The bike sharing service added eight service stations in city neighborhoods to provide greater access to transportation for those without cars.
Mitch Gruber
City lengthening community garden permits
This coming spring, the City of Rochester will begin issuing five-year permits for established community gardens. Right now the city issues permits for community gardens on vacant, city-owned properties for one growing season at a time. Under the new policy, if a non-profit organization has held permits for three years and the city hasn’t received […]
Round 2 for city voters in the race for mayor and Council
The Monroe County sheriff’s seat is on the ballot today, as are a slew of suburban seats and a question about whether New York should have a constitutional convention. View this article for links to the rest of CITY’s election coverage.
New energy for a city being reborn
This year’s City Council Democratic primary is a high-stakes contest at a time when the city is evolving, for better or worse. Downtown’s redevelopment is continuing, but big decisions remain about Parcel 5 and a proposed performing arts center there. Some neighborhoods are thriving, while others are struggling. Too many of the city’s residents are […]






