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Goodwill of the Finger Lakes hosted its “Sustainability Under the Stars” fashion show fundraiser in Rochester, spotlighting thrifting and repurposed fashion. Local artists showcased designs crafted from Goodwill-sourced materials, with 13WHAM’s Karen Edwards and Lowell Rose walking the runway. The event underscored Goodwill’s sustainability efforts, which kept nearly 30 million pounds of items in circulation […]
The 19th Annual Empowering Women Luncheon, hosted by the YWCA of Rochester, will take place on October 1 at the Riverside Convention Center. The event is both a celebration and a catalyst for social change, supporting the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Programs funded by the organization serve over 1,300 people annually. […]
Hundreds of union members and their supporters will march through the streets of Rochester’s East End for the annual Labor Day Parade. The parade will begin at East Avenue and Alexander Street at 11 a.m. It will continue down East Avenue to Main Street, then it heads west to conclude at Main and St. Paul […]
All City R-Centers will be closed today through Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, for staff training and preparation for the upcoming school year. Fall schedules, programs, and activities will begin Monday, Sept. 8, when City R-Centers reopen to the public. Regular R-Center hours will be Monday through Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Adams […]
Office of Violence Prevention back-to-school event The City of Rochester’s Office of Violence Prevention is giving out free school supplies at a community event on Wednesday at the Rochester Community Sports Complex on Oak Street. People at the event can also learn about job training, youth programs, meditation, conflict resolution, emotional wellness, and more. There […]
Toni Palermo, 34, has been charged with second-degree assault for attacking 75-year-old James Spampinato outside Ariana Super Market on Culver Road. Spampinato suffered a broken hip and neck. Palermo was arrested Friday, arraigned Saturday, and released with non-monetary conditions. Rochester woman charged with assaulting 75-year-old man on Culver Road
The Sankofa Festival, running August 17–24, 2025, at Rochester’s Multi-Use Community Cultural Center, continues its 15-year tradition of celebrating Black playwrights, directors, and actors. Hosted by the MMB Theatre 1 Project, the festival offers performances, discussions, and tributes that uplift local artists and foster cultural expression. Community members are encouraged to attend and support emerging […]
The remains of U.S. Army Private Harland J. Hennessey, a WWII soldier who died in a Japanese POW camp in 1942, have been returned to Rochester for burial in his hometown of Boonville, NY. Identified through DNA and dental records in 2018, Hennessey was honored with a military escort upon landing. His remains will be […]
Rochester officials announced that the Broad Street Bridge will be closed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 23–24, 2025, for debris removal from the Genesee River. The Department of Environmental Services will lead the effort. The closure affects both vehicles and pedestrians, with exceptions for emergency vehicles. Drivers are advised to use nearby […]
Two major fires in Rochester left eight firefighters injured, but all are recovering at home. The Rochester Fire Department responded to a four-alarm fire on Dewey Avenue, followed by a three-alarm blaze on West Avenue during extreme heat. Firefighters suffered burns, heat exhaustion, and sprains. Lt. Jackie Sierra highlighted the physical toll and the department’s […]
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