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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

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