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The City of Rochester and Monroe County invite area youth, ages 14 through 20, to apply for the summer work experience through the ROC Youth Employment Network now through Friday, April 17. The new name and streamlined application unify the City’s Summer of Opportunity Program (SOOP) and the County’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP).   Administered in partnership with RochesterWorks, the program offers six to eight weeks of paid internships for youth who are currently e

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#0201-26 Monroe Community College Downtown Campus Career Center Project – Phase 1      Spec Ch

President Donald Trump is facing intensifying bipartisan criticism after sharing a video on social media that critics said portrayed former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes — a post the White House press secretary publicly defended even as Trump claimed it was shared “in error” but declined to apologize. Donald Trump says the racist imagery of the Obamas was posted by a "staffer" but stopped short of apologizing The video, which circulated o

ROCHESTER, N.Y., — Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States.1 On Friday, February 6, National Wear Red Day®, people and landmarks across the nation will “go red” to raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer. Across Rochester, supporters are wearing red and coming together for community events throughout the day. The University of Rochester will host CPR demonstrations in the hospital lobby, Rochester Regional Health will provide

The Genesee Transportation Council (GTC), the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Genesee-Finger Lakes Region, will conduct one of its regularly scheduled Planning Committee meetings in a hybrid format on Thursday, February 12 at 9:30 a.m. Meetings will be held in the first floor conference room of the Monroe County CityPlace building, located at 50 West Main Street in Rochester, NY. The meeting will also be livestreamed and accessible via telephone or computer.

What:  Hundreds of   7th grade students from all of the RCSD middle schools will attend the Future Fair hosted by the Rochester Education Foundation to learn about a variety of careers so that they can imagine possibilities for their bright future.   When:  Friday, February 6, 2026 from 9:45 - 1:00  (the best times to see the event in action are 10:10 - 11:10 and 11:50 - 12:50) Where:  MCC Brighton Campus, Monroe A&B (parking lot M) More information: REF has invited 70 indivi

Tonight, Mayor Malik D. Evans and the City of Rochester’s Black Heritage Committee will kick off the annual Black Heritage event series with the free Art, Jazz and Food Tasting, featuring the work of local artists, the culinary creations of local restaurants and caterers, and the music of Paul Boutte and Roc Music.   Date: Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026   Time: 5:30 p.m. (Remarks begin at 6 p.m.)           Location: City Hall Atrium, 30 Church St.   The event series coincides with Bl

Nicholas Kieffer, a former New York state corrections officer acquitted of criminal charges in the fatal beating death of inmate Robert Brooks, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $5 million in damages, alleging an “ill conceived, ill intended” prosecution by William Fitzpatrick, who served as special prosecutor in the case. Nicholas Kieffer was acquitted of criminal charges in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks Kieffer’s complaint, filed this week in federal court, ac

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Rochester General Hospital has unveiled a $1.5 million renovation of one of its cardiac catheterization labs, marking a major investment in advanced cardiovascular care and patient safety just as Heart Month begins. The fully renovated lab features upgraded technology and modernized infrastructure designed to support increasingly complex cardiac procedures, improve efficiency, and enhance the clinical environment for both patients and care teams. The project

The City of Rochester has launched the second cohort of its Prepare to Prosper Business Academy, welcoming 20 local entrepreneurs into an eight-month training program aimed at supporting established Black and Brown business owners and narrowing the city’s racial wealth gap. The program is run through the City of Rochester Office of Financial Empowerment and builds on the success of its inaugural cohort, which city officials say demonstrated measurable results in helping parti

Gov. Kathy Hochul enters 2026 with her strongest favorability rating since taking office, commanding wide leads over both Democratic and Republican challengers, according to a new Siena College poll — a political rebound that comes after a highly public and unusually bitter rupture with her former lieutenant governor, Antonio Delgado. An AI-generated illustration depicts Gov. Kathy Hochul and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado facing off amid their political rift. Photo illustration ge

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS FOR HOPKINS ROAD PARK SPORTS FIELD – PHASE 1 CONTRACT 2 – GENERAL CONSTRUCTION - REBID ONONDAGA COUNTY BID REFERENCE NO. ONGOV-009-26. Sealed bids for the construction of the Hopkins Road Park Sports Field – Phase 1, GC Rebid  will be received at the office of the Onondaga County Purchasing Director, 13th floor, John H. Mulroy Civic Center, 421 Montgomery Street, Syracuse, New York, until 2:00 PM Local Time, on February 24, 2026 ,