Local Resources
This directory of Rochester resources will assist you in gathering valuable information about the area. Feel free to e-mail me any favorite websites I may have missed!
| Schools | |
| Brighton Central School District - | |
| Fairport Central School District - | |
| Gananda Central School District - | |
| Palmyra-Macedon Central School District - | |
| Penfield Central School District - | |
| Pittsford Central Schools - | |
| Rochester City School District - | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Mortgage | |
| 1st Priority Mortgage - RealtyUSA's in-house mortgage company, locally owned and operated. | |
| First Niagara Mortgage - | |
| First Rochester Mortgage - | |
| Flaherty Funding - | |
Mortgage 101 - Mortgage information, interest rates, mortgage calculators, quick-and-easy pre-qualification forms, and much more.
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| Area Information | |
| City of Rochester - | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Corn Hill - | |
| Finger Lakes Wine Country - | |
| High Falls Heritage Area - | |
| InfoRochester.com - Rochester web directory | |
| Lake Ontario, NY - | |
| Landmark Society of Western New York - | |
| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Monroe County Resident Portal - Useful links for people relocating to Monroe County | |
| New York's Finger Lakes - | |
| Park Avenue - | |
| Penfield, NY - | |
| Perinton Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Pittsford Chamber of Commerce - | |
| Roc Wiki - | |
| Rochester... Made For Living - Directory site from the Rochester Visitors Association | |
| The Erie Canal - | |
| Town of Macedon - | |
| Town of Palmyra - | |
| Town of Penfield - | |
| Town of Perinton - | |
| Town of Pittsford - | |
| Town of Walworth - | |
| Village of Fairport - | |
| Village of Macedon - | |
| Village of Pittsford - | |
| VisitRochester.com - | |
| Attractions | |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum - An educational living history museum with a Nineteenth Century Village | |
| George Eastman House - International Museum of Photography and Film, housed in a historic mansion. | |
| Letchworth State Park - A large state park with a dam, hiking trails, and beautiful waterfalls. | |
| Rochester Museum and Science Center - Includes information on the Strasenburgh Planetarium and Cumming Nature Center | |
| Sonnenberg Gardens - A Victorian mansion and gardens | |
| Strong National Museum of Play - An exciting, hands-on museum for kids! | |
| Susan B. Anthony House - Home of the famous women's rights activist. | |
| The Friends of Mount Hope Cemetery - Offers tours of this 197-acre Victorian Cemetery. | |
| Employment | |
| CareerBuilder.com - | |
| Monster.com - | |
| Rochester Works! - Employment resources for businesses and job seekers | |
| RochesterHelpWanted.com - Search through local jobs or post your resume | |
| University of Rochester Human Resources - Apply online for jobs with Rochester's largest employer. | |
| Festivals and Events | |
| Fairport Canal Days - Annual summer festival in the quaint village of Fairport, along the historic Erie Canal. | |
| Hill Cumorah Pageant - Annual theatrical event held in Palmyra every July by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. | |
| Hilton Apple Fest - Annual community event held each Autumn amidst the orchards of Hilton. Enjoy cider, doughnuts, and candy apples! | |
| International Jazz Festival - Week-long festival every June held in venues throughout the city. | |
| Irish Festival - Celebrates all things Irish! Food, dancing, and lots of entertainment. Held in early September. | |
| Lilac Festival - Held every May in Highland Park. Flowers, food, music, and more. | |
| Naples Grape Festival - Annual festival held every Autumn in Naples, in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. | |
| Palmyra Canal Town Days - Annual community festival held in September | |
| Waterfront Arts Festival - Juried festival held on the shores of Canandaigua Lake every summer. | |
| Higher Education | |
| Monroe Community College - | |
Nazareth College -
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| Roberts Wesleyan College - | |
| Rochester Institute of Technology - | |
| St. John Fisher College - | |
| SUNY Brockport - | |
| SUNY Geneseo - | |
| University of Rochester - | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Movies & Theatre | |
| Blackfriars Theatre - A mid-sized professional theatre in its 58th season. | |
| Downstairs Cabaret - Live, professional, not-for-profit theatre. | |
| Fandango - List of theaters and showtimes in the Greater Rochester area. | |
| Geva Theatre - Rochester's leading professional theatre. | |
| Little Theatre - Independent and foreign films | |
| News | |
| 10 NBC - Local NBC affiliate. | |
| R News - 24-hour cable news channel. | |
| Rochester Business Journal - Leading source of business news and information in Rochester | |
| Rochester Democrat and Chronicle - Top newspaper in the Greater Rochester area. | |
| RochesterHomepage.net - Homepage for News 8 Now, the local CBS station. | |
| Times of Wayne County - Live east of Rochester? This just might be your news. | |
| WOKR 13 - Local ABC affiliate. | |
| Relocation Links | |
| Fairport Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Greater Rochester Association of Realtors - | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
RealtyUSA Relocation Services - Helping you make your move a smooth transition
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| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Restaurants | |
| Aladdin's Natural Eatery - Two locations with fantastic Mediterranean food in a great atmosphere. | |
| Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Legendary food and great blues in an old train station. | |
| Fairport Village Coffee - Quaint local coffee house. Walking distance to village shops and the Erie Canal. | |
| Flaherty's - A pub with neighborhood atmosphere and great food and drinks. | |
| Hicks & McCarthy - Upscale restaurant in the heart of Pittsford Village. | |
| Java's - A cozy, eclectic coffee shop in the heart of Rochester's East End district. | |
| Nick Tahou's - A Rochester institution. Home of the famous "Garbage Plate". | |
| Pittsford Pub - Great atmosphere and fantastic pub food. | |
| Schoen Place Prime Rib & Grill - The best steak around! | |
| Spot Coffee - A trendy coffee shop housed in an old GM dealership. | |
| Starry Nites Cafe - Van Gogh themed European Bistro | |
| Timothy Patrick's - The most authentic Irish pub in Rochester! | |
| Tom Wahl's - No relation. Just a great local burger joint. | |
| Sports | |
| Rochester Americans (Amerks) - Hockey | |
| Rochester Knighthawks - Rochester's National Lacrosse League Team | |
| Rochester Red Wings - Baseball | |
| Rochester Rhinos - Men and women's soccer | |
| Tax Information | |
| First-time homeowners - | |
| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
