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A Kodak invention from Rochester inspired the name of a Utah state park
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (277+ words) A snapshot of Rochester history is hiding in the Utah desert. More than 2,000 miles from the home of Eastman Kodak, a vivid landscape of sandstone spires, box canyons and desert cliffs carries a familiar name. The Utah destination near Bryce…...
Rochester Lilac Festival's historic bloom competes on USA Today's stage
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (300+ words) ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The 128th Lilac Festival is set to bloom at Highland Park in just 71 days, and this year it carries an extra dose of excitement. The festival is nominated for USA Today’s best flower festival, a recognition that has the community…...
How a Rochester inventor made photography simple for millions
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (1794+ words) Todd Gustavson, who since 1997 has been curator of the technology collection at the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York, remembers buying his first camera. The Jamestown, New York, native was 12. “I had a paper route,” he said. And with…...
Horace Greeley's 1871 trip to Rochester hit themes of self-determination and temperance
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (577+ words) When Horace Greeley came to Rochester to talk, local citizens showed up to gawk. The well-known editor and philosopher arrived in town on Sept. 16, 1871, as part of a lecture tour. He was originally scheduled to talk at Heaney’s Hall, but…...
How to celebrate Women’s History Month around Rochester
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (119+ words) This two-day celebration at the Rochester Museum and Science Center will feature several activities regarding women’s impact in U.S. history, including investigating suffrage post cards, creating... How to celebrate Women’s History Month around Rochester Each March, Women’s History Month spotlights…...
What Rochester looked like in the 1970s as America turns 250
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (111+ words) As America turns 250, look back at Rochester in the 1970s through nearly 200 rare photos capturing daily life, culture and landmarks. What Rochester looked like in the 1970s as America turns 250 As the nation marks America’s 250th anniversary, we’re rolling out a series of…...
How do places in Rochester get their names?
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (565+ words) Feb. 17—Dear Answer Man: How did Sunset Terrace Elementary School get its name? It sounds less like a place of learning and more like a swanky place for cocktails and dinner. I wonder where these names come from. — Curious Jeff....
New York, New Jersey rank in Top 20 safest states to live in: report
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (191+ words) Vermont, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire place highest in WalletHub’s 2025 "Safest States to Live In." New Jersey is 16th overall and New York lands 17th overall in the 50-state safety ranking. NEW YORK - New York and New Jersey can take a little comfort…...