City of Rochester

The 2023 A.P. Property Services Airshow is set to take flight this weekend at the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport. Attendees can look forward to exhilarating performances by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, along with the MQ-9 Reapers, MH-65 Dolphin, and A-10C Thunderbolts, among others. Originating from Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, the […]

The Monroe County Legislature enacted the Fair Chance Employment Act and prohibited “the box,” banning inquiries about criminal history on county job applications. During yesterday’s legislative meeting, the lawmakers cast their votes, resulting in a 20 to 9 decision in favor of the act. Source: 13 WHAM

This year at Bills training camp, local health organizations are launching nutritional awareness campaigns featuring a two-for-one special. Foodlink has joined forces with others to tackle the issue of food insecurity within New York State. To address the vital need for food access, they have deployed mobile farm market trucks to the camp. Nichole Borch […]

This week, Monroe County is taking its Recycling Education Road Show to nearby farmers’ markets. This past Sunday at the Brockport Farmers’ Market, Monroe County’s Department of Environmental Services enlightened the community on the correct methods of recycling. Tina Stephens, the county’s waste diversion and education coordinator, emphasized the importance of proper recycling, stating: “The […]

Monday August 7th at 11:59pm is the last day to apply for the next RPD entry civil services exam on September 9th. Applicants must be between 19 and 35 years old at the time of the application. You can email recruit@cityofrochester.gov for more information. Apply herehttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofrochester?keywords=police%20officer

The city’s annual Puerto Rican Festival began Thursday evening at Innovative Field. Recognized as Monroe County’s longest-standing ethnic festival, the celebration is filled with live music, dance, an array of delicious food, and more! The festival schedule is set for Friday night from 5 to 11 pm, and Saturday from noon to 11 pm. Advance […]

The Rochester Fringe Festival revealed the lineup for this year’s event, consisting of almost 500 performances and more than 30 diverse venues. Featuring a rich mixture of local, regional, national, and international artists, the extensive array of entertainment is set to attract new visitors to the festival. It will offer attendees the chance to explore […]

Nurses at Rochester General Hospital are prepared to strike today, a move that is creating widespread concern over the possible impact. The recent round of negotiations between Rochester Regional Health and the Rochester Union of Nurses and Allied Professionals has recently concluded without significant progress. RRH has expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, leading to a […]

A multimillion-dollar enhancement is on the way for one of Rochester’s historical locations! Legislators from the state have revealed a $2 million grant that will be directed towards refurbishing the Auditorium Theatre. Earlier this year, the entire Auditorium Center complex was acquired by the Rochester Broadway Theatre League, who are now in the process of […]

The City of Rochester and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) will present the summer’s final “Around the Town” concert at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the Northeast Neighborhood Service Center, 500 Norton St. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chair or a blanket. Around the Town concerts are made possible by the […]