For those who want to take advantage of walking, there are some good eco-conscious decisions you can make in the city of Rochester and surrounding areas. There are great benefits that impact your wallet, your health, and others in your environment. If you want to know how walking can truly be economical and environmental, keep reading for more information.
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Why Walking Is the Choice of Eco-Conscious Commuters
Tuesday, March 26th, 2024Tags: City of Rochester, Rochester, save energy, save money, Walking
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8 Things to Keep In Mind While Moving to Rochester, NY
Monday, December 4th, 2023Are you planning to move to another state with your family? Statistics show one-third of people who are renters will move each year. If you’re not already considering Rochester, NY, there are many reasons you should do so. Here are some of the reasons why you should make Rochester your next home:
(more…)Tags: City of Rochester, Rochester NY
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Opinion: How Can We Prevent Drunk Driving in Rochester, NY?
Thursday, November 2nd, 2023Preventing drunk driving in Rochester, or any community for that matter, is an essential safety measure. According to the Department of Transportation, there are around 1.4 billion cars in the United States. Drunk driving is blamed for over 37 deaths every day in the United States. Prevention programs to stop drunk driving save lives. Here are some of the ways Rochester can get the problem under control.
(more…)Tags: City of Rochester, driving, Rochester NY
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7 Things to Know Before Moving to Rochester, NY
Monday, August 7th, 2023Rochester is a beautiful and charming city based in Upstate New York. It’s a destination steeped in culture featuring museums, art galleries, performance arts, jazz music, and education, and is known as the “birthplace of amateur photography.” Rochester is also fondly known as the city of flowers because it’s home to magnificently beautiful lilac flowers, with the first bush planted in the 1890s. Today, Rochester also celebrates the much-anticipated annual Lilac Festival.
If you’re looking to move, today’s article discusses some things to know before relocating to Rochester, New York.
(more…)Tags: City of Rochester, downtown Rochester, Rochester, Rochester history, Rochester NY
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Why You Should Forgo Driving and Start Walking in Rochester, NY
Monday, December 5th, 2022Rochester is one of the most beautiful cities in New York, offering views of stunning natural scenery and a thriving downtown. However, it is also one of the most congested cities in the US, making driving a headache for residents and visitors alike. Fortunately, there are plenty of reasons to leave your car behind and start walking instead. From mental health benefits to reduced carbon footprint, Rochester’s sidewalks offer many advantages that cars don’t.
(more…)Tags: City of Rochester, Rochester, Rochester NY, Rochester walkability
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Where You Can Find Snow Sports in Rochester
Friday, February 11th, 2022By Melissa Brewer
Snowsports in Rochester are meant to be exciting and memorable. Ice hockey is filled with intensity and speed, while cross-country skiing will leave you feeling breathless, exhilarated, and eager for more fun. When you come to Rochester, be sure to visit these five locations. These are the best places to participate in snow sports while you’re in Rochester.
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Where to Sell Your Handmade Goods in Rochester
Monday, January 31st, 2022By Sammi Cohen
Crafting has taken on a whole new life. People are finding that they can make desired goods that will make them a little money along the way. Plenty of crafting groups have sprung up on social media that specifically look at helping people in the Rochester area find ways to sell their lovely products, but it goes beyond that as well. There are many great places in the physical space of Rochester that are also great for selling products and making some extra money.
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With an Increase in Carjackings, Is Rochester Still Safe to Drive?
Tuesday, November 9th, 2021By Melissa Brewer
There is some unfortunate news regarding driving in Rochester, New York. The police and media have reported an increase in carjackings, and if you’re a driver you know that’s trouble. Carjackers are often armed, violent, and desperate to get away from the scene of a crime, making the situation very volatile if you’re unprepared or choose to fight back. Even though carjackings are on the rise, there is evidence that suggests that it’s still safe to drive in Rochester, so long as you know what you’re doing.
