Rochester’s a city in transition, with changes taking place everywhere: in its population, its employment base, its neighborhoods, its politics, its downtown. But this is nothing new. Change is woven throughout the city’s history, brought about by individuals – famous and not famous – who helped build it from its early days as a mill […]
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Down the road
As city residents, we tend to constantly be on the hunt for the hot new shops, restaurants, and entertainment. It’s great to be on the cutting edge when it comes to what’s new and hip in Rochester, but in our pursuit of the next new thing, we sometimes overlook what’s right under our noses. Every […]
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Studio fit
Did you take ballet lessons as a child? Maybe some contemporary or jazz classes during your teenage years or early 20’s? Perhaps you’re looking to dive back into dance now, and try something new. Or maybe you’re simply searching for a fun alternative to the gym. Whatever your situation, Rochester offers an eclectic variety of […]
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Drinking off the radar
We all have our favorite watering hole, our version of Cheers, where everyone knows our name and that we like our martinis with vodka, very cold, and very dirty. We are creatures of habit, but sometimes we crave someplace new, a place where we can see how the other half lives, but still feel welcome. […]
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Writing in ROC
Rochester’s rich culture has provided inspiration for many literary works over the years. Local authors take our area’s distinct elements — heritage, geography, tones — and use them to tell stories, create imagery, and ultimately touch others. City spoke with five of Rochester’s need-to-know authors to find out how the city has affected their work. […]
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ANNUAL MANUAL ’08: Introduction
In one of the "Man on the Street" interviews you’ll find in this publication, software writer Andrew Branch says he likes Rochester because "no matter where you live, it’s close to lakes, skiing, and the Adirondacks. Everything’s available." That’s a concise way of explaining just some of Rochester’s charms. We’ve got rivers, lakes, beaches, gorgeous […]
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ANNUAL MANUAL ’08: Arts & entertainment
“There’s nothing to do in this city." Whenever I hear someone say something like that, I want to beat them about the head and shoulders. Rochester is not New York City. Rochester is not Washington, D.C. Rochester is not Los Angeles, or any other booming metropolis. But for a city its size, Rochester is practically […]
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ANNUAL MANUAL ’08: Music
Welcome to Rochester. No matter how you wound up here – bad directions, chasing a romance that didn’t pan out, or as a member of the Witness Protection Program – we’re glad you’ve decided to join us. If you’re like us, you like live music; all kinds of live music. Jazz, rock, blues, folk, classical, […]
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Who’s representing
Mayor Bill Johnson 30 Church Street, Rochester 14614 428-7045, crmayor@cityofrochester.gov www.cityofrochester.gov Rochester City Council City Council President Lois Giess (D) 30 Church Street, Rochester 14614 428-7538, giessl@cityofrochester.gov Monroe County County Executive Maggie Brooks (R) 39 West Main Street, Rochester 14614 428-5301, countyexecutive@monroecounty.gov www.monroecounty.gov Monroe County Legislature 39 West Main Street, Rochester 14614 Majority leader: Bill […]
