John Walton Spencer School No. 16 Renamed in Honor of Dr. David and Ruth Anderson
The Rochester City School District, announced on September 28, 2023 the Board of Education has voted to rename John Walton Spencer...
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Staff Report
- 6 hours ago
- 2 min
ROC the Riverway Weekend Set for Oct. 6-8
The annual celebration of the Genesee River and the ROC the Riverway Downtown waterfront revitalization program, will be held Friday,...
YMCA of Greater Rochester
- 5 days ago
- 2 min
New Youth Center Now Open at YMCA’s Maplewood Neighborhood Center at the Maplewood Family YMCA
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, county legislators and YMCA of Greater Rochester officially celebrated the opening of the new Youth...
Monroe County Community College
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
MCC Broadens Collaborations to Enhance Assistance for Single Mothers Pursuing a College Degree
Monroe Community College (MCC) is one of four U.S. community colleges helping raise completion rates for single-mother learners by 30...
RCSD
- Sep 21
- 2 min
Flower City School No. 54 Music Teacher Named NYS Teacher of the Year
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) congratulates The Flower City School No. 54 teacher Zach Arenz on being named the 2024 New York...
Today, Uniting and Healing Through Hope Continues Campaign to Stop Violence in Community
The ongoing violence continues to drive the efforts of Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County. The organization and founder,...
County of Monroe
- Sep 18
- 1 min
Free COVID-19 Rapid Test Kits Available at Participating Monroe County Libraries
Home rapid test kits for COVID-19 will be available to the public for free at participating Monroe County libraries starting, Tuesday,...
Foodlink
- Sep 18
- 1 min
Foodlink’s Annual Fundraiser, Festival of Food Returns for 18th Year Tonight!
The region’s best and biggest tasting event returns tonight! The Foodlink Festival of Food kicks off at Rochester Public Market, 280...
East House
- Sep 11
- 1 min
Chamique Holdsclaw, WNBA All-Star Athlete and Mental Health Advocate to speak at East House
East House will host WNBA All-Star Athlete, NCAA Champion and mental health advocate Chamique Holdsclaw at their annual Hope & Recovery...
City of Rochester
- Sep 8
- 2 min
City Kicks off Fall Recreation Programs, After-School Hours at R-Centers Sept. 11
Mayor Malik D. Evans announced, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, that the City’s neighborhood R-Centers and recreation facilities will begin fall...
Flower City Arts Center
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Ceramist Dr. Sharif Bey Joins Flower City Arts Center’s Expanding the Field program
Dr. Sharif Bey, renowned ceramicist and college professor, will give a live wheel demonstration and lecture on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 10...
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E)
- Sep 6
- 2 min
RG&E and Bivona Child Advocacy Center Customer Service Pop-up Community Bash
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) will partner with Bivona Child Advocacy Center to host a Community Bash Event on Saturday, September 9...
City of Rochester
- Sep 4
- 2 min
Mayor Evans Reminds Motorists to Share the Road with Students
Mayor Malik D. Evans was joined by Rochester City School District Superintendent Dr. Carmine Peluso, Reconnect Rochester Interim Director...
Monroe County Family Coalition
- Sep 1
- 2 min
Monroe County Family Coalition to Host Community Event on Sept. 3 at Mt. Olivet
Monroe County Family Coalition, Inc. (MCFC) will host its third annual back-to-school bash on Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, from 2 to 6 p.m. at...
City of Rochester
- Aug 24
- 1 min
Volunteers Needed for Civilian Public Safety Interview Panel
The City of Rochester and the United Christian Leadership Ministry of Western New York are seeking new members to join the Civilian...
City of Rochester
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Deadline for Rochester Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy Nears
The Rochester Police Department’s Citizen’s Police Academy (CPA) starts September 13. The 10-week program teaches participants how the...
City of Rochester
- Aug 22
- 1 min
Mayor Evans Announces Application Launch for Mayor’s Mentor UP! Gala
Mayor Evans announced on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, the launch of The Mayor's Mentor UP! Gala, a dynamic initiative aimed at fostering...
1199SEIU
- Aug 22
- 1 min
NY Healthcare Workers Union Begins Contract Talks With Strong Memorial Hospital & UofR
After being in place for the past two years, the collective bargaining agreement covering more than 1,800 service workers at Strong...
Monroe County Department of Public Health
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Department of Public Health Adding Free Back to School Immunization Clinics for Kids
The Monroe County Department of Public Health is hosting a special series of immunization clinics for children who require a Tdap or...
Community Submission
- Aug 16
- 2 min
Two-Day Conference Offers Whole-Life Development for Women
Dr. LaShunda Leslie-Smith is excited to host the biannual EPIC Women’s Conference taking place Aug. 18-19 at the Rochester Riverside...
Top Stories
Howard Eagle and Supporters Disrupt School Board Meeting
The Rochester City School Board meeting at East High School erupted into chaos last Thursday, as protestors disrupted the proceedings,...
Howard Eagle, A Profile of Effectiveness and Controversy
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(2)By Shanique Byrd and Dave McCleary Anyone informed about issues surrounding education, politics, or community activism in Rochester, NY,...
Cynthia Elliott, RCSD Board President Says School Reconfiguration is a Priority
Rochester City School Board President Cynthia Elliott is a passionate advocate for the Comprehensive School Reconfiguration Plan. She...
RCSD School Reconfiguration Plan will have Large Impact on Schools, Students
The Rochester City School District is set to undergo a comprehensive reconfiguration starting in September 2024. This change is in line...
Free Car Seat Safety Checks on Sat., 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
There will be free child car seat safety checks and related information provided on Saturday 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at...
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