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After a two-year hiatus, PlayROCs Your Neighborhood has returned! Healthi Kids teamed up with 50 neighborhood partners for the return of its 5th PlayROCs Your Neighborhood event to raise awareness and advocate for safe, accessible play spaces for children of Rochester. Activities at any of the 50 pop-up locations across the city included kickball, jump […]
While President Biden declared a public health emergency, Monroe County’s top doctor says it’s critical people take precautions against monkeypox. Currently, there have been six confirmed cases in Monroe County and all infected patients have traveled outside the area. Public Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Mendoza stated: “Students will be coming from areas where monkeypox may […]
Last night, the 52nd annual Puerto Rican Festival began at Frontier Field, following a two-year absence. This three-day event continues today and tomorrow, featuring live music, food, cultural events, and much more. The festival’s president Orlando Ortiz stated: “Ultimately, the PR festival is like a family reunion – we come here, we see people that […]
The Puerto Rican Festival and Parade is this weekend so you can expect street closures In the City of Rochester. The parade kicks off on Saturday at 11 am outside of City Hall downtown Rochester. The parade route from City Hall proceeds to Frontier Field. Street closures that begin at 8 am due to the […]
As cases continue to rise, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) is calling on the Biden administration to increase the domestic production and access to monkeypox vaccines. According to state leaders, nearly one-in-four monkeypox cases in America are in New York. Sen. Gillibrand stated: “So far, New York State has been allotted 170,000 vaccine doses […]
Looking for something fun to do? A festival that’s out of this world is happening at the Rochester Museum and Science Center this week! RMSC “space fest” allows kids of all ages to explore all things space through interactive lessons giving them an opportunity to have fun all while learning about the solar system. Director […]
Rochester temperatures are expected to approach 90 degrees this week. City pools, spray parks and air-conditioned facilities will be open for extended hours to help residents cool down. The City of Rochester’s Cool Sweep program, will have extended hours at Durand Eastman Beach from noon to 6 p.m. to noon to 7 p.m. Here is […]
Saturday August 6 from 12pm -5pm will be the Plex Tinker Fair at Plex Park at the green field next to the Kendy Tower Parents bring your Kids. There’ll be free educational Stem toys for children between the ages of 5 through 13 once they complete the Plex scavenger hunt.
Rochester Teachers Association president Adam Urbanski says the Rochester City School District has a shortage of 350 going into the new school year. A big part of the problem is from teachers resigning and the shortage is worse than past school years. President of Rochester Teachers Association cites hundreds of staff vacancies | RochesterFirst