The Do The Right Thing Award program has been part of the Rochester Police Department (RPD) since 1995. The goal of Do The Right Thing is to foster positive relationships between local law enforcement and youth in the community. The Do The Right Thing Award program recognizes youth for their bravery, courage, and...
Learn about the Youth Voice One Vision program, including application forms to get involved.
Major Special Events permitted in the City of Rochester.
The Rochester Schools Modernization Program (the “RSMP”) was created by the New York State Legislation in 2007 in order to provide the City of Rochester (“City”) and the Rochester City School District (“RCSD”) greater capability to meet the educational needs of its schoolchildren.
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
Free Historical Walking Tour in Downtown Rochester
Earth Explorers Activities that expose people to nature have been shown to improve health and happiness and are a great way to educate through exploration and discovery. They are also just plain fun! The Earth Explorers program aims to expose youth to the nature right in the city.
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A long-running book discussion group for adults.
Children's story time at the Monroe Branch Library
1.1-mile historical walking tour
Toddler and pre-school storytime in Highland Park
1.2-mile guided walking tour exploring Rochester's industrial history.
1-mile guided walking tour exploring Rochester's history.
The City of Rochester, in collaboration with the Monroe County Board of Elections, will host a series of voter registration and education events at five City R-Centers during National Voter Education Week, Oct. 7 to 11.
The City of Rochester is partnering with the Monroe County Board of Elections for National Voter Education Week. During this week, residents can visit select city R-Centers from 4 – 6 p.m. to learn about the following from Board of Election staff:
Exposure to lead can cause serious health effects in all age groups. Infants and children who drink water containing lead could have decreases in IQ and attention span and increases in learning and behavior problems. Lead exposure among women who are pregnant increases prenatal risks.
Twenty students participated in the D.C. trip, which included visits to the National Museum of African American History and Culture; Library of Congress; U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum; Howard University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU); and the Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr., and WWII...
The City of Rochester Office of Financial Empowerment is teaming up with the New York State Comptroller's Office for a series of financial wellness workshops on October 12, 2024.