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Christ Church Rochester

Christ Church Rochester (typically just called Christ Church) is an Episcopal church in the East End. The building is the home of the very impressive Craighead-Saunders Organ, a reproduction of a 1776 organ from Vilnius, Lithuania. See: pic. It is frequently used by the Eastman School of Music for public concerts. The church is also the home of the Christ Church Schola Cantorum. For one week each year the church becomes a music venue for the Rochester International Jazz Festival

Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church

Memorial A. M. E. Zion Church has the distinction of being the oldest operating Black church in the city of Rochester, having been founded in 1827 as the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Their first building, erected in 1833 on Favor Street, served as the meeting grounds for notable abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and commanded national significance; its basement was the original home of Douglass' North Star newspaper. In 1907 the original structure was replaced on the same site by a new building (which still stands) incorporating a number of memorial windows honoring Douglass, Susan B. Anthony, and Harriet Tubman among others. At that time "Memorial" was added to the name of the church. The congregation moved to their modern building on Clarissa Street in 1975; the memorial windows to Anthony and Tubman can still be seen there. Rochester History Vol. XXI: Lights and Shadows In Local Negro History Beyond the Sanctuary - A Look Back in History

First Unitarian Church of Rochester

The building in winter Installing the organ from the former St. Bernard's Seminary in the auditorium The church building for First Unitarian Church of Rochester was designed by Louis Kahn and regularly draws architects, students, and other visitors from around the world. The congregation is theologically diverse (typical for UUs), including both theists and nontheists. The church has a long history of social justice activity (local historian Blake McKelvey once called it "Rochester's alert conscience and hospitable roof") which continues today in the form of support for marriage equality and other progressive (or, if you prefer, liberal) causes. To participate in a survey on local architecture visit, Rochester Archipedia Survey

Borinquen Dance Theatre

Founded in 1981, Borinquen Dance Theatre, Inc. uses the study and performance of Puerto Rican folkloric and Latin contemporary dance to foster physical and emotional well-being and to build self-esteem, confidence and maturity. Borinquen Dance Theater is a non-profit organization serving youth ages 8 and older. Headquartered in Downtown United Presbyterian Church. Borinquen Dance Theatre Offers a diverse range of youth, many from economically challenged families, the opportunity to develop and practice discipline through the mental and physical training afforded by a rigorous holistic dance program; Cultivates leadership skills and teamwork through training, structure, cultural education, and positive role models; Fosters excellence through high expectations while balancing the demands of academic success with the methods of a disciplined rehearsal, training, and performance program. History Rising to the challenge posed by Garth Fagan at the Puerto Rican Festival more than three decades ago, Nydia has created her own legacy in dance education and youth advocacy through Borinquen Dance Theatre. Her students have gone on to careers in the medical profession, community work, local government and becoming owners of their own dance studios.

First Baptist Church of Rochester

First Baptist Church of Rochester was RocWiki's Business of the Month for January 2011! First Baptist Church of Rochester is an American Baptist Church dating back to 1818, whose welcome states: "We seek to be a welcoming community where every child of God is included. Individually we espouse soul freedom, endeavoring to live by the moral and ethical principles taught by Christ and revealed in scripture, realizing that God is the ultimate and soul judge of our thoughts and actions. As a worshipping community, we celebrate and seek to be worthy trustees of God's creation in all its diversity. We uphold freedom of religious expression, expect no conformity to any creed, and strive for social justice within all human relationships." 1 Participatory activities include: Adult and Youth Choirs Bell Choir Youth group activities Bible Studies FBC is also home to HealthCore Counseling and Consulting and Rochester English Country Dancing. 1Website About Page

All Saints Anglican Church

All Saints Anglican Church is a church located in the St. Joseph's Park Neighborhood. They are a Bible-based parish of Anglican Christians in the Greater Rochester area officially remaining within the Anglican Communion, and an affiliate parish of the American Anglican Council. The Holy Scriptures are the basis and authority for their worship, education and practices. They remain in the orthodox Anglican traditions of Christian Faith and are members of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) in the Diocese of the Holy Spirit.

