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RIT Rochester Green Ride

This looks like a great event, that is taking place, just across the river along the Green Way. Saturday October 24th 10am or 11am.
For more information: http://www.rit.edu/academicaffairs/gwteachin/350/

Added by Shawn on October 9, 2009 at 7:13pm — No Comments

Thurston-Ravenwood Cookout Photos

Here is a link to the photos of the Thurston-Ravenwood Park coookout from Tuesday Oct. 6th, 2009. Taken by the 19th Ward resident photographer, John Boutet! They are beautiful John and I am so glad that you are there for many, if not all the happenings around the ward. Knowing and documenting our history is important.

-Shawn

http://www.kodakgallery.com/ShareLanding.action?c=rdujkr7.1bufqzr3&x=1&y=-6lovae&localeid=en_US

Also here are some photos taken by… Continue

Added by Shawn on October 8, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

19th Ward Community Association President's Message

This is a re-post from the 19th Ward Community Associations website.

President's Message October 2009

Greetings 19th Warders!

A lot has happened since the last time we spoke, and as you know I like to get straight to the point and let you know how I feel on the issues.

First, I want to congratulate our very own Dana… Continue

Added by Shawn on September 28, 2009 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Fire at 144 Penhurst St

Anthony woke me up at 1:30am last night, as the fire turcks were screaming down the street, headed toward a fire about 10 or 12 houses away from ours. I didn't see the fire, but Anthony said he saw flames shooting out of the roof when he went to see what was going on.

The fire was at 144 Penhurst street, and from reports, it was caused by… Continue

Added by Shawn on September 25, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Know your Famer, Know your food.

Another great website. This time from the USDA The web title pretty much explains it all. "Know your Farmer, Know your food"

Added by Shawn on September 24, 2009 at 7:51pm — No Comments

A great new website for small businesses.

New York State has a new website, that makes it much easier to find help and information, for those looking to start a small business, or currently own one.
www.nylovessmallbiz.com

Added by Shawn on September 24, 2009 at 7:36pm — No Comments

Kuumba Green Arts Marketplace

Kuumba Green Arts Marketplace

Celebrates youth artists: Shop Green!

34 Elton Street off Atlantic/University

September 26th 2009

12 -5pm

Kuumba Consultants with a grant from Rochester Works has been teaching youth 18 -24 in an 8 week job experience program to paint old furniture, create home fashions from recycled material. The students have also written poetry and created a spoken word CD and book based on the healthy living. Kuumba Green Arts students also… Continue

Added by Shawn on September 19, 2009 at 3:55pm — No Comments

Yes, Virginia, there are beautiful homes forsale in the 19th Ward

A 19th Ward Home For Sale - Post Card Perfect

This morning while checking my email I came across this house listed on forsale from a Trulia.com. I do not know who owns it, and I am not trying to help them sell it. But I was struck by the picture perfect… Continue

Added by Shawn on September 17, 2009 at 8:30am — 1 Comment

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Some good news for the 19th Ward, and great work by the RPD. A routine traffic stop yesterday, leads to police finding 20 sandwich bags of cocaine.

Story at YNN

Added by Shawn on September 12, 2009 at 2:44pm — No Comments

UR Students Volunteer on “Wilson Day” in the 19th Ward

Today was "Wilson Day" at the U of R. 13WHAM did a story that featured students that volunteered in the 19th Ward. Read Story Great to be mentioned for something other than crime!

More about Wilson Day from the UR Website.

Added by Shawn on August 31, 2009 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

Health Care on the Back of a Napkin Series

This is a very interesting way to understand the Health Care debate (or insurance reform)

Healthcare Napkins All

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Added by Shawn on August 28, 2009 at 9:10pm — No Comments

Business Week Ranks Rochester 3rd Cheaper Homeownership Market

With an annual cost of $9,523 to own, vs the annual cost of $8,448 to rent. It is almost cheaper to buy then rent in Rochester.

Story from Business Week

Added by Shawn on August 28, 2009 at 8:43pm — No Comments

And Now For Somethng Fun!

Every year the City Newspaper holds it's "Best of Rochester" contest. Residents are asked to submit suggestions as to what they think are Rochesters best assets in at least 40 catagories. From restaurants, shops, and services.

You can voting for the primary ballot now through Friday, October 2, but only online. CLICK HERE and then… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 28, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Crash and Grab on Chili Ave

From YNN, I just read that someone stole a truck and crashed it into a convenience store on Plymouth Ave early this morning. Then later crashed it into a Store on Chili Ave and stole some items. Later they abandoned the truck on Magnolia St.

Some pretty violent and bold moves I would say. Does it mean that they feel like they know they can get away with such acts in our neighborhoods?…

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Added by Shawn on August 28, 2009 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Fire at Plymouth Avenue Apartment High Rise

Fire deptment battle fire at Plymouth Garden Apartments on South Plymounth Ave, near Brooks Landing. No injuries were reported.

Story from WHAM13

Story from D&C

S. Plymouth Ave. fire… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 27, 2009 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Man Shot in Robbery Attempt on Chili Ave

Man was shot around 1:30 am after three men approached him demanding money.

Story at YNN

Story on 13WHAM…

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Added by Shawn on August 27, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Community Meeting to Discuss Public Safety on Thurston This Wednesday!

Members of the 19th Ward community are invited to a special meeting to discuss open-air drug markets and public safety issues on Thurston Road this Wednesday, August 26th at 7PM at the Rochester Presbyterian Home at 256 Thurston Road. The meeting has been called by Rochester South District Councilmember Adam McFadden, the Chair of City Council's Public Safety Committee. Please come to discuss issues ranging from open-air drug markets and drug houses in the area to reducing the risk of… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 24, 2009 at 9:17pm — No Comments

Obama On Health Care Reform

I know that this is not directly related to the 19th Ward. But I feel strongly about the health care debate, and that reform is greatly needed. I do not have health insurance, and can not afford it. So to those who think the system does not need to be fixed. I beg to differ. We need to stop trying to scare each other for political purposes, and do what is right for the nation as a whole. Let have a true debate, that we can be proud of. Debate, compromise and… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 23, 2009 at 9:00pm — 5 Comments

Classes start September 2nd For Rochester City School District Students

A reminder to parents of children in the Rochester City School District: Classes resume before the Labor Day holiday this year.

The first day back for students is Wednesday, September 2.

Start times for the district's elementary schools will be staggered this year. Tier one will begin at 7:50 a.m. and end at 2:10 p.m. with a Wednesday early dismissal of 1:25 p.m.

Tier two will start later at 9:15 a.m. and end at 3:35 p.m. with a Wednesday early dismissal of 2:50… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 22, 2009 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments

U of R Freshman Move In Day Monday 8/24

WHO: The University of Rochester's incoming freshmen class along with their parents move carloads of belongings into their new homes at the Eastman School of Music and on the River Campus on Monday and Tuesday.

TIME, DATE, PLACE: 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 24 at the Eastman School (100 Gibbs Street) and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Susan B. Anthony Residence Hall (off of Library Road) on the River Campus, followed by the College Celebration at 5 p.m.

WHAT:… Continue

Added by Shawn on August 21, 2009 at 8:19pm — 3 Comments