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The City of Rochester is planning to open three R-Centers tomorrow for special hours in response to the forecasted winter snowstorm and the closing of Rochester City Schools. The following R-Centers will open from 12 noon to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, and will offer young people lunch, dinner and healthy activities: All other […]
The City of Rochester is reminding property owners that the deadline to apply for property tax exemptions for the upcoming tax year is Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Property owners must apply by the deadline to receive any exemption for which they may be eligible. To help residents understand the process, the City will hold a […]
The Trump administration is being sued by five Democratic-led states, including New York, over a freeze on benefits for low-income families. A federal judge has put a pause on this freeze temporarily, but it would affect more than $2 billion for the Child Care Development Fund and millions for the Social Services Block Grant. HHS […]
Rochester’s Own actor-singer Taye Diggs will be inducted into the Rochester Music Hall of Fame as part of its 2026 class, the hall announced Monday morning. Diggs and The Skycoasters are the first two inductees to be announced. The Hall of Fame said in a press release that more inductees would be announced in the […]
Opportunities Available for Candidates Aged 15 and Up, with Pay Rates up to $27.91 per Hour; Free Lifeguarding Certification Courses Available to City Residents Employment applications are now being accepted for summer recreation and aquatics positions across the City of Rochester’s R-Centers, camps, pools and beaches. Opportunities are available for a variety of ages and experience […]
The Rochester City Council on Wednesday condemned what it called “ICE brutality” in Minneapolis after a U.S. citizen was shot and killed during a federal immigration operation. Council members said video footage of the incident shows the civilian being killed in broad daylight, in public view, and in front of cameras. The statement asserts the individual […]
Homegoing Service for Bishop Jerry McCullough Sr.From Faith Temple, Arnett Blvd. Public ViewingFriday, January 9 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMFaith Temple Apostolic Church141 Arnett Blvd. Celebration of LifeSaturday, January 10 | 11:00 AMBethel Christian Fellowship321 East Ave.
Congratulations to Amorette Miller for being sworn in over the weekend as a member of the Greece Town Council of the 3rd Ward. Miller was also Appointed Deputy Supervisor.
Bishop Jerry McCullough, founder of Rochester’s Faith Temple Apostolic Church, died at 84. He and his wife, Maggie, were longtime community leaders, known for outreach programs and fostering local connections.
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