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Rochester, NY- Monroe County and the Office of Traffic Safety are recognizing October as National Pedestrian Safety Month by hosting a Safe Streets Together event from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, outside the Genesee Valley Field House Lodge in Genesee Valley Park. The Monroe County Office of Traffic Safety is inviting residents to join community partners, pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and other community members at the event where they will have the opportun

Rochester, N.Y. - The holidays will arrive early in downtown Rochester this year as the eighth annual City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village, presented by ESL Federal Credit Union, opens on Black Friday, Nov. 27, for the first time, kicking off 16 days of holiday festivities. Co-owners Jenna Manetta-Knauf, Kelli Marsh and Sean McCarthy announced details of the 2026 season at a news conference today. The free, family-friendly winter festival returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

Mazda Terrace: Around 10:10pm, last night, Officers observed 20-year old Juelz Nelson sitting in the back seat of a 2017 Dodge Caravan, which was parked on Mazda Street in front of a vacant lot. Officers were familiar with Nelson due to his prior arrests and knew him to have bench warrants. Nelson attempted to flee Officers but was safely taken into custody. While taking Nelson into custody, Officers recovered a loaded 9mm “ghost gun” from his waistband. It was loaded with si

The International Plaza, 828 North Clinton Ave., will bring its 2026 Events season to a close with two exciting celebrations in October. The Latin American Festival: Tribute to Selena, on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 1 to 5 p.m., will showcase music, dance, cuisine, and art from across Latin America, featuring Alma de Mexico. The Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration will close the season on Sunday, Oct. 11, from 1 to 5 p.m., with performances, recognition of community partners, and a

Mayor Malik D. Evans today announced that applications are now open for local professionals interested in mentoring youth to participate in the annual Mayor’s Mentor Up Winter Gala, sponsored by Spectrum Networks. Prospective mentors can apply through Wednesday, Nov. 4 at CityofRochester.gov/MentorUp. The gala will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12, as part of the Mayor's Mentor Up program, a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering enduring intergenerational connections between

Rochester, NY - Cugini di Roc, in partnership with the City of Rochester Public Market, will host its fourth annual Italian Heritage Day from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Market, 280 North Union St. Admission is free. “Italians brought their faith, their love of family and life, and their passion for food, justice, and the arts with them when they immigrated to America. They also brought their skills that helped build bridges, railroads, homes, buildings, and

Rochester, NY - Mayor Malik D. Evans will join leaders from the Rochester Education Foundation, the Rochester College Access Network, the Rochester City School District, and other community partners to announce the start FAFSA Fest, a series of events where high school seniors can get help applying for college financial assistance and learn about scholarship opportunities. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Rochester Education Foundation offices, 225 W. Br

Rochester’s long-delayed effort to rebuild Peace Village is moving forward, but the plan to transform the city’s only sanctioned homeless encampment into a more structured transitional housing site is drawing concerns from advocates who say people experiencing homelessness should have a greater voice in how it operates. Rochester City Council had been expected to vote Sept. 22 on funding for the Industrial Street site but postponed action until Oct. 6 while details of the pro

Rochester, NY - On August 30, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m., 64-year-old Ronald Leonard Jr. was shot and killed in a yard near 371 Hague St. During the course of the investigation, Major Crimes Homicide Detectives determined that 33-year-old Troy Dukes Jr. had been tracking Leonard as he walked along Hague St. When Leonard reached the area of 371 Hague St., Dukes ran toward him and immediately opened fire, striking Leonard multiple times. Dukes and Leonard were known to ea

The City of Rochester’s celebration of its iconic logo continues this weekend with several opportunities for the community to view the documentary film “City Mark: A Rochester Icon.” The film airs tonight at 8:30 p.m. on WXXI TV 21 and HDTV 21.1, with encore broadcasts scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 28, at 9 p.m. On Friday, Sept. 25, the public can enjoy a free outdoor screening of the documentary at 7 p.m. at Parcel 5, as part of Down

Rochester Animal Services will be hosting its Community Pet Food Pantry, Friday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The pantry is held on the second and fourth Friday of each month in the parking lot of the Rochester Community Sports Complex, located at 448 Smith St.

Rochester, NY - International Plaza Market Days, in conjunction with ROC Music LIVE Entertainment, presents The Women of Soul, a special signature event hosted by Grand Tone that celebrates the power and artistry of women in soul music. This free event will take place Sunday, Sept. 27, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave. The afternoon will feature live performances by Jess B.U., Ashley Nicole Brown, and Joy Tha Songbyrd, with music provided by P