(more…)Tags: cars in Rochester, City of Rochester, downtown Rochester, driving, Main Street, Rochester, Rochester NY
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What To Do Now That the Rochester Auto Show Is Cancelled
Wednesday, September 1st, 2021By Sammi Cohen
If you were one of the many people looking forward to the Rochester Auto Show this year, you’re unfortunately out of luck. COVID-19 and its spread have canceled this event for the year, leaving many people with few options for fun. Thankfully, there are still many things that you can do to keep yourself entertained and avoid pandemic boredom concerns. These ideas might just help you get through this tough time.
(more…)Tags: boredom, City of Rochester, covid, New York, pandemic, Rochester, rochester events, Rochester NY, things to do in Rochester
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Filling In: Midtown Parcel 5 (Revisited)
Monday, August 29th, 2016![2008 Conceptual plan for Midtown by the City of Rochester [PHOTO: City Hall Photo Lab Contemporary Collection]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/topics/wp-content/uploads/Original_Conceptual_Plan.jpg)
Welcome back, readers! In this edition of Filling In, let’s take another look at Parcel 5. Before we get started, quickly refresh by scouting the last time we discussed this site. I apologize in advance that this article probably isn’t going to cover much more about what I think should be done with the site, rather, what should probably not be done, and why…
Tags: City of Rochester, Midtown Commons, Midtown Parcel 5, Midtown public space, Rochester, Rochester NY, This Is Not A Park
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RocLinks 4/23/16
Saturday, April 23rd, 2016![Xerox Plaza [PHOTO: Author]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/denker/links/Xerox_Plaza.jpg)
From local development to just plain news of the weird, here are your RocLinks for this past week…
Tags: City of Rochester, development, Matt Denker, Matthew Denker, Neighborhood of the Arts, RocLinks, survey
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Celebrate City Living
Wednesday, April 6th, 2016![Celebrate City Living is a new program aiming to help homebuyers and renters learn about the benefits of living in the city. [Image: Provided]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/celebrate-city-living-01.jpg)
The following story was submitted by Celebrate City Living
It will actually be warm soon—and stay warm. But, when you live in upstate NY you don’t necessarily wait for the ground to thaw to start your housing search. Smart shoppers know the best spots don’t last long on the market, whether it’s a new build, a fixer upper or a historic landmark. Now there’s another tool you can add to your home buying tool box.
The City of Rochester, City Council, and the Rochester Coalition for Neighborhood Living have launched Celebrate City Living 
, a new program to help homebuyers and renters learn about the benefits of living in the city and find the resources to make it easier to buy or rent a home in Rochester…
Tags: Beverly Fair-Brooks, Celebrate City Living, city living, City of Rochester, Mayor Lovely Warren, real-estate, Rochester, Rochester apartments, Rochester Coalition for Neighborhood Living, Rochester home for sale, Rochester NY, Ted Wood
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Filling In: 37 Eagle Street Part 4
Tuesday, March 29th, 2016
When we last spoke, it was Halloween, and we were on the eve of our first zoning board of appeals and preservation board hearings. It’s now March and we’ve been to two hearings for each board, and spoiler alert, we’ve received approval(s) from each. Yay! But now that we’re here, let’s take a look at the process and all the fun we had…
Tags: 37 Eagle Street, City of Rochester, Corn Hill, Filling In, government, infill development, Matt Denker, Matthew Denker, preservation code, preservation district, Rochester Preservation Board, zoning, Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), zoning code
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RocLinks 3/19/16
Saturday, March 19th, 2016![Cleaning at Rochester's Lower Falls [PHOTO: The Lower Falls Foundation]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/denker/links/Cleaning_Rochester_Lower_Falls.jpg)
From local development to just plain news of the weird, here are your RocLinks for this past week…
Tags: AJ Costello & Son, architecture, City of Rochester, development, Lower Falls, Matt Denker, Matthew Denker, Rochester NY, Rose Fellowship, urban planning
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Filling In: Zoning Part 5, What Next?
