City Hall announced late this afternoon that the July 15th deadline for submitting RFPs to the city for developing Midtown Parcel 5 is being extended. Potential bidders asked for more time because a consultant’s report commissioned by the city on the feasibility of a Rochester performing arts center isn’t being delivered until tomorrow (Friday). Mayor Warren […]
Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren wants a public bikeshare system for Rochester, starting with downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods, then eventually going city-wide. The city has issued a request for proposals for a privately owned and operated system that wouldn’t need taxpayer support. Bikeshare programs make a number of bikes available at stations on city streets […]
“Black Lives Matter” protests took place around the country last night…from San Francisco to Rochester, where 76 people were arrested after blockading the corner of East Avenue and Alexander Street. Most were processed through City Court this morning and released on appearance tickets. Some 400 protesters rallied early Friday evening at the Liberty Pole, then […]