Presbytery of Genesee Valley

Website Graphic The Presbytery of Genesee Valley is the regional presbytery of the Presbyterian Church of the USA that covers Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties. They are headquartered on South Winton Road in Brighton. Member Churches in Monroe County City of Rochester Brighton Presbyterian Church Calvary St. Andrews Parish Dewey Ave Presbyterian Church Downtown United Presbyterian Church Lakeside Presbyterian Church New Life Presbyterian Church South Presbyterian Church Third Presbyterian Church Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church Eastern Suburbs Christ Clarion Presbyterian Church (Pittsford) First Presbyterian Church of East Rochester First Presbyterian Church of Pittsford Irondequoit Presbyterian Church John Calvin Presbyterian Church (Irondequoit) Laurelton United Presbyterian Church (Irondequoit) Penfield Presbyterian Church Perinton Presbyterian Church Summerville Presbyterian Church Webster Presbyterian Church Western Suburbs Bethany Presbyterian Church (Greece) Brockport, First Presbyterian Church Chili, First Presbyterian Church Gates Presbyterian Church John Knox Presbyterian Church (Greece) Ogden Presbyterian Church Parkminster Presbyterian Church (Chili) Southern Suburbs Honeoye Falls, First Presbyterian Church Mendon, The Church Rochester Korean United Presbyterian Church (Rush) Scottsville Union Presbyterian Church Member Churches in Surrounding Counties See website directory

Francis Pharcellus Church

Wikimedia Image of Church Francis Pharcellus Church (February 22, 1839-April 11, 1906) was an American publisher and editor. He was born in Rochester, New York and is most famous for writing the 21st September, 1897 editorial, "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." From the editorial page of the New York Sun, September 21, 1897: Is There a Santa Claus? We take pleasure in answering at once thus prominently the communication below, expressing at the same time our great gratification that its faithful author is numbered among the friends of The Sun: Dear Editor— I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in The Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa Claus? — Virginia O'Hanlon, 115 West Ninety-fifth street. Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except what they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge. Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished. Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood. Francis Pharcellus Church died in New York City and is buried in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency

COMIDA holds its board meetings at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center. Photo by Ben Margolis (April 2007) The County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA) is an economic development agency of Monroe County, as described on their website About Us page, "was created ... with the goal to promote, encourage, attract and develop job and recreational opportunities and economically sound commerce and industry throughout Monroe County, for the purpose of preventing unemployment and economic deterioration. ... COMIDA provides assistance to qualified applicants/projects. COMIDA does not lend any money to these projects, rather this assistance is provided through tax exemptions, real property tax abatements and access to lower interest rates through tax exempt bond issues. ... Approved projects have included construction of a blood collection processing facility for the Red Cross, a state-of-the-art distribution center for CooperVision, renovation of an existing building for Rochester Precision Optics manufacturing facility, renovation of the former ArtCraft Optical building" - {now known as Buckingham Commons }. "COMIDA provides this assistance without any public money. Income is generated by the fees charged to applicants. These monies are reinvested in our community to further the goals of economic development." COMIDA has been controversial in recent times with accusation by government officials and citizens of always granting tax breaks, eroding the tax base, and for not creating jobs that are equal in value to the taxes not collected. COMDIA lists the following partnerships: Biz2Edu, Empire State Development, Greater Rochester Enterprise, The Entrepreneurs Network, RochesterWorks!, Small Business Administration, City of Rochester, Rochester Business Alliance, Rochester Downtown Development Corporation, CNSE's Smart System Technology & Commercialization Center of Excellence, and Rochester Gas & Electric Notes and References COMIDA Board Meetings to review applications are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Ebenezer Watts Conference Center, 49 S. Fitzhugh Street, Rochester, New York 14614 at 12:00 noon. Every project seeking COMIDA assistance must use all local labor for the construction of new, expanded or renovated facilities. 1 Audit Problems - NY State Office of State Comptroller Also see COMIDA Discussions on Water Buffalo Press Forum calls for oversight of COMIDA (PDF) from D&C Update on COMIDA June 2006 - on RochesterTurning.com Brighton Town Councilman questions County of Monroe COMDIA BNET.com - Daly Record Sep 17-2008 Maggie Brooks' COMDIA does it Again!!! On DragonFlyEye.net Penfield bayfront housing project gets tax breaks Democrat and Chronicle - 10/15/2013 COMIDA Approves Incentives For Xerox - WXXI 07/25/2013 COMIDA OKs breaks for Marketplace; new anchor planned - RBJ 12/18/2013

