City of Rochester
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After the news broke about the Rochester City School District’s $30 million budget deficit, a whirlwind of effects came about. Teachers and staff learned about possible mid-year layoffs, parents and students were outraged and the city’s bond rating was lowered. Now we’re finding out that there’s still more to come. According to city of Rochester […]
Written by Jasmine The WDKX Jam Squad had the pleasure of being part of the city of Rochester’s annual Christmas event, Bringing Christmas Downtown 2019! Every December, the city of Rochester comes together with local community organizations to help provide Christmas gifts and winter coats to families in the community in need. Everyone meets at […]
The City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Youth Services is offering Baby and Me indoor swimming lessons for parents/guardians and their infant children. The 30-minute classes will be offered in six-week sessions at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings at the Adams St. R-Center, 85 Adams St. Baby and Me is designed to allow parents […]
Written by Jasmine We all remember former WHEC Chief Meteorologist, Jeremy Kappell, who was fired from his position after an apparent on-air slip-up that resulted in the use of a racial slur on live TV. During a January 4th evening news broadcast, Kappell said the phrase “Dr. Luther C**n King Jr. Park” while referring to […]
Mayor Lovely A. Warren was joined by community leaders and advocates to break ground on La Marketa at The International Plaza, a project that will turn a vacant lot on North Clinton Avenue across from St. Michael’s Church into a vibrant and colorful outdoor public space programmed with retail opportunities as well as music, dancing […]
Written by Jasmine The city has officially began construction on the Roc City Skatepark, the city’s first ever outdoor community skate park. This 26,000 square foot state-of-the-art skatepark will be located in Downtown Rochester beneath the Frederick Douglass – Susan B. Anthony Memorial Bridge, right on the Genesee River waterfront. Roc City Skatepark will support […]
Mayor Lovely A. Warren announced that the City will continue its second year of J.U.S.T. L.A.W., an initiative designed to educate city students about the criminal justice system and provide those who administer the law with a glimpse of the youths’ perception of them. “Last year, we had more than 18 schools and seven visiting […]
This years Mayoral debate has to be one of the best political debates I’ve ever watched!
Many people have called into the Watercooler for the last few years expressing their concerns about vacant homes and how they negatively impact neighborhoods through out the city. Well Mayor Warren answered your prayers!
Memorial Day Parade Monday May 29th, 2017 Annual Memorial Day Parade to honor armed forces and those who have given their lives for our country. Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm Location: East Ave. & Alexander St.