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Event: 19WCA Square Fair Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 (rain or shine) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presentation: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Aberdeen Square (Aberdeen Street btw Woodbine and Post) Admission: Free 19th Ward — Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the annual Square Fair offers something for everyone. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at Square Fair 2026, where we'll honor 60 years of the production of the Annual Squar

Invitation to Bid: 1 West Main Street Renovation (Dryden NY) The Village of Dryden is accepting bids for the renovation of 1 West Main, Dryden, NY on behalf of a private developer. The project is funded, in part, through a New York Main Street Anchor grant. The renovation project for 1 West Main Street, one of the Village’s most prominent structures occupies a highly trafficked corner at the intersection of NYS Routes 13 and 38. The project will include structural repairs, fa

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Manchester Active Transportation Plan On behalf of Ontario County, the Genesee Transportation Council (GTC) seeks proposals for consulting services to conduct the Manchester Active Transportation Plan. The purpose of this project is to design an active transportation plan that will establish a coordinated, data-informed, and community-driven strategy to improve walking, bicycling, and other forms of non-motorized transportation across the Town of Manches

The Republican-controlled House has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement package championed by President Donald Trump, delivering billions of dollars for border security, detention facilities, deportation operations, and immigration enforcement personnel. The bill will now move to the Republican controlled Senate where changes are expected; but, while much of the public debate has focused on immigration policy, a less-publicized provision tied to the legislation contin

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 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

Rochester, NY - On June 2, 2026 at about 1:30 pm, a suspect entered the bank, handed the teller a note, threatening that he had a weapon, and demanded money. The suspect had his hand in his pocket as if he was concealing a firearm, although none was seen. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect fled the bank. Information was developed the suspect may have used a vehicle. During the preliminary investigation a good description of that vehicle was developed.

Rochester, NY - On May 7, 2026 the Rochester Police Department was contacted by family members of 29-year-old Majesty Montgomery, who advised they had not seen or heard from Majesty for over 24 hours. While interviewing family members, and during the course of the preliminary investigation, information was developed that raised concerns she may have been the victim of a crime. As a result, members of the Major Crimes Homicide Unit commenced their investigation. The investigat

Who: Students, staff, and school leaders from Padilla High School What: Annual Freshman-Sophomore Field Day When: Friday, June 5, 2026, 10 a.m. Where: Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus950 Norton StreetRochester, NY 14621 Details: The inaugural field day brings underclassmen together to celebrate year-end success, teamwork, and school spirit. Activities students will be involved in include classic games ranging from giant water-balloon tosses, tug-of-war, and

Who: Students from the RCSD’s four robotics teams: X-Cats (Wilson High School), XQ Robotix (Padilla High School), ROC City Robotix (Districtwide), and 10223 the Crimson Jewels (Monroe High School), along with high schools from across Rochester and beyond, including a team from Lake Placid. What: Flower City Frenzy Robotics Competition When: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: East High School1801 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14609 Details: This is an off-s

Rochester, NY - Last night, around 10:15pm, Officers stepped out with a group near corner of Jay Street and Reis Street. The group were loitering around a 2019 Honda while gambling and consuming alcohol in public. As Officers approached, 19-year old Lavone Peak discarded a handgun underneath the car and began running. Officers chased Peak and safely took him into custody in a nearby backyard. Under the vehicle, Officers recovered a 9mm Glock handgun, which was loaded with 29

Rochester, NY – Prescription drug costs in the U.S. are increasing faster than inflation. Across the country, rising health care costs – especially for hospital services and prescription drugs – continue to challenge doctors, patients, health plans, businesses and the entire health care system. “Rising health care costs can be frustrating for everyone, including older adults,” Mona Chitre, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer, with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) said

Local community organization celebrates family garden festival In collaboration with Wide Water Gardens and Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association, the South East Area Coalition (SEAC) will host its sixth Ladybug Day on Saturday, June 6th from 11-3 P.M. in the community gardens at 345 Rosedale St. and the Culver Rd. Armory. This free family-friendly community event offers an afternoon of live music, food, kids’ activities, and artisan vendors. “Celebrating Rochester area “flow