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Puerto Rican Festival, Inc. Awarded $40,000 by the NYS Council on the Arts
The Puerto Rican Festival, Inc. has announced a grant award totaling $40,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to...
Aug 9, 20242 min read


International Plaza Celebrates Dominican Day
This week’s International Plaza Market Sunday will celebrate Dominican Day with cultural celebrations, vendors, cultural foods,...
Aug 8, 20242 min read


RG&E Customer Service Team Available at Rochester Public Market Saturday, August 9
Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) will have a presence at the Rochester Public Market on Saturday, August 10 . Community Connection...
Aug 8, 20241 min read


The Puerto Rican Parade of Rochester, Puerto Rican Festival Merge Creating a Stronger, Unified Celebration
We are thrilled to announce that the beloved Puerto Rican Parade will be merging with the Puerto Rican Festival, creating a unified and...
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Sherra M. Watson Joins HCR Home Care
Sherra M. Watson, RN, has joined HCR Home Care as a registered nurse clinical educator and home health aide training program (HHATP)...
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Extended Cool Sweep Hours for Week of June 17 through 21
In anticipation of forecasted high temperatures, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced today that the City will conduct a Cool Sweep operation...
Jun 16, 20243 min read


International Plaza to Host Block Party Sunday
The International Plaza, 828 N. Clinton Ave., is hosting a Block Party from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2024, featuring live music and...
Jun 6, 20241 min read


RHA Housing Choice Voucher Program Application Wait List Deadline Extended Until Friday, June 14
The Rochester Housing Authority (RHA) announced that it is extending the deadline to apply for its  Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting...
Jun 6, 20241 min read


International Plaza Celebrates Latin Pride Month
Rochester’s most cosmopolitan shopping and entertainment venue kicks off Pride Month with a Latin Celebration from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday,...
May 30, 20241 min read


Roc the Block Community Job Fairs Coming Back on June 12
The Fourth Annual Roc the Block Community Employment Fairs is back and will be held on four Wednesdays between June 12 and Sept. 25. “The...
May 21, 20242 min read


Celebrate Mother’s Day at the International Plaza
The season continues this Sunday, May 12 from 1 to 5 p.m. at The International Plaza, Rochester’s exciting and cosmopolitan shopping and...
May 11, 20241 min read


Legendary Flower City Days at the Market Kicks Off 2024 Season SundayÂ
Get started on your own outdoor paradise with the return of the legendary Flower City Days at the Market, kicking off the 2024 season...
May 1, 20241 min read
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