City of Rochester

Monroe County is proudly displaying the colors of Pride this month. Even though Pride Month is nationally observed in June, it is celebrated in July within this county. Allan Richards, the legislative coordinator for Assemblyman Harry Bronson, emphasized the importance of Pride by stating: “The significance of Pride lies in its assertion of our dignity, […]

Gates Chili Central School District has initiated efforts to make sure every child is supplied with nutritious meals throughout the summer. The district kicked off its no-cost summer meal service for all district children. Gates Chili Middle School will be serving breakfast on weekdays until August 11, between 8 and 8:30 am, and lunch will […]

Wildfires in Canada have caused a fresh wave of smoke to descend on the region of Rochester. The Environmental Protection Agency has indicated that the Air Quality Index in the area exceeded 150 yesterday morning, which implies that breathing conditions were unsafe, particularly for those who are more vulnerable. To combat this, Monroe County has […]

Today is the primary election day in New York State, including several significant races. The polls will be open from 6am to 9pm. Candidates will be competing for nominations in seven districts of the Monroe County Legislature.There are Democratic nominations at stake for four seats in the Rochester City Council and four positions in the […]

The 2023 Rochester International Jazz Festival is set to kickoff this Friday. However, an exclusive sneak peek of the anticipated events has been shared in advance. Anchors Dan Schrack and Abby Fridmann from 13 WHAM’s Good Day Rochester will host a special show titled “Jam Session — Inside the CGI Rochester International Jazz Festival”. This […]

Mayor Malik Evans announced that Rochester is launching the guaranteed basic income program for 351 households. This program will provide participants to receive monthly payments of $500 for a year, unconditionally. Eligible applicants must be at least 18 years old, have been city residents for a minimum of one year, have a household income equal […]

Lollypop Farm urgently seeks the community’s help. In collaboration with the Humane Law Enforcement Department, Lollypop Farm’s Animal Emergency Response Team successfully rescued over 100 cats from domestic property last week. Unfortunately, many of these cats are facing severe health challenges. Lollypop Farm is asking for any individual interested in offering a foster or forever […]

It’s official- the Regal Cinemas in Henrietta is now closed for good. Yesterday, a closed sign hung on the door and letters were being removed from the theater’s marquee. The closure comes after Regal’s parent company, Cineworld, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September last year. The Regal Victor is still open. Source: 13 WHAM

Dr. Michael Mendoza, the Public Health Commissioner for Monroe County, announced a public health hazard on Wednesday morning due to the ongoing issue of wildfire smoke from Canada blanketing a substantial portion of New York state.Dr. Mendoza cautioned that the environmental circumstances may further worsen prior to showing signs of improvement. Dr. Mendoza stated: “I […]

Mayor Malik Evans has announced the launch of Report It, a web-based app that allows anyone to report crimes anonymously. Information about suspicious activity, weapons and domestic violence can all be communicated and submitted with photos. Mayor Evans stated: “I want to be clear, people in our community, they’ve had enough of the nonsense that […]