Fitzhugh Street

Fitzhugh Street is an old route that is divided in two ways: between North and South Fitzhugh Street, and in two disconnected fragments chopped up by the Inner Loop. One part is in downtown's Four Corners neighborhood and the other is in Corn Hill. To make matters even more confusing, the two divisions do not correspond: the downtown portion is both North and South. This article refers to "Fitzhugh Street" as a whole. Fitzhugh Street is known for its rich heritage. It passes through two historic districts and boasts some impressive architecture. Located on Fitzhugh Street Traveling south. Downtown Fitzhugh Street in Four Corners is dominated by the City Hall Historic District to the south and Downtown United Presbyterian Church and City Hall (on the corner of North Fitzhugh and Church Street) to the north. Intersects with West Main Street and West Broad Street. 121 N: Downtown United Presbyterian Church Borinquen Dance Theatre GVCLU NYCLU Rochester Gay Men's Chorus Rochester Roots Rochester Women's Community Chorus 40 N : Rochester and Monroe County Employees Federal Credit Union 28 N: Sister Cities Parking Garage 10 N : Monroe County Public Defender's Office 13 S : Academy Building Founders Café 17 S : St. Luke's Church 47 S : Monroe County District Attorney Corn Hill South Fitzhugh in Corn Hill is primarily residential and is considered one of the most beautiful streets in Rochester. It is part of the Third Ward Historic District. South Plymouth Avenue is a notable intersection. 133 S : Hoyt-Potter House Corn Hill Neighbors Association Landmark Society 134 S : Pathfinder Engineers and Architects 148 S : Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children Links Birdseye View of Fitzhugh Street, Rochester c.1904 - Rochester Subway (2012-12-07) City Living: That oft-forgotten leg of Fitzhugh Street - Democrat and Chronicle (2013-11-13)

Grove Street Flats

Grove Street Flats is a planned rental unit in between the recently built Grove Street Townhouses and Halo Lofts. The "silver" building is a former church which has been converted into 12 student housing units. They are targeted towards Eastman School of Music graduate and doctoral students seeking a multi-roommate setting off-campus, but with the modern amenities (such as broadband access) now expected in college dorms. It was expected to open in Fall 2008 but was still listed as planned in the Rochester strategic Center City Development document dated March 4, 2009.

New Hope Free Methodist Church

New Hope's Building at 62 Union St. Our vision is to be a hub of life transformation that spreads the hope of Jesus Christ to all four quadrants of the City of Rochester. We are young, old and everything in between. We come from different economic, social, ethnic and racial backgrounds. We embrace diversity, in all its complexity, because it reflects our understanding of God’s Kingdom and His heart for all people to be one. We are partners with God and others in works of service and expressions of love, justice and mercy. Our mission is to Love God, Love Each Other and Serve the World.

African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church

Erected in 1833 on Favor Street, this building has the distinction of having been the first black church in the city of Rochester. Serving as the meeting grounds notable abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, this church commanded national significance. Its basement was the original home of the North Star. Also known as: AME Zion Church. Official Site Rochester History Vol. XXI: Lights and Shadows In Local Negro History

Airport Rochester Taxi Services

Airport & Rochester Taxi Services is a taxi and transportation services company serving Rochester, Rochester Airport and surrounding suburbs. "Our taxi drivers are licensed to drive a taxi after background check. Taxi cabs are equipped with taximeters and taxi fares are regulated by the City council. All taximeters are certified checked and sealed by the Dpt. of weight and measurements. Ride Airport & Rochester Taxi services cabs with peace of mind." 1

City Hall

General Info City Hall is the seat of government for the City of Rochester. It is located in the Four Corners section of downtown at the corner of Fitzhugh Street and Church Street. It is home to the Mayor, City Council, the City Clerk and many departments of city government. Here you will also find our FOIL office. Many official public meetings and events are held here. Because the City Clerk issues marriage licenses and is authorized by law to marry couples there are also many marriages held in the ornate atrium. The Link Gallery located in City Hall hosts periodic art exhibits and is open to the public at no cost. City Hall Cafe is located in the basement and opens to the public at 9:00AM. Old City Hall The current City Hall is an old Federal building originally built in 1885. It was sold to the city and tastefully expanded and renovated about 1975. Additional restoration work on the historic building's facade has been done since then. Rochester's first City Hall is now known as Irving Place and is still standing. Rochester City Hall Photo Lab The City Hall Photo Lab contains over 1,500 images of city events, places, and public works from the past 20 years, and over 150 images of Rochester's earlier history. The collection doesn't have regular hours, so to get access to the collection, you need to have a Records Access Application filed with the Bureau of Communications. If you want to use this nifty city resource, you can file a Access Application using the contact information above. Zagster has a bike station outside.

