Rochester
A city in Monroe County, New York — population 205,225 as of 2020.
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Rochester Beacon
9 hours agoReaders reflect on 9/11 after 25 years
More than half of those who took part in a Rochester Beacon survey say 9/11 has had an enduring impact on the way they live and their outlook on life.
Community Groups & Organizations
Rochester Beacon
9 hours agoEastman presents great American songs ‘In Plain Sight’
A Kilbourn Hall recital inspired by the release of Joshua Conyers’ recording project, “In Plain Sight: The Black Anthology,” will spotlight a collection of art songs by Black American composers.
Creatives & Arts
Rochester Beacon
9 hours agoBahama Mama to reunite for 50th anniversary show
The band’s embrace of reggae in the 1970s marks them as part of the earliest wave of American reggae.
Creatives & Arts
Rochester Beacon
September 9Harm reduction highlighted by nonprofit fighting opioid addiction
Recovery All Ways is part of a network of community-based organizations dedicated to promoting harm reduction and assisting those suffering from addiction.
Community Groups & Organizations
Rochester Beacon
September 10From crypto to AI
Greenidge Generation’s name change to Vulcan Infrastructure and Power reflects a major shift in business strategy for the operator of the embattled bitcoin mining plant on the shore of Seneca Lake.
Local Business
Rochester Beacon
September 9Union, URochester agree to continue negotiations
Health care and campus workers at the university are seeking a new labor agreement. Their current three-year pact has been extended to Sept. 26.
EducationIn and around Rochester
See & do
- 1255 Lofts
- 1st Player Video Game Truck
- 88 on Elm
- Acorn Ponds & Waterfalls
- Adams Street Recreation Center
Eat, drink & stay
- 12 Play Resto Lounge
- 1872 Cafe16 E Main St
- 490 Motel
- 140 Alex Bar & Grill
- 1872 Cafe431 W Main St
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Rochester by the numbers
- Area
- 35.76 sq mi (92.62 km²), 1.41 sq mi water
- Median age
- 33.7
- Households
- 93,261
- Persons per household
- 2.1
- Median household income
- $47,213
- Median house value
- $139,600
- Office
- DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
- Address
- 30 CHURCH ST, ROCHESTER, NY 14614