active drug house. It was being used to both sell and use drugs. Over the last four months, homicide detectives have been working to identify the suspect as well as the motive behind the murder. As a result of t

ROCHESTER, NY — United and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County, in partnership with Savage Life Promotions, announces the return of championship boxing to Blue Cross Arena. The upcoming Boxing Extravaganza marks the first major professional boxing event in Rochester in decades, celebrating the city’s rich boxing legacy while promoting a message of discipline, opportunity, and community unity. The event will highlight Rochester’s historic role as one of America’s premier fig

Dr. Eric Jay Rosser Who: Dr. Eric Jay Rosser, Superintendent of Schools Jaime Alicea, New York State Monitor What: Community Forum When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 @ 6 p.m. Where: Helen Barrett Montgomery School No. 50 301 Seneca Avenue, Rochester, NY 14621 Details: The Rochester City School District is hosting a community forum to gather feedback on the District’s strategic and fiscal plans, ensuring public input directly shapes future academic and operational succes

Cannabis has long held a complex place in society—stigmatized in some circles, celebrated in others. But one truth is becoming increasingly clear: when used responsibly, it can positively influence the creative process. Across music, visual art, writing, and other mediums, artists cite cannabis as a tool that enhances focus, opens perspectives, and sparks new ideas. Moderate use can reduce stress, encourage divergent thinking, and support emotional well-being, helping creati