Mayor Robert J. Duffy today unveiled the City’s official request for Federal Economic Recovery funding, reflecting Rochester’s participation in the federal proposal to revive the economy by creating jobs through investments in the nation’s infrastructure and environmental sustainability.



“This request will rejuvenate the Rochester economy by creating meaningful jobs,” Mayor Duffy said. “It represents a down payment on our city’s future by accelerating the pace of some of our most… Continue

Old Rail Road Depot, Mount Upton New York



Afternoon 19th Warders, and supporters! After spending several days in Chenango County, one of the poorest counties in New York State, it is great to be back in Rochester.



I grew up in Chenango County in a little Hamlet called Mount Upton on the Unadilla River. I have not lived Mount Upton in 10 years. The last decade has not been kind to my hometown. I have seen the economy bottom out,… Continue

Good afternoon 19th Warders! I am headed over to Chili and Thurston Rd for the Holiday Street Clean Up @ 1pm. There is still time to come out and join us, and enjoy a brick December day in the 19th Ward! Bring a rake, shovel, plastic lawn and leaf bags, gloves and warm cloths!

I believe the HSBC parking lot will be open to park, if your driving.

Hope to see you there!
-Shawn

Today was a great day of community connection, and collaborating. Several groups of folks got together and did some trash pick up along Thurston Road and Genesee Street this afternoon.A HUGE thank you to Boulder Coffee Company for the surprise donation of coffee to warm us up! It's truly wonderful to have an amazing community minded business like Boulder in the Ward.



Plus watch for an article from the Democrat and Chronicle in… Continue

I have grown tired of the bright blue that was the old site colors. So if things seem a bit different, it's just me playing around with the colors.
-Shawn