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Members of the City of Rochester’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will continue a series of in-person outreach activities to gather public input for the City’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Dewey Avenue Fire Station Open House, 1477 Dewey Ave. The series of in-person budget input sessions will continue through Oct. 25 at upcoming public events, where OMB staff invite the public to offer feedback on budget priorities.

Rochester, NY- On October 6, just before 9pm, Officers responded to Goodman Plaza for the report of a male that had entered a store claiming to have been shot but then left. A short time later, a male in his 30s arrived at Rochester General Hospital suffering from non-life threatening gunshot wound(s) to the upper body. The preliminary investigation found that there was an altercation in the parking lot of Goodman Plaza, during which the suspect shot the victim before fleeing

Rochester, NY- Around 8:45, we responded to the gas station at S. Goodman and S. Clinton for the report of a male shot. Upon arrival, we located a male in his 30s suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound to the upper body. He was transported to Strong Hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment. Preliminarily, it appears that the victim was sitting in his vehicle and the suspect rode up on a bicycle and shot him before fleeing. This does not appear to b

Rochester, NY - Taproot Collective is offering community gardens in Rochester, NY, $200 worth of supplies on October 24, 2025, from 5-7 PM at First Market Farm (20 1st St., Rochester, NY 14605). Taproot’s Fall Garden Giveaway is the second such event in 2025, and our goal is to reach all ~120 community gardens in Rochester. We work with community gardens located on vacant lots and at schools, libraries, R Centers, food pantries, and grassroots nonprofits. Registration is req

Mayor Malik D. Evans and New York State Assemblymember Jen Lunsford hosted a roundtable discussion today to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The conversation brought together advocates, legal professionals, law enforcement, and government officials to share information and develop strategies to prevent and reduce the number of incidents of intimate partner violence and other family abuse. Despite an overall decline in crime, domestic violence persists, and tod

Saturday’s ribbon-cutting marks grand opening of new Edible Education Center; Precedes annual Fall Fest at the Foodlink Community Farm ROCHESTER – Prior to its annual Fall Fest this Saturday, Oct. 18, Foodlink and local dignitaries will be celebrating the grand opening of its new Edible Education Center and renovated farm on Lexington Avenue. The Foodlink Community Farm launched in 2011 to serve a dual purpose: (1) Provide growing opportunities and expand access to healthy

Rochester, N.Y. — The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is investigating an early-morning shooting Thursday involving a postal service employee in Henrietta. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting around 12:40 a.m. at the U.S. Postal Service’s main processing facility on Jefferson Road. Upon arrival, deputies found a postal worker who had been shot by an unidentified suspect who fled the scene in a vehicle before law enforce

Rochester, NY- On June 29, around 11:30pm, Officers responded to 1730 N. Goodman Street (King and Queen Cantina) for the report of shots fired. Around 20 minutes later, a male in his 20s arrived at Strong Hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the torso. Thanks to the medical staff at Strong Hospital, that wound was determined to be non-life threatening. The preliminary investigation found that there was a commotion outside the bar that led to shots fired. Detectives ulti

Rochester, NY—This fall, Writers & Books is launching three new writing contests celebrating emerging and established voices across New York State. Opportunities include a juried residency for adult writers at Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat Center, and two poetry contests offering winners the chance to perform or be featured during the 2026 Poetry Festival in the Highland Park Bowl. Each contest includes an honorarium and other benefits. 1. The 2026 Juried Writing Resi

Aqua Porter ( ROCHESTER, NY): TODAY, Senator Samra G. Brouk (SD-55) will honor Aqua Porter, RMAPI Executive Director, as her 2025 Woman of Distinction at a celebration at Badfish Consulting. With more than 40 years of experience across corporate and nonprofit sectors, Aqua has been deeply rooted in the Rochester community and now leads efforts to reduce systemic poverty. Under her leadership, RMAPI successfully advocated for a $15 minimum wage through its “Level Up Champion

W. Kamau Bell Rochester, NY- Emmy and Peabody Award-winning host, filmmaker, and comedian W. Kamau Bell (CNN's "United Shades of America") has extended his nationwide comedy tour – "Who's With Me?" – through the end of the year with a stop in Rochester at Nazareth University Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7:30 p.m. The tour kicked off Feb. 13 at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. For tickets: Nazareth Arts Center Box Office – online or by phone: 585-389-2170. Kama

ROCHESTER, NY – The Theta Omicron Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. proudly invites the Greater Rochester community to its 70 th Annual Clambake, the culminating event of their Achievement Week celebration. The annual event marks the conclusion of Achievement Week, a time when Omega Psi Phi Fraternity members across the country recognize and uplift excellence in their communities. The cherished tradition is not only a festivemgathering celebrating excellence, but sta