Community
The Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the City of Rochester Public Market will take place, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 280 N. Union St. and continue for five more Sundays throughout the summer, and fall. Treasure hunters will discover bargains from dozens of vendors on a boundless […]
New York State has launched a new online portal to help families access affordable child care. Governor Kathy Hochul introduced the portal to address the state’s child care crisis, making it easier for families to apply for assistance and find suitable providers. The Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) covers 90% of child care costs for […]
A recent study highlights Rochester, NY, as having one of the largest disparities between rent and wage increases in the nation. From 2022 to 2023, Rochester saw a 5.73% rise in median rent, while wages only grew by 3.17%. This imbalance places Rochester fifth on the list of cities where rent outpaced wage growth the […]
Rochester City Council officially voted in favor of a proposal to allow officers at select RCSD schools during arrival and dismissal times through the summer and into the next school year. The approved proposal has a new price tag of $861,000 — up from the initial $90,000 plan to cover only the summer. Councilmember Mary […]
Members of the City of Rochester’s Pathways to Peace outreach team are firing up the grill in several city neighborhoods this summer. The Pathways to Peace Barbeques aim to build positive relationships, strengthen neighborhoods, and reduce youth violence. This week’s free Peace Barbeque will take place, 5 to 7 p.m., today, Wednesday, July 24 at Manhattan […]
The city of Rochester is initiating a three-part project to enhance Durand Eastman Beach Park, starting with significant upgrades to the beach house. The planned improvements will include lifeguard facilities, first aid stations, changing rooms, and showers, as the beach house has not been updated since the 2007 Master Plan. Senior landscape architect Jeff Mroczek […]
The YMCA of Greater Rochester is promoting summer learning through its Power Scholars Academy, designed to prevent summer learning loss for kids from pre-K through ninth grade. The six-week program combines small-group academic instruction with camp-like enrichment activities, providing a balanced approach to education and fun. Jonathan Coyle, the program director, emphasized the importance of […]
Parenting Village will host its 9th annual Family Fest on Sunday, July 21, at Rothfuss Park in Penfield, NY. The free event runs from 2-6 p.m. and offers a variety of activities for families, including face painting, bounce houses, a silent auction, and food trucks. Last year, the festival welcomed over 1,500 attendees and featured […]
Section Five baseball celebrated a historic milestone as two Rochester natives were picked in the top four rounds of the MLB Draft for the first time. Greece Athena graduate Casey Saucke was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the 107th overall pick in the fourth round. Saucke, who was named the Gatorade New York […]