Rochester in a nutshell
by Michael_D
Rochester is the 3rd largest city in New York State and has about 1.2 million people in the greater metropolitan area. But one thing it has is ALOT of parks...Genesee Valley Park, Powdermill Park, Mendon Ponds Park, Highland Park, Cobbs Hill Park, Seneca Park(zoo), Ellison Park, Ontario Beach Park, Durand Eastman Park, Maplewood Park, Irondequoit Bay Park, High Falls Park, Tryon Park, Brighton Town Park, Genesee Crossroads Park, Manhatten Square Park...I remember lots and lots of parks.
overlooking the city
by davecallahan
this camera is situated on top of the Hyatt Hotel right in the center of Rochester. You can get a nice view west down the Genesee River or east up Main Street.
http://weatherbug.excite.com/LiveCameras/Excite/LiveCameras.aspx?zcode=z4639&camera_group=1&animate=1&enlarge=1&camera_id=RCHHR&lid=CENANT
the camera operates 24 hours a day and is randomly pointed in various compass directions depending on wind, weather and sun.
Annual Rochester River Challenge
by davecallahan
Non-professional oarsmen and teams come to Rochester every year to challenge each other and the river. August is the usual time of year for the event and it lasts one day officially, although you will certainly see teams on the water practicing for several days before start time.
Canoes, outriggers, kayaks, and any other human powered boat that passes safety inspections can be entered in the races. The events are for the benefit of disabled Americans and the event handlers provide means for those disabled persons to participate to the best of their abilities.
There will be bands along the river bank (South Wedge Landing) to pay honor to Iraq veterans at this years regatta. Local politicians and event sponsors will be in the Mt. Hope bandstand area for presentations and speeches. Entertainment (singers and dancers) will keep the crowds spirits high. Loud cheering is encouraged for all events.
Come on down and lend a couple of lungs to the shouts of the crowds.
See the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper about the last week in July to get the dates and times for this years agenda.
Clarissa Street reunion
by davecallahan
Clarissa Street is part of the Corn Hill area in the Third Ward of Rochester; it is named after the daughter of an early area investor John Greig.
The 3rd Saturday in August is an area celebration from dusk to dawn. Former residents, current residents and visitors are all welcome to participate in the free event. (Cash and food-stuff donations are greatly accepted to help support the Food Link charity).
The theme is African American with several bands playing simultaneously on stages along the side streets. Arts and craft tents are set up and food/drink vendors have stands or portable carts to sell their wares. There is a parade from Glascow Street to Troup Street and anyone is welcome to come in ethnic costume and join in.
Kids can do sidewalk chalking or have their face painted with temporary tatoos or join in the childrens' play that is setup in one of the store fronts.
Come and join the festivities. Listen to the jazz and blues and drum beats while you chew on some ribs
Lacrosse in Rochester
by davecallahan
Rochester has two lacrosse teams. Rochester Knighthawks is an indoor team; Rochester Rattlers is an outdoor team.
The Knighthawks play in the Blue Cross Arena inside the War Memorial building. The team is part of the National Lacrosse League which plays from December until May.
Their website is: http://www.knighthawks.net/.
The Rattlers play home games at PAETEC Park from June to September. The team is a member of Major League Lacrosse.
Their website is: http://www.rochesterrattlers.com/.
Tickets can be purchased for either event at http://www.ticketmaster.com
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the venue (normally used as a parking lot)
some of the many Rochester communities
from one of their ads
View Along the Lake
