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Primary Day in New York includes a high-stakes three-way Democratic primary for Rochester mayor, with incumbent Malik Evans facing off against Mary Lupien and Shashi Ranjan. Voters are also selecting five city council-at-large members and three school board members. Ontario County hosts a Republican primary for district attorney. Voting is open from 6 a.m. to […]
The City of Rochester’s “Cool Sweep initiatives” will be in effect this week to help residents cool off. Under the cool sweep, city spray parks will be open every day between 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here is a list of spray parks in Rochester that people can visit: Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St. […]
Rochester Central School District is implementing early dismissal for PreK through 8th grade on Monday and Tuesday, June 23 and 24. The school says students will get lunch before dismissal and all after-school activities are canceled. Parents should click here to find out the exact dismissal time for their child’s school. Graduation and moving-up ceremonies will […]
Writers & Books in Rochester is offering a diverse lineup of “SummerWrite” camps for kids, starting next month. Designed to foster creativity, the five-week series includes both tuition-based programs with scholarships and five free camps hosted at local libraries. Themes vary, offering options for avid readers and curious explorers alike. Source: Rochester First
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Rochester’s “Movies in the Park” summer series is back, offering six outdoor screenings at scenic locations around the city: Friday, June 27: Moana 2 at Ontario Beach Park Thursday, July 17: Angels in the Outfield at Innovative Field Friday, July 25: Madagascar at Seneca Park Zoo Thursday, August 7: Homeward Bound at Innovative Field Friday, […]
With temperatures forecasted to reach near 100°F, several Rochester-area school districts are implementing early dismissals and closures next week. Districts including Rochester CSD, Webster, Pittsford, Brockport, Lyons, and Wayne CSD announced schedule changes for June 23–25. Adjustments include early dismissals, event cancellations, and cooling accommodations like overnight air conditioning and added fans. Regents exams and […]
New York’s Department of Transportation has activated Automated Work Zone Speed Monitoring units in several Rochester-area locations this summer, including Route 104, I-490 eastbound near the Frederick Douglass–Susan B. Anthony Bridge, and I-390 southbound near Marshall Road. These mobile units are part of the state’s five-year Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program. While the goal […]
In celebrate of Juneteenth with a series of events and activities throughout the city. Renowned children’s book author Alice Faye Duncan is in town and has been presenting interactive stories and motivational speeches to kids, teens, and adults across the Rochester area. She made an appearance at Teen Empowerment on June 17, sharing insights on […]
Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester is set to host the annual Juneteenth Block Party on Wednesday. The block party comes ahead of the federal holiday on Thursday to mark the day that enslaved people in Texas learned about their freedom, two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The block party begins at 11 […]
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