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Rochester NY - The Rochester community is invited to come out on Sunday, May 17, for the second Sunday in the Flower City Days at the Market series. This popular series features gardening bargains from nurseries and growers from across Western and Central New York. Chock full of the sights and smells of spring, items for sale include a wide assortment of gardening essentials, vibrant perennials and colorful annuals, distinctive hanging baskets and potted plants. These sales a

Rochester, NY — The Monroe County Department of Transportation advises motorists traveling on Pattonwood Drive to prepare for frequent lifts of the Colonel Patrick O’Rorke Memorial Bridge as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins dredging operations along the Genesee River. The operation is expected to continue for three to four weeks and motorists should expect short delays or use alternate routes for the duration of the project.

The Rochester Police Accountability Board held the first in what officials say will be a series of public community meetings Wednesday evening as the agency attempts to rebuild public engagement and chart a path forward after court rulings significantly reduced its oversight powers. The meeting, held at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park Lodge on the city’s east side, was hosted by PAB Vice Chair Lwan Tecleab, the East District City Council appointee. The event was prom

Who: Eight RCSD Educators What: 2026 Educator of the Year Awards When: Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Where: RCSD Central Office131 West Broad StreetRochester, NY 14614 Details: The Rochester City School District is proud to honor eight employees as 2026 Educators of the Year. The sixth annual Educator of the Year awards will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during a ceremony at 131 West Broad Street. Launched in 2021 by the Office of Human Capital

Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is seeking a Vendor to provide maintenance and support for its Salesforce Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring continued innovation, reliability, and seamless connectivity in support of the Authority’s mission to deliver safe, dependable, and customer focused transportation services. All RTS solicitations are available on its Supplier Portal (https://supplierportal.myrts.com/), where Vendors can vi

Fairport, N.Y. – Allen P. Peters of Rochester, N.Y. has been charged with torturing and injuring an animal/failure to provide sustenance, a misdemeanor under section 353 of New York State Agriculture and Markets law following an investigation conducted by Lollypop Farm, the Humane Society of Greater Rochester. If convicted, Peters faces a penalty of up to one year imprisonment and potential fines. In February, Peters presented a cat confined to a carrier to staff at Lollypop

Rochester, NY - The Ontario Beach Park Program Committee has openings for art, crafts, and general merchandise vendors for the 40th annual Harborfest, which will be held June 18-21, 2026 at Ontario Beach Park. This popular event has been a family favorite tradition in Rochester since 1986. It signals and celebrates the launch of the summer season at Ontario Beach and Port of Rochester area. The festival begins the evening of Thursday, June 18 and runs through Sunday, June 21,

Rochester, NY - The City of Rochester Public Market partnership with community event producers Great New York State Flea continues from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursday, May 14, with a 90s/Y2K Throwback theme. This evening will be a nostalgic, high-energy market inspired by the bold fashion, music, and pop culture of the 1990s and early 2000s. Shoppers will be treated to live performances, art showcases, and hands-on experiences. After this throwback celebration, there will be five addi

Political activity is beginning to intensify across Rochester and Monroe County as candidates prepare for what is expected to be a highly watched 2026 election cycle featuring congressional races, local legislative contests, statewide battles, and growing debate over public safety, housing, taxes, and economic development. (L to R) Congressman Joe Morelle is expected to face Democratic primary challengers Robin Wilt and Sherita Traywick in the 2026 race for New York’s 25th Co

Mayor Malik D. Evans Mayor Malik Evans has unveiled a proposed $680 million-plus city budget that is already fueling debate over taxes, public safety, neighborhood investment, and the future financial direction of Rochester. The proposed 2026-27 spending plan, presented last week, calls for Rochester’s first property tax levy increase in nearly five years as city officials grapple with rising pension costs, healthcare expenses, fuel prices, and slowing sales tax growth. Evans

Rochester, NY - On 5/11/26 at approximately 12:14 a.m., the Rochester Police Department responded to 98 Lyell Ave. for the report of a pedestrian struck motor vehicle accident. In addition to the Rochester Police Department, the Rochester Fire Department and AMR ambulance responded to the scene. Upon arrival, responders located the pedestrian, a 28 year old, female, City of Rochester resident who was pinned underneath a Chevrolet sedan. The Rochester Fire Department was ab

Rochester, NY – 40 local high school students are preparing to compete to represent Rochester, NY at the 2026 National High School Musical Theatre Awards® (NHSMTA®), also known as the Jimmy Awards®. The Rochester Broadway Theatre League (RBTL) will host Stars of Tomorrow NYC Bound on Thursday, May 21 at the West Herr Auditorium Theatre, where two student performers will ultimately be selected to take part in the Jimmy Awards in New York City in June. RBTL joins other professi