downtown Rochester
The former Hotel Cadillac in Downtown Rochester will be transformed into 42 mixed-income apartments called the Fine Arts Building Lofts after receiving an additional $1 million state grant. The project, which previously received $6.2 million in state funding, will use the new grant for infrastructure upgrades, demolition, utility work, road improvements and facade enhancements. Project […]
The 23rd Rochester International Jazz Festival begins this week with performances through June 29th. Among the headliners is the Robert Cray Band, performing on June 20 at the East & Chestnut Stage, Gladys Knight, and Trombone Shorty. The festival, which draws tens of thousands of attendees annually, features performances across multiple venues in downtown Rochester’s […]
The City of Rochester has ordered the Wyndham Rochester Downtown hotel on State Street to vacate and cease operations, citing numerous unresolved safety concerns. The order revokes the hotel’s certificate of occupancy, requiring all occupied rooms to be vacated and all events and gatherings to stop. City officials say the property had 13 unresolved fire […]
First Universalist Church in Rochester installed a portable toilet outside its building, saying limited overnight public restroom access has created sanitation issues on church property. Church leaders called the move a temporary solution and renewed calls for 24/7 public bathrooms downtown. Downtown Rochester church installs outdoor portable toilet, citing ‘city inaction’
Construction of ICE holding cells at the Kenneth B. Keating Federal Building in downtown Rochester could begin May 23, according to Rep. Joe Morelle. The project includes detention areas, fencing and added security measures. Morelle, along with Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, has criticized the plan and urged federal officials to stop it. Rochester immigration detention center construction […]
The 2025 Tops St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 15, 2025, starting at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Rochester. The event will be live-streamed online for those unable to attend in person. Parade Route & Schedule The parade begins at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, moves down Main Street, […]
Downtown Definitely is bringing back this popular summer event for three nights this summer. All screenings are free and family-friendly. Bring a blanket and chair for a comfortable viewing experience. Food and drinks are available to purchase from local food trucks and vendors. No pets or alcohol are allowed at MLK Park and Parcel 5 […]
Midge Thomas and Dr. Walter Cooper, two nonagenarians celebrated for their significant contributions to civil rights and education, were honored at the Dryden Theater at the George Eastman Museum. The event celebrated their lives and achievements and included the launch of chapbooks about each, part of the “In This Moment” series profiling Black trailblazers from […]
The City of Rochester has installed 40 new parking meters in downtown Rochester. The new meters were installed because the older model meters were giving customers errors and not accepting credit cards. The new meters are touch screens and now feature license plate tracking. City of Rochester installs 40 new parking meters (rochesterfirst.com)
The City of Rochester has closed a section of Elm Street downtown due to safety concerns arising from the deteriorating condition of the former Cadillac Hotel and the adjacent Richford building. Loose materials on the buildings’ exteriors pose a threat to motorists and pedestrians. The closure spans from Atlas Street to Chestnut Street, including the […]
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