Golden Link

The Golden Link Folk Singing Society promotes concerts, workshops, jam sessions, and the Turtle Hill Folk Fesitval. Golden Link also has a large lending library of sheet and recorded music. They host a weekly play/sing along at the Twelve Corners Presbyterian Church, inviting anyone with interest to come and contribute. Everyone is given a chance to play, sing, or request a song of their own choosing—everyone else free to contribute as they see fit. Their web site provides one of (if not the) most comprehensive calendars relating to folk music and dance in the Rochester area. Click here to view calendar.

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church

Cornerstone Presbyterian Church is a congregation of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church (OPC), located on Dewey Avenue in Greece. Cornerstone is the product of a merger of two OPC congregations in Rochester (Covenant Presbyterian Church and Memorial Orthodox Presbyterian Church). Our inaugural worship service was conducted on March 1, 2019. The Orthodox Presbyterian Church is a denomination formed in 1936 to maintain the Biblical beliefs and practices abandoned by liberal churches. See OPC history. Our beliefs come from the Bible, God's unfailing guide in matters of faith and life. The Bible's teaching is summarized in the historic Westminster Confession of Faith, our doctrinal standard. We proclaim the Bible's timeless message through expository preaching and careful teaching. (https://cornerstonepresbyterian.org) See also: Orthodox Presbyterian Church (Wikipedia)

Compeer

Organization Logo ® See: Compeer, Rochester Inc. for complete information on the local Rochester operations. Compeer Inc. is an international, nonprofit organization founded and based in Rochester that "helps adults and children overcome the devastating effects of mental illness, such as loneliness, isolation and low self-esteem – through the power of friendship. Our volunteer-based programs and services, which serve as a complement to therapy, provide supportive friendships for people in mental-health care – helping them on their recovery journey." 1 History "Compeer began in 1973 as “Adopt-a-Patient” at the Rochester PsychiatricCenter. The program served adults struggling with mental illness by providing a “friend” who would visit the patient on a regular basis. Compeer began to serve youth in 1978. In 1980, Compeer began expanding throughout New York State and in 1982, ‘Compeer International’ was established to promote the Compeer model nationally. In 2006, Compeer International became Compeer, Inc. and the Rochester affiliate became Compeer Rochester, Inc. There are currently 80 programs in 27 states, Canada and Australia." 2 1Home Page2History on Rochester Compeer website

Carolee Conklin

Carolee Conklin was elected to the Rochester City Council in 2005 after 30 years of work in local and county government, most recently as Rochester's city clerk. Carolee's Website

Food & Shelter

The Food & Shelter page provides information about community services that assist with food and shelter for neighbors in need. Food and Shelter Asbury Dining & Caring Center - 1010 East Avenue Catholic Family Center (CFC) - 547 Joseph Avenue Dimitri House - 102 N. Union Street House of Mercy - 285 Ormond Street Mercy Residential Services - 198 Oriole Street Open Door Mission - 156 N. Plymouth Avenue RAIHN - the Rochester Area Interfaith Hospitality Network REACH Advocacy - emergency winter homeless shelter (2017 location TBA) Saint Joseph's House Salvation Army – Rochester Area Services - 70 Liberty Pole Way Sojourner House - 30 Millbank Street YWCA - 175 North Clinton Avenue Food Only A Meal & More - 25 Broadway Blessed Sacrament Supper Program - 534 Oxford Street Calvary St. Andrews Parish - South Wedge Cameron Community Ministries - 48 Cameron Street Community Food Center - 743 S Plymouth Community Food Cupboard - 253 N. Clinton Avenue FOODLINK Greece Ecumenical Food Shelf, Inc. - 500 Maiden Lane Irondequoit Community Cupboard - 4275 Culver Road Meals on Wheels St. Martin's Place - 55 Ontario Street St. Peter's Kitchen - 681 Brown Street Other Resources See Community Wishbook for additional charity entries Food Stamps - Monroe County - 111 Westfall Rd; 585 753-6298 Info - telephone access available Farmers Markets to use EBT - “Customers will be able to “swipe” their EBT cards at a central terminal at the Public Market to receive $1 wooden tokens, which will function as cash at the Market.” In addition to the Rochester Public Market, EBT Tokens will be available at the South Wedge, Westside, Irondequoit and FoodLink farmers markets SNAP USDA - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

