# first rochester (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first rochester. Page: Feed: --- ## [Evans cites progress in affordable housing efforts](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/20/evans-cites-progress-in-affordable-housing-efforts/) _2026-08-21 · DAVID WAZANA · Rochester Beacon_ The city has a target of building 100 new affordable homes, Mayor Malik Evans said at a news conference Thursday. The post Evans cites progress in affordable housing efforts appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [RPD contracts with city schools renewed](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/20/rpd-contracts-with-city-schools-renewed/) _2026-08-20 · JACOB SCHERMERHORN · Rochester Beacon_ The Rochester school board approved contracts for officers to be on-site at certain high schools during arrival and dismissal and at special events. The contract renewals had failed to pass last month. The post RPD contracts with city schools renewed appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Purpose is the bottom line for this ‘finance guy’](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/20/purpose-is-the-bottom-line-for-this-finance-guy/) _2026-08-20 · WILL CLEVELAND · Rochester Beacon_ A CPA by training and a 13-year company veteran, Tom Rogers became ESL president and CEO in March. Like ESL’s leaders before him, Rogers wants Rochester's largest locally led financial institution to continue to grow by staying focused on its mission: to help the community thrive and prosper. The post Purpose is the bottom line for this ‘finance guy’ appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Judith Viorst’s wonderful, delightful, excellent, very good day](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/19/judith-viorsts-wonderful-delightful-excellent-very-good-day/) _2026-08-19 · PETER LOVENHEIM · Rochester Beacon_ On Sept. 24, author, poet, and humorist Judith Viorst will be among the honorees when the National Women’s Hall of Fame holds its induction ceremony in Rochester for the first time. The post Judith Viorst’s wonderful, delightful, excellent, very good day appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [New York’s physician shortage is creating a health care crisis](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/19/new-yorks-physician-shortage-is-creating-a-health-care-crisis/) _2026-08-19 · LINDA L. CLARK · Rochester Beacon_ Congress must act to stabilize Medicare payments to help encourage more physicians to establish practices in high-need communities. The post New York’s physician shortage is creating a health care crisis appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Books come first at new secondhand store](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/18/books-come-first-at-new-secondhand-store/) _2026-08-18 · DANIK SOUDAKOFF · Rochester Beacon_ Unlike many other bookstores, McFall’s Books on Monroe Avenue sells only books. That’s by plan, owner Gregory Logan says. The post Books come first at new secondhand store appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Legislature votes to accept new Operation Stonegarden grant](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/18/legislature-votes-to-accept-new-operation-stonegarden-grant/) _2026-08-18 · DAVID WAZANA · Rochester Beacon_ Six Democrats joined the Monroe County Legislature’s 11 Republicans to accept the $160,000 grant. The county has participated in the Department of Homeland Security program since 2009. The post Legislature votes to accept new Operation Stonegarden grant appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Wheel Works Brewing gives Shortsville factory a new, very different life](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/17/wheel-works-brewing-gives-shortsville-factory-a-new-very-different-life/) _2026-08-17 · WILL CLEVELAND · Rochester Beacon_ The Ontario County brewery and restaurant is set to open Sept. 15 inside a 147-year-old industrial building along the Canandaigua Lake Outlet. The post Wheel Works Brewing gives Shortsville factory a new, very different life appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [An activist and educator rooted in Black history](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/17/an-activist-and-educator-rooted-in-black-history/) _2026-08-17 · JUSTIN MURPHY · Rochester Beacon_ David Anderson used storytelling to build strength and resilience in Rochester’s Black community. He died Aug. 13 at age 96. The post An activist and educator rooted in Black history appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Clinton delivers commencement speech at Golisano Institute](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/14/clinton-delivers-commencement-speech-at-golisano-institute/) _2026-08-15 · DAVID WAZANA · Rochester Beacon_ Former President Bill Clinton addressed students graduating from the Golisano Institute for Business and Entrepreneurship. The post Clinton delivers commencement speech at Golisano Institute appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Hnt6FBdiW2ph) _2026-08-15 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [New festival to debut on East Avenue](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/14/new-festival-to-debut-on-east-avenue/) _2026-08-14 · BRODIE MARTIN · Rochester Beacon_ East Ave Fest, slated for Sept. 12 at the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street, comes 11 years after the East End Festival ended its quarter-century run. The post New festival to debut on East Avenue appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [Amid all the negativity, stand for something positive](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/13/amid-all-the-negativity-stand-for-something-positive/) _2026-08-13 · LETTERS TO THE BEACON · Rochester Beacon_ Travel our nation’s highways and byways to see what the media do not report. The post Amid all the negativity, stand for something positive appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [RPD’s return to schools uncertain](https://rochesterbeacon.com/2026/08/13/rpds-return-to-schools-uncertain/) _2026-08-13 · JACOB SCHERMERHORN · Rochester Beacon_ The Rochester City School District board has not yet approved contracts to continue the presence of city police officers during arrival and dismissal at certain high schools and at sports or special events. The post RPD’s return to schools uncertain appeared first on Rochester Beacon . ## [How to Turn Your Suburban Yard Into an Outdoor Living Oasis](https://rochestermagazine.org/how-to-turn-your-suburban-yard-into-an-outdoor-living-oasis/) _2026-07-31 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ The way we view our homes has fundamentally shifted over the past few years, extending far beyond the four walls that enclose our indoor living \[…\] The post How to Turn Your Suburban Yard Into an Outdoor Living Oasis appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [How a Weight Loss Center Can Support Your Health Goals](https://rochestermagazine.org/how-a-weight-loss-center-can-support-your-health-goals/) _2026-07-28 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight can be a challenging process that involves more than simply changing eating habits or increasing physical activity. Many people \[…\] The post How a Weight Loss Center Can Support Your Health Goals appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [Is a Prep School Summer Program Right for My Student?](https://rochestermagazine.org/is-a-prep-school-summer-program-right-for-my-student/) _2026-07-27 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ Explore the benefits, considerations, and potential impact of enrolling your student in a prep school summer program. This article aims to answer common questions to \[…\] The post Is a Prep School Summer Program Right for My Student? appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [Renovating Before You Sell: Which Updates Buyers Actually Notice](https://rochestermagazine.org/renovating-before-you-sell-which-updates-buyers-actually-notice/) _2026-07-16 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ Deciding which upgrades to tackle before listing your home can feel overwhelming, especially when budgets and timelines are tight. Not every renovation adds value in \[…\] The post Renovating Before You Sell: Which Updates Buyers Actually Notice appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [Protecting Your Property Value Through Preventive Maintenance](https://rochestermagazine.org/protecting-your-property-value-through-preventive-maintenance/) _2026-07-14 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ Every homeowner wants their property to hold its value, but few realize how much of that value depends on small, consistent upkeep rather than big \[…\] The post Protecting Your Property Value Through Preventive Maintenance appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [How to Choose Between Leading Local Roofing Companies](https://rochestermagazine.org/how-to-choose-between-leading-local-roofing-companies/) _2026-06-18 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ Facing a major exterior home renovation is universally acknowledged as one of the most stressful experiences a property owner can endure. When the structural integrity \[…\] The post How to Choose Between Leading Local Roofing Companies appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [How to Choose the Best Roofing Experts for Your Home](https://rochestermagazine.org/how-to-choose-the-best-roofing-experts-for-your-home/) _2026-05-28 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ Your home is your sanctuary, your primary financial investment, and your shelter against the unpredictable forces of nature. At the very top of this crucial \[…\] The post How to Choose the Best Roofing Experts for Your Home appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xOd1s00GSAgB) _2026-05-28 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Choosing the Right Experts for Your Garage Makeover](https://rochestermagazine.org/choosing-the-right-experts-for-your-garage-makeover/) _2026-05-11 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ For decades, the standard residential garage was little more than an afterthought in the grand scheme of home design. It was a purely utilitarian space, \[…\] The post Choosing the Right Experts for Your Garage Makeover appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [How to Choose the Best Paving Professional for Your Project](https://rochestermagazine.org/how-to-choose-the-best-paving-professional-for-your-project/) _2026-04-24 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ Property ownership comes with a myriad of responsibilities, but few elements dictate the initial impression of your home or commercial space quite like the surfaces \[…\] The post How to Choose the Best Paving Professional for Your Project appeared first on Rochester Magazine . ## [The Benefits of Skin Safe Adhesive Tape for Medical Practices](https://rochestermagazine.org/the-benefits-of-skin-safe-adhesive-tape-for-medical-practices/) _2026-04-23 · Rochester Magazine · Rochester Magazine_ In recent years, skin safe adhesive tape has become increasingly vital in medical practices. Its importance lies in ensuring patient safety and enhancing comfort during \[…\] The post The Benefits of Skin Safe Adhesive Tape for Medical Practices appeared first on Rochester Magazine .