When I was getting ready to move to Rochester five years ago, my friends and family were confused. They wore worried faces when they asked me, “What’s in Rochester?” and “That’s not too far from the city, is it?” and “Do you like the cold weather?” My mother patted my arm and told me I […]
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It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood
There is so much talk about how to revitalize Rochester’s downtown and make the city a more attractive place to live. But many people have discovered the benefits of city life. Rochester is not too big, and is divided even further into manageable, diverse neighborhoods, each with its own character. A park is never far […]
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Pounding the pavement
I’ve been thinking about changing my name to Where’s Your Car? (though I would have preferred You’re Stunning or Are Those Real?). I recently got a car and people always wonder why I still walk places when I have the option to drive. It’s because I’ve concluded that everything a person needs to spend an […]
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We’d rather be out in the open
The areas in and around Rochester are rich with green space — diverse, convenient, and beautiful places to walk the dog, take out a canoe, find a zoo, or smell the lilacs. From the beautiful Seneca and Highland Parks, both designed by 19th-century landscape genius Frederick Law Olmsted, to Durand-Eastman Park, where you can feel […]
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A newbie’s checklist
So you’ve arrived, and now you need the basics: phone, utilities, a way to get around town, and, maybe, a way to get out of town. Here is some info to help you get settled in. Airport The Greater Rochester International Airport is at 1200 Brooks Avenue, four miles southwest of Rochester (464-4000, www.rocairport.com). It’s […]
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Get yourself something to eat
Welcome to the Rochester food scene. I write full reviews of different restaurants every other week in City, but here is a bit of a primer, by genre, to acquaint you with the area’s amazing variety of dining options. Burgers and hots ($4-$10 per person) Tom Wahl’s: Our second biggest regional chain has at least […]
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The gold of the silver screens
I’m only about 5-foot-3-inches, but I totally towered over Isabella Rossellini. Now, you may be wondering what sorts of circles a humble hometown girl like myself would run in that would enable me to reach that conclusion. It’s not because I mingle with the hoi polloi — it’s because Rochester is one of the more […]
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Tending to your health
Major hospitals Highland Hospital 1000 South Avenue, 473-2200 Monroe Community Hospital 435 East Henrietta Road, 760-6500 Park Ridge Hospital (Unity) 1555 Long Pond Road, 723-7000 Rochester General Hospital 1425 Portland Avenue, 922-4000 Rochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Avenue, 241-1200 St. Mary’s Hospital (Unity) 89 Genesee Street, 723-7000 Strong Memorial Hospital 601 Elmwood Avenue, 275-2100 General […]
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A little culture never hurt anyone
For a city our size, we’ve got plenty of culture. There’s enough for every taste and energy level, but not too much to overwhelm. Here’s only a partial list; check the weekly calendar in City for information on other groups, venues, and specific events. Visual arts A\V 8 Public Market, 423-0320, www.avspace.org | newer, small […]
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Block partying
Go ahead, give us a reason to celebrate. I dare you. Just pick something, anything at all — fruit, airplanes, balloons, jazz, snow — and we’ll throw a party for it. That’s just one of our very many talents. Fried dough, anyone? Lakeside Winter Celebration Date: mid-February Place: Ontario Beach Park Description: games, snow and […]
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Finding a beat you can dance to
I know it takes a little more than turning on the tube, but heading out for live music is so good for you. Plus the audience (you) is an integral part of each performance. You’ll help the performer avoid philosophical conundrums like, “If no one’s here to hear me, will I still make a sound?” […]
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A little place outside the city
Monroe County has 19 towns and nine incorporated villages. Aided by short commutes, particularly between Rochester and its inner-ring of suburbs, many of these are bedroom communities. Further out you’ll find more farmland and genuine, rural character. Actually, newcomers are often amazed at how quickly the city trappings can fall away if you get in […]
