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Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Aug. 28, 2026, 9:30 a.m. ET The 2026 ESL Rochester Fringe will use more than 40 venues when it returns from Sept. 15-26 this year with over 700 shows.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The NYSDOT continues to make progress on the proposed Active Transportation Plan and will be hosting a series of public information meetings.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The New York State Department of Transportation is establishing long-term improvements to transportation and pedestrian infrastructure with the New York State Transportation Master Plan

The Strong Museum of Play exhibit at Rochester's airport now spans more than 1,000 square feet and features new digital games and displays.

Drivers should expect lane reductions, overnight traffic shifts and flagger-controlled traffic at multiple road projects through late September.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The NYSDOT continues to make progress on the proposed Active Transportation Plan and will be hosting a series of public information meetings, including a meeting Friday.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle The New York state Department of Transportation will be running overnight closures along Monroe Avenue in Brighton.

Rochester officials released the first annual ROC Vision Zero progress report, highlighting $33.4 million in street-safety funding, new traffic-calming efforts and plans to pursue a citywide 25 mph speed limit.

A new Transportation Security Administration pilot program allows approved visitors to access airport terminals without a boarding pass.

Officials say the roadway is open again after a chip seal treatment failed to adhere properly. The closure affected drivers and Byron-Bergen school transportation.