Sunday, February 28th, 2016
And now for the final chapter of our little zoning adventure. This is the part where you, the gentle reader, are given the opportunity to read a final few hundred words about the kinds of zoning changes that would really make a difference in Rochester. If that sounds terrible (it might be), don’t click on.
Tags: City of Rochester, Filling In, form-based code, Matt Denker, Matthew Denker, Rochester, Rochester NY, zoning, zoning code
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Rochester Goes Red for Heart Health
Saturday, February 6th, 2016![Rochester buildings were illuminated in red yesterday for National Wear Red Day, an event to raise awareness about heart disease & stroke for the American Heart Association. [Image: Kathy Oehling Photography]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/rochester-buildings-go-red-for-heart-disease-01.jpg)
You may have noticed the City of Rochester went red last night. February is American Heart Month and buildings including Xerox Tower, Kodak Tower, One East Avenue, Rundell Library, and City Hall were lit up to show support for National Wear Red Day and raise awareness about heart health…
Tags: American Heart Association, American Heart Month, City of Rochester, health care, heart disease, Kodak Tower, Marc Natale, National Wear Red Day, One East Avenue, Rochester, Rochester American Heart Association, Rochester City Hall, Rochester NY, Rochester skyline, Rundel Library, Rundel Memorial Building, Xerox Tower
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Filling In: Zoning Part 4, All the Other Zones
Thursday, November 5th, 2015
Well, it had to come to this – a whirlwind article about everything else in Rochester. We’re going to run the gamut from Industrial, to all the Center City District (CCD) zones to Open Space, and everything inbetween. Buckle Up…
Tags: City of Rochester, Filling In, Matt Denker, Matthew Denker, Rochester, Rochester NY, zoning, zoning code
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72 Conkey Avenue: Lost
Sunday, October 25th, 2015![72 Conkey Avenue has been demolished. [IMAGE: RochesterSubway.com]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/clifford-and-conkey.jpg)
Here’s a quick update on a story we brought attention to exactly five years ago. On this empty lot (shown above) once stood 72 Conkey Avenue. The old 19th century Victorian storefront had been the subject of a demolition-vs-rehabilitation debate—one between the City of Rochester and neighborhood resident, Jim Fraser, who has restored a handful of neglected homes in the area. Jim saw 72 Conkey as a diamond in the rough…
Tags: 14621, City of Rochester, Clifford Avenue, Conkey Avenue, demolition, historic preservation, Ibero, Jim Fraser, Jo Dickinson, Rochester, Rochester NY, urban renewal, urban revitalization
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Filling In: Zoning Part 2, Residential
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015![34 Atkinson Street - An utterly illegal house to build today. [IMAGE: Google]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/denker/zoning/34_Atkinson_St.jpg)
Hope your heart is still racing from our introduction to Zoning last week, because this week we’re talking about residential zoning in Rochester!
Contrary to common knowledge, residential zoning isn’t exclusively for residences (nor is commercial zoning exclusively for commercial – it’s a good place to build apartments, in fact). That said, Rochester has 3 specific residential zones that we’re discussing here. Grab your bow tie and let’s go…
Tags: City of Rochester, Filling In, Matt Denker, Matthew Denker, Rochester, Rochester NY, zoning, zoning code
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Filling In: Zoning Part 1, Introduction
Thursday, September 10th, 2015![Current Rochester Zoning Map [IMAGE: City of Rochester]](https://www.rochestersubway.com/images/photos/denker/zoning/Rochester_Zoning_Map.jpg)
Well readers, this is it. The series of articles you’ve been waiting for your entire life without even knowing it. That’s right, we’re going to talk about zoning, and more specifically, zoning in Rochester. I’ve been known to refer to zoning as the last bastion for the wicked, and over the next few weeks, I look forward to pleading my case.
Tags: City of Rochester, Edward Bassett, Filling In, form-based code, Matt Denker, Matthew Denker, New York City, Rochester, Rochester NY, Village of Euclid (Ohio) v. Ambler Realty Co., West Palm Beach FL, zoning, zoning code
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