City of Rochester

Local pet owners now have a new option for emergency services. The Erie Canal Animal Hospital, situated on South Union Street in Spencerport, has announced its new urgent care offering. To cater to pets requiring immediate attention that can’t hold off for the next standard appointment, they’ve added an extra veterinarian available from 8 am […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin recently returned to Rochester to film a fresh commercial. Hamlin takes the lead role in a new NFL advertisement for Fanatics, the sports apparel brand, filmed at Martinizing Dry Cleaning in Perinton. Rochester-born Barry Sonders, currently an executive producer and managing partner at pf100 in Los Angeles, oversaw the production. […]

At Innovative Field on Tuesday, local stars hit the dance floor in support of a noble initiative. In the first-ever “Dancing with the Arc” event, five local figures partnered with individuals from the Arc of Monroe. You can still cast your vote for the best dancing duo here for just $5, with all proceeds benefiting […]

The Rochester Red Wings are wrapping up their 2023 season with only three weeks remaining. However, if you’re missing the game, don’t worry, the team has announced their 2024 game lineup. The Red Wings are set to kick off the next season in Syracuse against the Mets on March 29. View the complete schedule here. […]

Over this past weekend, the Civil Rights Museum on Wheels was at Zion Church on Clarissa Street. The museum’s bus is a GMC TDH transit bus that was built in 1951, which is also the exact make and model of the bus Rosa Parks rode on the day she refused to give up her seat. […]

Henrietta firefighters have a new tool for particular emergencies. The Henrietta Fire District received a Dolphin ring cutter as a generous donation from Walmart. This device facilitates the swift and secure removal of a ring from a swollen or injured finger. Henrietta Fire District Battalion Chief Jared Guhl stated:”The cutter self-regulates its depth and speed […]

It’s a sad day for those who are a fan of Wegmans soda, aka WPOP. Their reasons are due to worries over synthetic components in their products, and that the soda does not align with their “Our Food You Feel Good About” standards. The company remains dedicated to promoting healthier living for its customers. Wegmans […]

A convenience store located in downtown Rochester on St Paul street was forced to close by the city of Rochester. Reports say the store was closed because the City and RPD believes it’s a big contributor to the problems in that area next to the RTS bus terminal. 2 men were shot in that same […]

On Sunday, the 103rd anniversary of women’s suffrage was celebrated. Local female creatives showcased their talents at Susan B. Anthony Park in commemoration. Additionally, the upcoming 19th Amendment Emporium was introduced, designed to be a hub where women can explore new creative ventures or learn entrepreneurship skills to succeed in business. Set to open its […]

The ROC Against Gun Violence Coalition seeks to end gun violence in Rochester by bringing attention to the causes and effects of gun violence and promoting quality of life in Rochester’s neighborhoods. The Coalition is made up of community partners and stakeholders who are already working to end gun violence using three unified tools: to […]