City of Rochester

About The City of Rochester is the municipal entity responsible for governing Rochester, a city in Monroe County in Western New York state on the shores of Lake Ontario. Composed of the three branches of government, City Council, a Mayor, and Rochester City Court, the City of Rochester derives its authority from its Charter under New York State Law2. More information about the city is available in the article on Rochester. Neighborhoods See Rochester Neighborhoods Northeast Quadrant Northwest Quadrant Southeast Quadrant Southwest Quadrant Parks Edit this section See Rochester City Parks A-Z Aberdeen Square Park Anderson Park Aqueduct Park Baden Park Broadway Park Brown Square Park Browncroft Rose Garden Park Cobb's Hill Park Cobb's Hill Recreation Center Tay House Lodge Washington Grove Conkey Corner Park Cornerstone Park Don Samuel Torres Park Durand-Eastman Park - Monroe County Parks Edgerton Park Ellwanger & Barry Park Fourth Street and Peck Street Park Gardens of First Unitarian Church Genesee Crossroads Park - Includes the Sister Cities Pedestrian Bridge Genesee Gateway Park Genesee Riverway Trail Genesee Valley Greenway Genesee Valley Park - Monroe County Parks - just south of UR on the riverway. Goodwin Park Granite Mills Commons Highland Park - Monroe County Parks Jefferson Terrace Park Jones Square Park J.P. Riley Park J.R. Wilson Park Kilburn Park Lomb Memorial Park Lunsford Circle Park Manhattan Square Park Maplewood Park Marie Daley Park Mayor Thomas P. Ryan, Jr. Community Center and Library Morrison Park Ontario Beach Park - Monroe County Parks Otto Henderberg Park Paul Bianchi Park Pulaski Park Quamina Park St. Joseph's Park Schiller Park Sebastian Park Seneca Park - Monroe County Parks Streb Park Sumner Park Susan B. Anthony Square Park Troup Street Park Tryon Park West Turning Point Park Washington Grove Washington Square Park Pocket Parks 3 Caring Park E.D.E.N. Urban Gardens The Gateway Linear Garden Mark's Park Nathaniel Square The Orchard Park Avenue Green Star Alley Park 1Monroe County GIS2Administrative Divisions in New York State - City3Pocket-parks are created from former property lots and are often primarily community-maintained. Links Rochester on City-Data.com - lots of useful information with extract at Demographics. Overview, Video & Real Estate Listings from Property Source

Greece Police Department

The Greece Police Department is the police department serving the town of Greece. Police Chief Todd Baxter oversees 98 officers. The Greece Police Department sponsors the Greece Police Athletic League, a neighborhood watch program, a D.A.R.E. program, and the Citizens Police Academy program. History The Greece Police Department has had five police chiefs since its inception in 1822. 1. Chief Milton Carter 2. Chief Gerard Paul 3. Chief Gerald Phelan 4. Chief Merritt Rahn 5. Chief Todd Baxter Awards The Greece Police Department was voted "Best Local Scandal" in City Newspaper's 'Best of Rochester' awards in 2009.1

RG&E (Rochester Gas & Electric)

Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E) is your electric and natural gas utility provider for the Rochester region, serving customers across a nine-county area centered on Monroe County. Every home in the Rochester area gets electricity and gas delivered through RG&E's infrastructure, regardless of which energy supplier you choose. When moving, you need to call RG&E at least 10–11 days before your move-in date to set up service. If the previous tenant's service was disconnected, RG&E will need to send a technician to turn it back on — and that can take up to 5 business days depending on availability. If service is still active, you may be able to start your account over the phone with just a meter reading. You'll need to provide: your full name, Social Security number, service address, move-in date, and a phone number. A security deposit may be required for new customers. After setting up your RG&E account, you can optionally choose an alternate Energy Service Company (ESCO) for the supply portion of your bill. RG&E handles delivery either way. Customer Service: 1-800-743-2110 (Mon–Fri 7am–7pm) | Website: rge.com/moving

Peace of Christ Parish

Peace of Christ Parish is a Roman Catholic parish in the Diocese of Rochester that is composed of three distinct churches (St. Ambrose Church, St. James Church, and St. John the Evangelist Church) and the St. John Neumann School.